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....

Keeping Your Student on Track: Tips and Tricks for When They Miss School

By Emma Michiels, Instructor It’s officially flu season, which means that at some point your child will likely be absent...

Be a step ahead

Even on days with light or no homework, proactive students understand that there's always something they can do to set...

How to create habits that stick

By Kaitlin White, Instructor Here’s a million dollar question: How do we build and maintain good habits (while letting go...

To the Tick Tock You Don’t (Can’t) Stop!

TikTok and YouTube shorts have become an online retreat for many teens, tweens, and grade schoolers seeking to relax and...

No screens, no problem!

Long weekends and holidays present a great time to practice executive function skills in a fun, meaningful way, apart from...

Gamification to increase student engagement

By Jess Holman, Instructor Does your child spend hours in front of a gaming console? While this situation may make...

Kids are BUSY!

Students today are busy! Figuring out how to fit everything in is a real challenge. Creating an after-school schedule can...

Embracing Imperfection: Growth Mindset and Executive Function Skills are Key to  Managing Perfectionism

By Emma Michiels, Instructor In the pursuit of academic excellence, many students find themselves grappling with the pressures of perfectionism....

Lean into resilience

In a recent blog post, best-selling author Seth Godin wrote of expectations:       When we raise our expectations for a student,...