Shifting mindset back into school mode
While much of the country is already back to school, for most students in the northeast these are the last...
Create structure by previewing schedules
Your child’s schedule is, undoubtedly, going to be significantly different than last year’s, so take some time to review it...
For better results and less frustration
For students who have difficulty following multi-step directions, a list of directions may sound like a complete blur and jumble...
Hope is a powerful motivator but is it enough?
Every athlete entered the Tokyo Olympics brimming with hope and promise. Yet, as Olympic athletes know, hope is a great...
While the world was watching
Self-advocacy, noun The action of representing oneself or one's views or interests. When Simone Biles withdrew from competition in the...
Anxiety on both sides of the fear of failure/success equation
There are many reasons why students “don’t.” Among the myriad rationales: it’s too hard, too overwhelming, or they don’t know...
The “Yes Day” Roadmap
In the 2021 Netflix movie Yes Day, the kids get to plan a whirlwind day of fun and adventure for...
Rainy day? No problem!
Rainy summer day? Great! Round up the kids and the board games and make it a game day! There are...
“Life moves pretty fast.” – Ferris Bueller
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” -...
Muscle memory: Also for academics
We typically associate “muscle memory” with activities that call on consistent, repetitive motion like a golf swing, baseball or softball...
Turning reluctant readers into happy readers!
Is your child a reluctant reader? Summer is a great time to engage your child with reading that captivates, inspires,...
When it’s time to change, you’ve got to rearrange…
Transitions are difficult for many students, and this time of year triggers a shift in routine and activities. Many students...