Breaking the Cycle Requires Making a Change

Every student (and parent) heads back into the new school year with renewed optimism. Summer tends to blur the memories...

How to Make a Plan to Finish Summer Work

With the school year inching closer, it’s time to make sure your child has a plan to finish up any...

Post a Family Calendar in a Well-Trafficked Area

To help your child practice planning and time management, post a family calendar in a well-trafficked area in your home....

Get Back Into the School Mindset

It's already August and while summer is not over yet, the new school year will be here before we know...

Even Teens See Screen Time as a Growing Concern

A recent Pew Research Study revealed that 60% of teens believe that spending too much time online is a “major” problem...

Back-to-School Shopping Requires Planning!

Sales on school supplies are beginning to crop up all over town. Though it feels early, it’s an excellent opportunity...

Summer Reading Blues? No Problem!

If getting summer reading and assignments done feels like pulling teeth in your household, you are not alone. Here are...

Success Doesn’t Happen by Accident

Yesterday, the United States Women’s National Team won its fourth World Cup (and second in a row — no easy feat!). These...

You Deserve a Break Today

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."- Ferris...

Packing and Executive Function Skills

Involve your child in the planning and organizing of packing for overnight camp or a family vacation (don’t do it...

Reading Can Be Fun!

Is your child a “reluctant” reader? Let’s turn that around this summer! Summer is a great time to engage your...

A Little Effort Goes a Long Way

Question: What happens when you don’t exercise a skill set for an extended period of time?