Finding the right balance

It’s important to determine the optimal quantity of after school activities for your child. Extracurricular activities have many benefits: they...

Your brain is foiling your plans!

If you’ve ever been late to an appointment, distracted from finishing an important task, or lamented your ever-growing to-do list,...

Active study strategies

When it comes to truly understanding and synthesizing information, being able to teach it to someone else is a great...

Learning Styles: Have We Got It All Wrong?

Auditory, visual, and “hands-on” learning styles have caught on like wild-fire. Classrooms, students, and teaching methods reflect awareness and application...

Institute a homework hour to curb “rushing to get done”

If your child is rushing through homework to get to ‘play time’, try instituting a homework hour (or hours depending...

Make a habit of checking teacher websites during homework time

Many teachers have class websites, Twitter accounts, and online message boards where they post nightly homework and long-term assignments. Make...

Benefits of BTS nights and parent-teacher conferences

A great way to get a handle on what’s going on in your child’s academic life is to attend back-to-school...

Ask specific questions, get specific responses

If getting good data from your child about her day at school is challenging, consider the way you’re framing the...

There are many ways to stay organized!

There are many ways to stay organized. Take some time to determine with your child what will work best for...

Preview schedules to support executive function

To help with flexibility and transitions, as well as planning and time management, take a few minutes to review your...

Set specific, attainable goals to start the year

Now is a great time to set goals with your child for the upcoming school year. Guide your child to...

Make a plan to finish up summer work

With the school year inching closer, it’s time to make sure your child has a plan to finish up any...