With gratitude to all who have served

On Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank those who have served. Our veterans have shown courage, discipline, and...

I’m gonna make this place your home

If you’ve ever watched your child wander through the house asking, “Where’s my Chromebook?” or “Has anyone seen my backpack?”,...

Flexibility in colder weather

As after-school schedules shift into winter, schoolwork ramps up, and daylight fades, routines that worked in September and October may...

Self-Advocacy and the importance in Executive Function Coaching

By Sarah Gossman, Engaging Minds Instructor Self-advocacy is the ability to effectively communicate what your needs are to others. It...

It’s in the way that you use it

A checklist may look simple, but when used with intention, it can completely change how a student approaches their day....

All in the family

When parents and students both use executive function strategies, something powerful happens: home feels calmer, routines run smoother, and everyone’s...

With a strong foundation the sky’s the limit

At Back-to-School Night last week, an engineering challenge asked parents to build a structure from paper, masking tape, and a...

The wheels on the bus

The honeymoon period at the start of the new school year is coming to a close. You may notice the...

Good morning, starshine

As the school year ramps up, sleep often gets squeezed out. A calm bedtime routine sets students up for a...

It’s Not Too Early: Underclassmen who leverage EF skills get a leg up in the college admissions process

By Angela Kim, Engaging Minds Instructor, College Coach LA, CA In today’s competitive college admissions landscape, underclassmen (9th and 10th...

Clear the clutter, clear the mind

By the end of the week, backpacks and binders can look like a paper tornado passed through. A weekly Sunday...

The Sunday night blues

Sunday nights can feel heavy. The weekend is ending and Monday looms. One way to help shift Sunday night from...