Finish the year on a positive note
With the arrival of June, students are beginning to get antsy to get outside and dive into summer. However, there's...
Preparing for final exams
With final exams and end-of-year assessments fast approaching, there's no time like the present to begin preparing (before the pressures...
Handing in assignments on time
An assignment isn't truly finished until it's handed in. With final papers and projects due soon, help your child cover...
Set specific, measurable goals
When you are working with your child on completing a task, set very specific, measurable goals that focus on skill...
Stress management techniques!
Many students experience a great deal of anxiety around test taking, be it annual standardized testing, final exams or even...
Tools for footnotes
Remember what a hassle it was to create bibliographies or insert footnotes into research papers? Well, that is pretty much...
Catch errors by reading aloud
One of the best ways for your child to edit her papers is by reading them aloud. When she has...
Exercise boosts brainpower!
Exercise boosts brainpower! If your child doesn’t seem to be able to focus on her work or is really struggling...
Enrich classroom learning while on vacation
School vacations (for many, next week!) are a great opportunity to enrich your child’s classroom learning. You don't need to...
A tax-related tip
As a good math exercise, have your child prepare your taxes for you. Just kidding — April Fools! Here’s a...
For best results, build in a break!
Know when to give your child a break. Children with executive function challenges often have to apply a great deal...
How to use everyday activities to strengthen EF skills
Use everyday activities to enhance your child’s learning and strengthen his executive function skills. Cooking and baking are wonderful, real-world...