The tough get going
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going." When things get tough (or are more difficult than we originally...
Accountability
Parents quickly learn with toddlers and gradeschoolers that children want adults to set boundaries and hold them to expectations. When...
It’s a marathon, not a sprint
“It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” As we head into the homestretch of the school year, it’s going to feel...
Managing your busy schedule
Soccer (for school and a travel team). Piano lessons. Tap, ballet, and hip-hop dance. Homework. Is your child overscheduled? If...
Intelligence and executive function
If your child is struggling with executive function, it’s important she know that intelligence and executive function skills are only...
Skills for the 21st century
“If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” - John Dewey In today’s world,...
Make new strategies stick
Many students struggle to apply academic strategies and approaches they learn in school (or with a tutor) at home. To...
Listen carefully and ask the right questions
No student wants to feel overwhelmed or like school is a constant burden. If your child feels this way, it’s...
Eliminate forgetfulness!
“Don’t hold in mind what paper or a device can hold for you.” Write out the steps for solving math...
Writing troubles? Try this.
When faced with a writing assignment, many students have a hard time getting started, coming up with ideas, and getting...
Presidential Wisdom on President’s Day
In honor of President’s Day: “Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in...
EF lessons from the Super Bowl
Sporting events can sometimes provide a perfect backdrop for teaching and learning valuable lessons - for school and for life....