Blog Posts

May 19, 2014

Break down the task into manageable pieces

Executive function skills are life skills and there’s lots you can do at home to strengthen these skills. Help your...

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May 12, 2014

Structure and routine to aid executive function skills

Many students who struggle with executive function skills need structure in their day to help keep them focused and on...

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May 5, 2014

Regularly model using your own executive functions

Regularly model using your own executive function skills. Show your child that you expect the unexpected and can be flexible...

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April 28, 2014

Utilize technology to support executive function skills

Utilize technology to help your child manage her time and take the onus off of you to be your child's...

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April 21, 2014

Strengthen executive function skills on vacation!

Vacation week provides many opportunities to strengthen executive function skills. Baking treats is a delicious way to practice planning, organizing,...

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April 14, 2014

The Post-it note “parking lot” strategy

If your child is impulsive and/or has a million things going on in his mind at once (and has a...

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April 7, 2014

The “two-column” approach to note-taking

Note-taking is often challenging for students who struggle with executive function. One of the best ways for students to overcome...

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March 31, 2014

Be a partner and guide rather than tell

One of the first steps toward helping your child become a more successful student is by being a partner in...

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March 24, 2014

When homework is *truly* finished

When your child tells you he’s done with his homework for the evening, remind him that his homework isn’t truly...

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March 19, 2014

Support, information and advice for parents

While there is no question that every child’s issues in school are as varied as the children themselves, it may...

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March 17, 2014

Create new habits through practice

Practice may not always make perfect, but it certainly makes better! The key to success in any skill-building process really...

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March 10, 2014

Creating a study-friendly environment

Research has shown that creating a study-friendly environment free from distractions is the best way to help students focus and...

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