Motivating Your Unmotivated Child Part 1: The “Why” Behind Motivation Struggles
Motivating your unmotivated child can sometimes be a losing battle. I know because I’ve been there. You watch your child struggle, maybe even pull away, and... Read more.
5 Roadblocks That Undermine Academic Achievement — and How to Help
If you’re a parent of a middle or high school student, you are undoubtedly aware of the academic challenges your child faces. Adolescence is a defining period... Read more.
Coping with Stress and Anxiety in your ADHD Child, part 3
Is your middle or high school child with ADHD struggling with stress and anxiety? Their teenage years are tough enough, but when ADHD is added to the mix, those... Read more.
Transition to Middle School 101: What You Need to Know
The transition to middle school throws a lot at kids, and by extension, their parents. It’s not just tougher classes and more homework, it’s a whole... Read more.
Executive Functioning and ADHD: A Guide to Helping Your College Student Thrive, Part 2
Starting college is a thrilling next step in a child’s academic career, but for students with ADHD, it can feel like navigating a maze. Picture this: Sarah,... Read more.
5 Ways Parents Can Reduce Their Child’s Test Stress, Part 2 of 2
As the school year winds down, anxiety symptoms and testing stressors intensify. Part 1 of this two-part guide dissected how parents might add to their child’s... Read more.
Preparing for Finals 101 When You Have ADHD: What You Need to Know
Have you noticed your teen staring at a textbook for hours, and watched their eyes glaze over? Or maybe you know that they meticulously crafted a study schedule,... Read more.
Overcoming Procrastination: A Guide for Parents of Middle and High School Students
Imagine this: It’s Sunday evening, and you’re sitting at the kitchen table with your middle schooler, staring at a pile of unfinished homework. Your... Read more.
7 Tips to Boost Your Child’s Grades and GPA Before Year-End
Are you seeing end-of-year school flyers mixed in with summer program options for your kids? It’s enough to make you think school is just about over. While the... Read more.
Why Your Child’s Grades Swing From As to Cs
While you might be tempted to fall into a spiral of concern, understanding why this is happening, and learning strategies to support your student, can make a huge... Read more.