Getting into school mode for back-to-school

Ready or not, it's mid-August and it's time to begin getting your child's mind re-engaged and back into school mode....

Executive Function Lessons from the Rio Olympic Games

Many students ask whether or not the skills they learn in the classroom will actually support them in their future lives or...

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat

As you watch the Summer Olympics over the course of the next two weeks, there will be unlimited opportunities to...

Hope, the Summer Olympics, and a new school year

On Friday, Rio will welcome the world to the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics. As each nation enters...

Five Creative Ways to Use Your Summer Tutoring Sessions

Students who see a tutor during their academic year always have something to work on. Homework, tests, quizzes, and extracurriculars...

Pokémon Go!

You've likely heard that Pokémon Go is all the craze this summer. Sure, like anything in today's world, we can...

How to get your child reading this summer

There’s a lot to be gained by having your child read for 20 minutes each night this summer. Most importantly,...

Practice planning and organizing this summer

A great way to practice advance planning and organization this summer is to have your child pack her camp bag...

“Life moves pretty fast…”

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” —...

Productive, fun way to practice writing

Hand-written letter writing is fast becoming a lost art. Yet, writing letters is an excellent way to reinforce writing skills...

Maintain a routine during the summer

Most children (and adults) function better and are more productive within a regular routine and schedule. Routines provide structure to...

Self-monitoring: Write your future self a letter

Before school is out for summer, ask your child to write a letter to her next-year-self that she can open...