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...
Step by step
Following a process simplifies things for students. Trying to complete a task without a process can feel confusing and overwhelming....
We’re moving!
For the last 10 years, we’ve posted a weekly Tip on Monday mornings. Starting next week, we’re moving the Tip...
Three empowering letters
Sometimes one word can change a child’s entire outlook. When your child feels stuck and expresses that they can’t do...
It takes a village…
Parents, teachers, coaches, guidance counselors, tutors, and many others make up the community that supports your child. Don’t be shy...
Preview your child’s new schedule together
Your child’s schedule is likely going to be different from what it was last year, so take some time to...
Back to school prep is great executive function practice
Sales on school supplies are beginning to crop up all over. Preparing for back to school is an excellent opportunity...
It’s mid August and time to make a plan
With the school year inching closer, it’s time to make sure your child has a plan to finish up their...
Identify specific actions to create change
Every student (and parent) heads back into the new school year with renewed optimism. Summer tends to blur the memories...
Graphic novels get a bad rap
Graphic novels sometimes get a bad rap. Some people don’t view them as real literature, and detractors worry that their students...