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...
Use a family calendar to model planning and time management
Post a family calendar in a well-trafficked location in your home and model for your child how to use it...
Reward effort, not just achievement
Reward effort, not just achievement. If you have seen your child put her all into a given assignment, praise her...
Learning how to self-advocate
The ability to self-advocate is an important skill for students of all ages. Help your child identify those times when...