Honoring Dr. MLK: Keep the conversation going

To honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., let's keep the conversation going and the momentum moving forward.    “There comes a...

Student Motivation: Reframing our Thinking

It's a difficult time of year for students to conjure motivation. They’re just back to school after a long break...

In search of the best planner on the market

If your child hasn’t been using their school planner effectively this year, the fresh-start of the new year makes this...

Hope

With the promise of hope and renewal on the horizon, we wish you a healthy, happy, and fulfilling 2021.  (Photo...

A picture paints a thousand words

Use visuals to increase engagement and foster a deeper understanding. Whether it’s for supporting a daily routine for your elementary...

Relying on memory is risky business

Encourage your student not to hold in their mind what paper or an electronic device can hold for them. With...

Watering the leaves misses the point

If your plant is wilting and losing leaves, how do you help it? It doesn’t require a green-thumb to know...

TIME MANAGEMENT VS. THE INTERNET RABBIT HOLE

For many students, the internet, in all its vastness, is an enticing, never-ending rabbit hole that’s difficult to avoid, and...

Celebrating 10 Years: Thank You for Being Part of Our Village

On November 11, Engaging Minds celebrated the 10th anniversary of our first executive function coaching session. As it is said,...

Share Important Insights With Your Child’s Teacher

Parent-teacher conferences are on the horizon. Here are two quick tips to help get the most out of your time...

Restate the Directions in Your Own Words

A great way to ensure your child understands what they’re being tasked to do with an assignment (especially those with...

When Homework is Complete

What’s more frustrating for your child than having done their homework but not getting credit for it? A simple rule...