Did you know that those who develop great writing skills find it easier to clear their minds, formulate new ideas, and become better communicators? Even though writing is one of the most important skills for youth to develop, many still struggle with it. Those who struggle to write also tend struggle in other subjects that rely on writing skills. Writing Helps You …
As you are dropping your student off to college, you may be worrying if they will “make it.”. The shift to a more independent learning environment can be hard for any student, but especially those with executive function challenges. Executive function coaches offer invaluable support to college students, helping them navigate the unique challenges of a new environment, …
If you’re experiencing symptoms of restlessness, disorganization, and trouble focusing, you’re not alone. These symptoms may be consistent with an ADHD diagnosis. Also known as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD is more common than you think. In fact, 2.8 percent of people living in the United States have the diagnosis. One of the most widely shared phenomenons that people …
Did you know, children who present with executive function problems are more likely to struggle academically as they grow? No one is inherently born with executive function study skills, instead these are skills that are developed – or explicity taught – over time. Often, however, elementary, middle, and even high schools can not adequately prepare their students with …
Did you know that good study skills for high school students can not only improve grades but can also improve self-esteem? Recall questions of both types are a way to engage with your notes, help divide them into smaller chunks of information and also to start the studying process. 1. Study Actively Simply re-reading material and notes …
Executive function is one of the most important set of skills we can have when it comes to accomplishing longer-term goals. It’s also critical for self-regulation, an important part of succeeding not only in school but also beyond. If you want to help a student see better academic performance, helping them develop this skill set is often where …
While it is fair to assume that the most critical elements of a study skills course are the study skills themselves, the truth is that for a course to be effective teaching students skills like time-management, organization, planning, note-taking, and test-taking, parents should pay closer attention to how these skills are taught. When we recently redesigned our flagship …
Think about the last time you tried something that you had never done before — maybe you went skiing for the first time, tried to learn a new language, or how to play the guitar. You might have been frustrated that you weren’t immediately perfect, but you probably kept at it because you realized that as you practiced, …
We are all doing our best right now to do our best. We are trying to create structure, routine, and a feeling of safety for our families. It is in that spirit that we are launching a new webinar and blog series: “Learning from a Distance”. We want to share our best tips and resources and do our part …
Our children are anxious. We are experiencing more and more anxiety in our homes and schools, we are reading reports and seeing ever increasing statistics in magazines and newspapers, but what we aren’t hearing or understanding is that anxiety is real, serious, but treatable. This is the powerful message that Dr. Dalton and Dr. Reynolds shared in The …
