Tips for reading a textbook
For many students, reading a textbook is an arduous, overwhelming task. It doesn't have to be! Follow these four simple pre-reading steps...
Challenges are teachable moments
In the spring, we posted a blog discussing fixed and growth mindsets in students. One way to spot a “fixed...
Word associations to aid memorization
To make rote memorization more accessible, encourage your child to use word associations while studying. Your child can connect new...
Failure is an opportunity to grow
Our current generation of children, increasingly, fears failure. So it’s ever more important to teach your children what failure really...
Set electronic reminders
In today's technological world, students rely on their devices for more and more daily tasks. So, why not use technology...
Lessons of Labor Day: Self-Advocacy
Labor Day provides an opportunity to teach your child about the importance of advocating for herself, her friends, and her...
A simple way to organize homework
Some students struggle to remember what to bring to and from school, and what to complete as their homework each...
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...