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7 Ways to Start the School Year on the Right Foot As the new school year begins, students often feel a mix of excitement and anxiety. It’s a time of new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and the chance to set the
Steering Clear of Pitfalls: How to Avoid Common Mistakes and Kickstart a Successful Academic Year The thrill of the back-to-school season can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. From the fluttery anticipation of a fresh academic year to the tangible anxiety
Transitioning to High School 101: What You Need to Know Transitioning to high school can feel like stepping into a new world. For many students and parents, the journey can be just as daunting. Not only are students stepping into
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 new way of doing
Executive Functioning and ADHD: A Guide to Helping Your College Student Thrive: Part 2 Studying 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
Navigating the College Admissions Process: A Guide for Parents of 9th and 10th Graders: From Parents’ Perspective The Role of Parents As a parent, you play a crucial role in your child’s high school journey and college preparation. Your involvement,
Navigating the College Admissions Process: A Guide for Parents of 9th and 10th Graders: From Students’ Perspective As your child embarks on their high school journey, it’s never too early to start thinking about college. Navigating the college admissions process
Executive Functioning and ADHD: A Guide to Helping Your College Student Thrive: Part 1 Planning Navigating college can be an exhilarating journey, full of new experiences and opportunities for growth. However, for students with executive functioning challenges and Attention Deficit
Transitioning to College: Characteristics Needed for Academic and Personal Success College kids think they have the skills needed when transitioning to college, but they don’t, so says the research. As students start their college journey, they encounter new challenges and
5 Unexpected Ways to Get Ready for College Preparing for college-bound students involves more than just academic readiness. To get ready for college, students should be equipped with all of the study skills and executive functions necessary to navigate this
7 Easy and Logical Steps to Get Ready for Finals: A checklist to help your child prepare for final exams The year is almost over, and final exams are the last hurdle between your child’s classes and their summer break.
Anxiety and Finals: 5 Ways Parents Can Reduce Their Student’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
Anxiety and Finals: 5 Ways Parents Unintentionally Increase Their Child’s Test Stress With the end of the school year approaching, the dread of finals looms large, bringing with it a predictable companion: anxiety. As stress levels rise and exams approach,
Should You Get Your Child Math Tutor This Summer? Picture this: The school year is coming to a close, and your child is seated at the kitchen table, their brow furrowed in frustration as they stare at their summer math
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
How Executive Function Coaching Empowers Students with ADHD Understanding Executive Functioning in ADHD What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning encompasses a set of mental skills that enable individuals to plan, organize, manage time, stay focused, regulate emotions, and achieve goals.
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 high school student is
How to Choose an ADHD Tutor: A Comprehensive Guide for Middle & High School Parents Middle and high school can be daunting for any student, but for those with ADHD, the challenges can feel insurmountable. The bustling hallways, complex assignments,
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 end
Why Your Child’s Grades Swing From As to Cs: Unraveling the Mystery of Test Grades 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
The Top 11 Worst Ways to Study: Strategies That Won’t Get You an A After working with over 8,000 kids over the last fourteen years, I can attest to the fact that these non-study strategies are guaranteed to reduce academic
How to Tell Your Teen Needs Math Help While a failing grade might be the most obvious clue, high schoolers struggling with math often exhibit subtler signs that can go unnoticed. Identifying these hidden challenges early on is crucial for
Why I Got My Son a Tutor When my younger son started 7th grade, homework time was battle time. Even if I had removed his phone from his grasp, he took forever to get homework done. Every night it was
The Pivotal Role of GPA in College Admissions Remember the frantic scramble for last-minute permission slips and color-coded folders the night before your child’s big school presentation? Now imagine that same level of stress, multiplied by a hundred, as your
The Benefits of Executive Function Deficits Parenting middle and high school students is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, especially when your child faces executive function deficits, often seen in cases of ADHD or learning disabilities. I outlined this
How the Report Card Can Up Your Child’s Game It’s the academic year half-way mark. You most likely got your child’s most recent report card. Did you get a sinking feeling when you saw it? Report cards can bring about
Motivating Your Unmotivated Child Motivating your unmotivated child can sometimes be a losing battle. I know from personal experience. When teens lose motivation, over-parenting is sometimes the cause. Concerned parents who try to oversee their teens with nagging, nudging, lecturing,
Sending Your Child Back to College with Executive Function Deficits? Pass Along These Tips and Tricks Navigating college life with executive function deficits and other learning disabilities often means encountering a unique set of academic, organizational, and social hurdles. The
The Magic Hack for ADD/ADHD Students That Aces Exams Cramming for exams and endless note-taking got you feeling like a hamster on a wheel? Students with ADD/ADHD, stop spinning your wheels – there’s a secret weapon hidden in your arsenal:
How to Conquer Exam Anxiety with Test Prep & Stress Reduction Strategies Exam season: a time of frenzied cramming, sleepless nights, and enough adrenaline to power a rocket. But amidst the chaos, a silent enemy is lurking – exam anxiety.
