No thanks. I’m all set.
Creating systems and processes to manage and simplify tasks can sometimes feel so daunting to implement that many times students...
Be a photo-journalist!
Used February 20, 2024 Whether it’s school vacation where you are, or vacation is coming soon, here’s a fun way...
It’s all about the love
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, let’s talk about the things we love. Our kids hear enough about the things they’re not...
Failure *is* an option. Just ask MJ, J.K., and Walt
No one likes to fail. Failure brings with it an array of emotions that can leave us feeling less than...
When agendas clash (yours and your child’s)
Homework time can often turn into a battle of wits that leads to frustration and frayed nerves. Your agenda clashes...
When the student becomes the teacher
When it comes to truly understanding and synthesizing information, being able to teach it to someone else is a great...
Executive function and the GOAT
Love them or hate them, under the guidance of Head Coach Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots achieved unprecedented success...
Pomodoro isn’t just for pasta!
The Pomodoro Technique, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Francesco Cirillo used to manage his academic work at university, is...
Moving on from carrots and sticks
Even with the best of intentions to kick off 2024 with renewed energy and commitment, it's a difficult time of...
Ted Lasso, Peleton, Die Hard, and the 1980’s
This week we’re sharing a few Tips from 2023 that we hope can help frame the new year for you...
The tortoise wins again!
It seems counterintuitive to most students, but rushing through work just to get it done often creates more work and...
Double down on doubling up!
If you’ve ever wondered how your child can spend hours on homework but get very little done, you’re not alone....