Goal Setting Strategies Through an Executive Function Lens
By Emma Michiels, Instructor As we usher in a new year, it's an opportune time for students to reflect on...
DAN LEVINE MBA’02, FOUNDER OF ENGAGING MINDS, AN EXECUTIVE FUNCTION COACHING ORGANIZATION
Executive function and the GOAT
Love them or hate them, under the guidance of Head Coach Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots achieved unprecedented success...
Pomodoro isn’t just for pasta!
The Pomodoro Technique, named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer Francesco Cirillo used to manage his academic work at university, is...
Time can be on your side: Gaining comfort and competence when time is a factor
By Rachel Marcus, Learning Specialist Completing timed tasks can feel daunting for many students, especially for students who struggle with...
Moving on from carrots and sticks
Even with the best of intentions to kick off 2024 with renewed energy and commitment, it's a difficult time of...
From overwhelmed to organized
By Jess Holman, Instructor Many students are focused on the here and now. This is developmentally appropriate as adolescents are...
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...