Creating a Study-Friendly Environment
Until fairly recently, the prevailing wisdom around “study spaces” was that a student needed a specific space in her home...
Encourage active reading strategies
No matter how engaging the material, everyone "spaces out" sometimes while reading. But if your child is trying to read...
The Adolescent Brain and Learning
There’s been a recent explosion in talk about learning and the brain. In fact, it’s probably enough to make some...
Executive function resources
The Engaging Minds website is good for more than just reading the EMChatTM write-up of your child’s weekly session or...
Your Child is Not Lazy
Your child is not lazy. Sure, the signs may be there: he rushes through his homework (if he does it...
Use a family calendar to model planning and time management
Post a family calendar in a well-trafficked location in your home and model for your child how to use it...
Guest Post: Begin With the End in Mind
If the title of today’s post sounds familiar, you’ve likely read Stephen Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In...
Reward effort, not just achievement
Reward effort, not just achievement. If you have seen your child put her all into a given assignment, praise her...
When is the right time to get my child a tutor?
If you are asking yourself this question, chances are the answer is “Right now!” At the very least, it is...
Learning how to self-advocate
The ability to self-advocate is an important skill for students of all ages. Help your child identify those times when...
Be SMART with new year’s resolutions!
Let’s resolve to make this year’s New Year’s resolutions stick. A great way to ensure we give ourselves a chance...
Winter break: explore, create, imagine, and enjoy!
Winter vacation provides an ideal opportunity for your child to devote some time to interests she doesn’t otherwise have time...