Blog Posts

January 22, 2024

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...

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January 18, 2024

DAN LEVINE MBA’02, FOUNDER OF ENGAGING MINDS, AN EXECUTIVE FUNCTION COACHING ORGANIZATION

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January 16, 2024

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...

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January 9, 2024

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...

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January 9, 2024

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...

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January 2, 2024

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...

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January 2, 2024

From overwhelmed to organized

By Jess Holman, Instructor Many students are focused on the here and now. This is developmentally appropriate as adolescents are...

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December 26, 2023

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...

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December 19, 2023

The tortoise wins again!

It seems counterintuitive to most students, but rushing through work just to get it done often creates more work and...

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December 12, 2023

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....

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December 11, 2023

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...

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December 5, 2023

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...

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