Ten Ways to Reset, Reboot, and Recharge Your Child’s Study Skills in 2024 1. Embrace a Fresh Start As 2024 unfolds, seize this opportunity to reshape your child’s study habits. In today’s digitally-saturated world, it’s essential to cultivate effective study
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are common challenges faced by many high school students, especially when it comes to preparing for midterms – or any test for that matter. Standard study tips often fall short
Want to do Poorly on Midterms? Do this You know it’s coming. Midterms are around the corner. But you are busy with other things. An English paper is due. A science project to complete. A hockey away game. “No worries,”
7 Proven Strategies to Help Your Child Finish 2023 Strong The months of November and December are often filled with holiday-related activities, making it easy to get distracted from schoolwork. However, it’s important to remember that the school year is
How Pilgrims Used Executive Functions to Plan Their Feast Right now, you might be thinking about how the Pilgrims were able to put together such amazing and detailed feasts without all the technology we have today, especially when it seems
7 Signs Your Child May Need Tutoring Every child learns at their own pace, but there could be times when they might need a little extra help to understand challenging concepts or to reinforce learning. If you are a concerned
Halloween. How to Use Study Skills to Get The Most Candy Hey there students! With Halloween around the corner, it’s time to gear up for a night of fun, frights, and, most importantly, a bounty of candy! It’s that thrilling
How to Help Your Child Overcome their Multitasking Madness The Myth of Multitasking During Homework It’s a common sight: your child is sitting at their desk, textbook open, but they’re also texting friends, occasionally checking social media, and maybe even
What to Do When Your Child Won’t Listen to Your Studying Suggestions Being a parent is a rewarding but often challenging journey, especially when it comes to guiding your child academically. One of the most frustrating scenarios parents may face
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 filled with
Coping with Stress and Anxiety in Your Middle and High School ADD/ADHD Student, part 3 Are you facing the intricate challenges associated with stress and anxiety in a middle or high school student diagnosed with ADD/ADHD? The adolescent years are
Developing Daily Study Habits in your ADD/ADHD Student, part 2 Some Science-Backed Ideas for Creating Daily Study Habits in Your Child If you’re a parent of a child with ADD/ADHD, you’re no stranger to the daily challenges that can come
Mastering Your ADD/ADHD Student’s Procrastination, part 1 This is a 3-part series on how you can support your ADD/ADHD child. The Challenge that Comes with ADD/ADHD Let’s face it: Parenting a child with ADD/ADHD can be a roller coaster ride
How An ADD/ADHD Diagnosis Made My Kids Better and Happier Students Part 1. Not Working to Potential When my older son, Robert, was going into the 9th grade, we noticed that he had a hard time getting his work done
Countdown to School: The Study Skills and Executive Functions Your Student Will Need The start of a new academic year brings with it a blend of exhilaration, anticipation, and perhaps a dash of anxiety. As parents and students gear up
Middle school represents a significant milestone in a child’s academic journey, marking a shift from the familiar, nurtured elementary school environment to a more challenging and autonomous learning space. The significance of executive functions becomes evident at this stage. These
Encouraging Strong Study Habits in High School: Strategies for Success As your child steps into high school, the stakes get higher. Every grade point matters, shaping their GPA, reflecting on their college transcripts, and laying the foundation for their future
Success in College: Enhancing Problem-Solving, Metacognition, Self-Determination & Time Management Skills As students embark on their college journey, they will encounter a multitude of challenges and responsibilities beyond academics that will determine their college success. In last week’s article, guest
Preparing for College: Beyond Academics – Nurturing Self-Awareness, Advocacy, Motivation, Resilience, and Regulation Skills Kids go to college to continue their education. Sure, that’s true. But the reality of going to college involves so much more than academics. As students
Even though summer has started, it’s important for parents to recognize the potential math gaps that their children may have developed. These gaps can hinder their progress in the coming academic year. According to a recent article in The New
