Blog Posts

August 30, 2021

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...

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August 23, 2021

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...

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August 16, 2021

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...

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August 9, 2021

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...

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August 2, 2021

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...

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July 26, 2021

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...

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July 19, 2021

The “Yes Day” Roadmap

In the 2021 Netflix movie Yes Day, the kids get to plan a whirlwind day of fun and adventure for...

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July 12, 2021

Rainy day? No problem!

Rainy summer day? Great! Round up the kids and the board games and make it a game day! There are...

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July 5, 2021

“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.” -...

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June 28, 2021

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...

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June 21, 2021

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,...

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June 14, 2021

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...

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