
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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

Make someone’s day!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers often go unheralded, pouring their dedication, time, and passion into nurturing and guiding...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...