Flexibility: more than just “going with the flow”
Flexibility is one of the more subtle and lesser known facets of executive function. While difficulties with planning and organization...
Textbooks 101: “Preview” before diving in
Before launching into reading a textbook, encourage your child to “preview” the chapter by first glancing over headings, key vocabulary,...
One size does NOT fit all
Imagine if every student used the same problem-solving methods, the same test-taking strategies, the same note-taking schemas, and the same organizational structures—what would happen? In such a uniform...
Use graphic organizers for note-taking, too!
Your child has likely been introduced to graphic organizers (a visual/graphic display of relationships between facts, terms or ideas —...
Reward effort, not just achievement
Every family has a way of rewarding each other’s achievements. Some families celebrate important milestones with dinner out at a...
If you use it, you won’t lose it!
To increase comprehension of concepts, equations, and languages, encourage your child to apply her knowledge in her own life. For...
Hit the reset button and start anew!
It’s hard to get back into the swing of things after a long, relaxing break, so give your child a...
Hit the reset button and start anew!
Fall semester can be tough for students of all ages; students make the “back-to-school” adjustment in September, have only short...
Keep your schoolwork with you
Unscheduled “downtime” can occur virtually anytime (and often when we least expect it), so a good rule of thumb for...
Making a list, and checking it twice
With the holidays approaching, there’s a good chance you are making a list, and checking it twice. When crossing items...
One goal at a time
When your child is struggling in school, there is a natural tendency to want to try and fix everything all...
Use a K-W-L chart to know when you are DONE studying
Everyone has a favorite tool for studying. Some students make flashcards, others create color-coded study guides, and even more