Learn why students procrastinate, the real costs behind it, and practical strategies to build better habits and stay on track this semester.
A New School Year, an Old Habit: Why Students Procrastinate Read More »
As we look ahead to the Fall, I have put together a list of suggested supplies for the 2024-2025 school year. I have curated this list with your child in mind. I find it most helpful if students color code notebooks and supplies (pens, sticky notes, index cards) for each subject, as well as a planner which lists days in a horizontal fashion. These are the most effective tools to keep your student organized.
Coaching students to become strong self-advocates is an essential aspect of fostering their independence, both inside and outside of the classroom. The Churchill Center & School, a national leader in learning disabilities, cites the following four steps to achieve greater self advocacy: It is important for students to begin understanding their strengths and areas for
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With a new school year upon us, it is time to talk about procrastination! I imagine that many of you reading this have spent the last few weeks nagging your child to complete their summer homework prior to Labor Day. You are not alone! My hope is that this blog will provide understanding about why
For rising High School Seniors, the college process lives at the forefront of their minds. It is natural for students to feel anxious, stressed, and unsure about the future. However, amidst grades, recommendations, and forms exists one of the most important pieces of a college application: the college essay. The college essay is one of
As we look ahead to the Fall, I have put together a list of suggested supplies for the 2023-2024 school year. I have curated this list with your child in mind. I find it most helpful if students color code notebooks and supplies (pens, sticky notes, index cards) for each subject, as well as a
As college acceptances roll in and seniors prepare to embark on a new journey next fall, many parents are left wondering, “how will my child manage away from home?” Learning the new (often unofficial) systems of college can be tricky and overwhelming. Many college students struggle to manage their time, motivate themselves to attend class,
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What you need to know about executive function to better support your child this school year. No matter if your child is in kindergarten, middle school, or [gasp!] heading off to college soon, it’s never too early—or too late—to begin paying attention to their executive function skills to make sure they’re prepared and set up
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In my nearly two decades working with students, I often hear the claim, “I can’t write.” Now, of course most of them can write, and after a bit of prodding on my part, we typically reach the same realization: it’s not the act of writing that scares most kids, but rather it’s the fear of
Writer’s Block? Follow These 5 Steps to Help Your Child Write Essays with Confidence Read More »
The beginning of a new school year is always one of my favorite times. While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye to summer, each September is a fresh start—like reading the first page of what you know is going to be a really good book. And while I’m by no means wishing these final dog days
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