The Post-it note “parking lot” strategy
If your child is impulsive and/or has a million things going on in his mind at once (and has a...
The “two-column” approach to note-taking
Note-taking is often challenging for students who struggle with executive function. One of the best ways for students to overcome...
Be a partner and guide rather than tell
One of the first steps toward helping your child become a more successful student is by being a partner in...
When homework is *truly* finished
When your child tells you he’s done with his homework for the evening, remind him that his homework isn’t truly...
Create new habits through practice
Practice may not always make perfect, but it certainly makes better! The key to success in any skill-building process really...
Creating a study-friendly environment
Research has shown that creating a study-friendly environment free from distractions is the best way to help students focus and...
One size does not fit all
Each of your children is different. They each have different strengths and weaknesses, and it’s likely their interests vary as...
Homework tips for parents
Check out this excellent resource from the U.S. Department of Education: Homework Tips for Parents. It offers a great way...
“Stay-cation” learning can be fun!
Is your family enjoying a "stay-cation" this week? Great! You don't need to travel very far to give your child...
Model the behaviors you want to encourage in your child
Model the behaviors you want to encourage in your child. If your child is tasked with reading for 20 minutes...
Encourage active reading strategies
No matter how engaging the material, everyone "spaces out" sometimes while reading. But if your child is trying to read...
Executive function resources
The Engaging Minds website is good for more than just reading the EMChatTM write-up of your child’s weekly session or...