Get your child’s perspective
Ask the questions and listen to the answers. If you see your child struggling, it is sometimes all too easy...
Ask your child what to expect at your parent-teacher conference
Before you go in for a regularly scheduled parent-teacher conference (or even for a special meeting), ask your child what...
Executive Function and Halloween
Boo! Don’t be scared by all the sugary treats your child is bringing home after Trick-or-Treating – encourage him to...
Explain the “why” of a given task
Explain the “why” of a given task to your child. Often a child with executive function challenges can’t organically comprehend...
A fun fall activity to boost organization skills
With the leaves starting to change, have your child do a classifying and sorting activity. She can gather different shapes,...
Make a sandwich and strengthen executive function skills
Students with Executive Function difficulties often have trouble with sequencing. To help your child strengthen his skills in this area,...
Celebrate success!
Celebrate success! Everyone likes to be recognized for his superior work, and kids are no exception. While you might think...
Checklists are your friends!
Checklists are your friends! Help your child create checklists for what he has to do before he leaves for school...
Parents: be involved as best you can
Want to be more involved in your child’s school life but can’t commit to being in his classroom to help...
Use teachers’ web pages to your advantage!
Do your child’s teachers have web pages? If so, make checking them a regular part of both your routine and...
Open lines of communication with your child
Use the car ride from home to school and back (or to and from Engaging Minds) to catch up with...
Have a place for everything and everything in its place
Start the new school year with sound organizational habits. Have a place for everything and everything in its place. When...