No screens, no problem!
Long weekends and holidays present a great time to practice executive function skills in a fun, meaningful way, apart from...
Kids are BUSY!
Students today are busy! Figuring out how to fit everything in is a real challenge. Creating an after-school schedule can...
Lean into resilience
In a recent blog post, best-selling author Seth Godin wrote of expectations: When we raise our expectations for a student,...
5 minutes? 2 hours? You have no idea!
“It’s only going to take me 5 minutes.” And 30 minutes later, frustration sets in because it’s taking longer than...
Executive function “parking” tips
Whether it’s the call of their smartphone, Tik Tok, video games, or even the presence of siblings, it’s hard for...
There are lots of ways to make par
On a golf scorecard, the score does not reflect style and how the golfer achieved their score; the score reflects...
Be a goldfish
Setbacks are part of the learning process. Remind your child that one small setback shouldn't derail the whole day, week,...
The intersection of ADHD and executive function
October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often coincides with challenges in executive function. Executive function...
Peer to Peer
A peer partner can be a productive way for students to keep each other motivated and on task. School is...
Curb the late nights
For many students, homework is the biggest impediment to getting to sleep at a reasonable hour. Whether it’s procrastination, poor...
Choose it and use it
Color coded folders. 1-inch binders for each class. A 3-inch binder with dividers. A separate homework folder. Accordion folders. A...
Set homework expectations early
Set homework expectations early before your child gets into a routine that will be hard to shift. It’s far easier...