Slow down, you move too fast
If your child rushes through assignments, it’s likely that oftentimes they’re not meeting all the requirements. To slow them down...
Speed vs. Process
Many students feel pressure to move quickly through a test and, thus, forgo employing the key strategies they’ve been learning...
Beware: Don’t Compare
Most runners and swimmers aren’t chasing an Olympic or world record. Most are competing against themselves to achieve their personal...
Entering extra-long-weekend mode
It’s Tuesday of Thanksgiving week and it’s fair to say that many students, and many adults, are already in extra-long-weekend...
Doing for vs. doing with
Coaches often remind their players that there’s no “I” in “team.” Similarly, at home you’ve got to be your child’s...
Small wins count
Life moves pretty fast and we’ve become accustomed to, and often expect, a quick fix. While it’s reasonable to expect...
Anything but homework!
When they’d rather be doing so many other fun things, getting started on homework is a real challenge for many...
Maximize the opportunity
Parent-teacher conferences are on the horizon. Here are a few tips to help get the most out of your time...
Beyond the Tip of the Week
Let’s learn more together! If you’re a reader of our weekly Tips, it’s likely you’re seeking to expand your knowledge...
We’re all wired differently
When working with our children on strengthening their executive function skills, often our natural instinct is to fall back on...
Game ON!
The start-of-school honeymoon is over and your child’s workload and demands on their time are increasing. If your child begins...
How’s it going?
Early October is a good time to do a quick check-in with your child to assess how their systems are...