Homework websites: Pros, cons and how to gain the max benefit from them

Schoology, HomeworkNow, Google Classroom, Canvas, Haiku: These are just a few of the hundreds of online resources that modern school...

Your child is NOT lazy

Your child is NOT lazy. Sure, you may feel like you’re seeing the signs: he rushes through his homework, he...

The power of choice

Empowered students, students with choice, feel engaged in their schoolwork and motivated to grow. Few people enjoy being told what...

The power of choice

Student choice is one of the most powerful learning tools, both inside and outside the classroom.  When students have control...

Easily distracted? Work in short bursts.

When your child is feeling distractible, bored, tired, or even just annoyed with an assignment, working in short bursts can...

Set a specific day/time for organization

A clean backpack and orderly binder makes every assignment easier to find, complete, and turn in on time. In the...

Parents: Trust your instincts!

Your gut feeling isn’t wrong. When you sense that your child is struggling or needs help, you are very likely...

Provide explicit direction for multi-step tasks

Many students who struggle with executive function require explicit direction to complete a multi-step task efficiently and effectively. For example,...

When homework is *truly* complete

If your child gets his homework done, he should get credit for it! The key is in knowing where to...

Overtired? How caffeine and sleep deprivation interfere with learning

Stressed-out teens often turn to caffeine or the occasional all-nighter to achieve an extra boost or accomplish their goals.

Parents: Trust your instincts

Trust your instincts. If you see your child beginning to falter in school, don’t hesitate. Most students don’t know how...

Homework doesn’t have to be a struggle every night!

Homework doesn’t have to be a struggle every night! There are many reasons why students struggle to get homework done....