Flag football and flexibility
Flexibility is an executive function skill that we’re asked to practice in countless ways in our daily lives. For example,...
Don’t panic! We have a strategy!
Test-taking is stressful for many students. And nothing is worse than when your mind goes blank during a test. No...
Tell me why
When a subject in school is too hard, feels overwhelming, or doesn’t seem relevant, many students are resistant to engage...
Accountability is the secret
A key component to developing a new habit successfully rests in our ability to hold ourselves accountable to it. And...
A key to staying organized
Creating an organization system for school materials that makes sense to your child is an important step to creating order...
Who said ‘Can’t?’ Try trying.
“This is impossible.” “I can’t do it.” Sometimes schoolwork can feel impossible and students believe they just can’t do it....
2022’s Top 5 and New Year’s favorites
The new year is a natural time to take stock and reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed....
The World Cup and Ted Lasso: Believe
Individual talent. Teamwork. Strategy and planning. All were on display at this year’s World Cup. If you happened to catch...
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...