Failure is an opportunity to grow
Our current generation of children, increasingly, fears failure. So it’s ever more important to teach your children what failure really...
Set electronic reminders
In today's technological world, students rely on their devices for more and more daily tasks. So, why not use technology...
Lessons of Labor Day: Self-Advocacy
Labor Day provides an opportunity to teach your child about the importance of advocating for herself, her friends, and her...
A simple way to organize homework
Some students struggle to remember what to bring to and from school, and what to complete as their homework each...
Shifting your child’s mindset back into school mode
For most students, this is the last week of summer vacation. It’s certainly important to let your child soak it...
Make a “preview” visit to a new school
Starting the year in a new school can be overwhelming, especially for a student who doesn’t embrace change easily. A...
Establish routines
When your child thinks “summer,” she probably does not think “routine.” However, summer can be an excellent time to establish...
School supplies and executive function
Ready or not, ads for school supplies are beginning to flood our mailboxes. Yes, it feels early, but the timing...
Make summer writing fun by incorporating technology
Make summer writing fun by incorporating technology. If you’re traveling for vacation, urge your child to chronicle your family’s adventures...
Summer reading blues? Task initiation strategies to help!
If getting summer reading and assignments done feels like pulling teeth in your household, you are not alone. For many...
Summer is a great time to explore
Use this summer to explore new ideas or to take on projects that wouldn’t normally fit into your child’s busy...
World Cup soccer and executive function
Last night’s Women’s World Cup victory for the United States was inspirational. These talented women set a goal many months...