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...
July 4: Time for relaxation, exploration, and rejuventation!
More and more often, students’ summer vacations are just as busy as their academic year. Their weeks are packed with...
Practice executive function skills via summer planning
This week, many students are finishing another year of school and looking ahead to their summer plans. With excitement in...
The benefits of “books on tape”
For some students, reading text on a page is effortful and time-consuming. Going back and forth between the book and...
To regain “control”, generate a list
At the end of the school year, it can sometimes feel like there are a gazillion and one things to...
“Quiz yourself” techniques for studying
Quizzing your child in advance of a formal exam is one of the best ways to help him determine his...
As June approaches, reflect on progress, goals and effort
With warmer weather and the end of school year in sight, many students are relaxing their study habits and easing...
Create a “Knowledge List” on an exam
Create a “Knowledge List” at the beginning of an exam to aid working memory and boost confidence. As soon as...
Reduce stress by starting early
No student wants to spend hours and hours pouring over textbooks at the eleventh hour before their final exams. But...
A different approach to reading/response assignments
Countless assignments in school ask children to read a passage and then answer related questions. And most students do exactly...