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August 29, 2023

The strategy that made all the difference

This summer we reconnected with a parent who had attended one of our free parent workshops in 2019. There, she...

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August 22, 2023

Hope is not a strategy

Hope springs eternal this time of year. Students are returning to school with new school supplies, a clean slate, and...

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August 15, 2023

School supplies to support executive function skills

Whether you’re shopping on Amazon or heading into a Staples, there are endless options of school supplies from which to...

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August 8, 2023

Same great content in a new look!

Welcome to Engaging Minds’ new-look Tip of the Week! Today we’re debuting a new design for our weekly Tip. This...

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August 7, 2023

School Supplies to Enhance Executive Function Skills

By Jess Holman, Instructor Sticky notes. Folders. A kitchen timer. You likely have basic supplies like these lying around the...

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August 1, 2023

World Cup: Build it out from the back

The US Women’s Soccer Team is aiming for its third World Cup in a row this summer. It’s an incredible...

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July 25, 2023

Reframe *your* thinking

This summer, practice flipping the script and giving up a measure of control. It may be a game-changer in your...

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July 18, 2023

Rain Rain Go Away?

It’s been a rainy summer in the northeast. While we can’t control the weather, we can choose how we want...

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July 11, 2023

Summer (reading) Breeze

If getting your child started on summer reading assignments feels like an uphill climb in your household, you are not...

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July 11, 2023

Summer Reading Strategies to Make Required Reading a Breeze

By Emma Michiels, Instructor Summer reading assignments can sometimes feel like an intimidating task, however with the right approach and...

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July 4, 2023

“Life moves pretty fast…”

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -...

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June 27, 2023

MOMENTUM AND MOTIVATION FOR SUMMER READING

Sometimes it’s challenging to motivate students to read! Yet, there’s a lot to be gained by having your child read...

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