Blog Posts

June 14, 2024

Harnessing EF skills for a Successful Sleepaway Camp Experience

By Emma Michiels, Instructor Getting ready for sleepaway camp often involves calming jittery nerves, packing up the minivan and doling...

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May 28, 2024

This one is for YOU!

Let’s talk about you. Very likely you’re the person in the family who holds everything together. Do you ever feel...

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May 24, 2024

Acing the end of the year

By Emma Michiels, Instructor As a student, the end of the year can feel like a daunting mountain to climb....

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May 21, 2024

Brain freezes and brain boosts this summer!

Your child has made amazing progress this year in school. And while students certainly need a break from the stress,...

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May 14, 2024

Who do you want to be?

Learning new skills and building new habits requires a shift in how we see ourselves. In fact, James Clear, author...

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May 13, 2024

Navigating Standardized Tests: Strategies for Students with Executive Functioning Challenges

By Emma Michiels, Instructor Standardized tests are a significant aspect of modern education, designed to measure a student's knowledge and...

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May 7, 2024

Make someone’s day!

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers often go unheralded, pouring their dedication, time, and passion into nurturing and guiding...

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May 7, 2024

Partnering with Teachers to Support Your Student’s Executive Functioning Skills

By Emma Michiels, Instructor   As parents, we want the best for our students, and a big part of that...

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April 30, 2024

It’s like using Waze for writing

Students learn early on that pre-writing planning is the key to writing a strong essay. Yet many students still find...

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April 23, 2024

A simple hack to calm test-day jitters

It’s exam season and for many students that brings stress and anxiety. Help your child conquer test-day jitters and maximize...

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April 23, 2024

Maximizing Working Memory by Reducing Cognitive Load

By Janzen Harding, Instructor Which is more important: remembering that you have math homework or remembering the equations required to...

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April 16, 2024

So how was school today?

If getting good data from your child about their day at school is challenging, consider the questions you’re asking. In...

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