Executive function and the GOAT
Love them or hate them, under the guidance of Head Coach Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots achieved unprecedented success...
Pomodoro isn’t just for pasta!
The Pomodoro Technique, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Francesco Cirillo used to manage his academic work at university, is...
Moving on from carrots and sticks
Even with the best of intentions to kick off 2024 with renewed energy and commitment, it's a difficult time of...
Ted Lasso, Peleton, Die Hard, and the 1980’s
This week we’re sharing a few Tips from 2023 that we hope can help frame the new year for you...
The tortoise wins again!
It seems counterintuitive to most students, but rushing through work just to get it done often creates more work and...
Double down on doubling up!
If you’ve ever wondered how your child can spend hours on homework but get very little done, you’re not alone....
Be a step ahead
Even on days with light or no homework, proactive students understand that there's always something they can do to set...
To the Tick Tock You Don’t (Can’t) Stop!
TikTok and YouTube shorts have become an online retreat for many teens, tweens, and grade schoolers seeking to relax and...
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...