Was the book or movie better?
One of the best ways to keep thinking skills sharp over the summer is to explore a story from two...
Turn screen time into storytelling
Whether you're off on an adventure or enjoying a staycation, invite your child to become the family photojournalist. Each day...
Your child’s EF skills need practice. (Maybe yours, too?)
One of the most effective ways to build executive function skills is to put them into practice. Here’s a rainy...
Lights, Camera, Executive Function!
This summer, turn your child’s interests into impact with a fun, real-world challenge: Have them create a short how-to video on...
Bueller? Bueller?
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” –...
It’s YOU time, Mom and Dad!
You’ve spent the year driving hither and yon to every extracurricular activity under the sun, keeping the kids on track...
Transitions afoot!
Summer is a season full of transitions. School routines give way to new rhythms, whether it’s camp, travel, or more...
Lazy Bones
There’s a laundry service for Syracuse University students called Lazy Bones. At first glance, the name might raise an eyebrow....
Back to the Future!
You may receive an eye roll for this one, but hear us out. Before summer break begins, invite your child...
More Z’s, more resilience
Sleep is the ultimate academic power tool, and too many kids are running on empty. After Memorial Day, we’re...
Up next: Summer!
The quieter weeks of July and August provide a golden opportunity to build executive function skills without the pressure of...
Courage is not always a roar
We’re feeling reflective today. Spring is a busy and often overwhelming time of year for students and families. It brings...