Table of Contents As the school year approaches, families are starting to think about how they can ensure success for their children. But in an increasingly competitive and ever-changing world that’s not enough. In addition to being academically successful, parents want their kids to be happy, healthy, and equipped to remain successful in spite of …
The 7 Executive Functions – Essential Skills for Academic Success Read More »
Table of Contents For those with ADHD, time management can be an ongoing challenge. This is because ADHD is but one of many conditions and diagnoses that impact executive functioning skills. This umbrella term includes a wide range of skills such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, and getting started, all of which are crucial when it …
Time Management and ADHD: Strategies That Extend Beyond Diagnoses Read More »
Table of Contents Understanding the Spectrum of Executive Functioning Have you ever wondered if everyone might have ADHD at some point in their lives? Of course, everyone experiences trouble focusing or difficulty regulating emotions from time to time. However, a diagnosis is reserved for those who have struggled consistently, often from childhood, and who have …
Now before you get too stressed by the title of this entry, note that I didn’t say “good grades” are important. Of course, good grades are much more fun to receive, but they aren’t any more or less important than bad grades. The reason that I assert that grades are important is not because they …
The fresh start of January 1st is always an exciting time. Everyone is full of resolve and hope that this next year is going to be SO much better than the last. However, without changing ourselves, we have no reason to believe that whatever didn’t work last year will magically correct itself in the year …
While the holidays can be hectic and stressful, they are the perfect time for joy and generosity. Benevolence for its own sake is wonderful, of course, but studies have shown that giving to others provides measurable health benefits as well. Whether you are volunteering your time to a community in need, raising money for your …
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year – finals time! Whether you or your student are taking finals before or after winter break, it is never too early to get started… but that can be half the battle. A common obstacle for students in studying for finals is that a lot of students don’t know how …
This morning, I’ve found endless amusement in the fact that I set out to write a blog post about motivation… three hours ago. Of course, it is Monday after a long weekend, a difficult time to get moving anyway. I’m still feeling a little tired from a combination of eating turkey, socializing, and laying on …
This week, I find myself pondering the concept of gratitude. Of course, this is the perfect time of year to give thanks, regardless of how you celebrate the holiday. But gratitude isn’t just important on Thanksgiving. It is beneficial every day because gratitude is good for both your mental health AND your executive functioning. Correlation …
This school year has, undoubtedly, been unlike any you have experienced before. Regardless of whether your kids are in-person, hybrid, or remote, there is a good chance you’ve undertaken a variety of these options this year. And it’s probably driving you crazy. So here are three things that you and your family can do to …