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...
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...