We all have emotions! Emotions are what make life rich and unique. Some emotions are positive, some negative, some stronger than others. As parents, we see our children develop emotions as they respond to the world around them. We can feel the front lines of the raw emotions with our kids. In fact, tons […]
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At what point are we willing to transfer leadership to our children? It’s an important question because if we want them to be functioning adults, our children will need to lead themselves. When are they prepared to do this and how do we prepare them? John Rosemond once said, only one person can be concerned […]
Flexible thinking is the ability to think about something in a new or different way. Inflexible thinking or rigidity is being stuck or being only able to do something only one way. Students who struggle with executive functioning often also struggle with fundamental skill. They may be stuck in a routine or mindset that isn’t […]
Self Monitoring is the ability to observe and evaluate one’s behavior. It includes being aware of how one is acting, perceived, sounds like, looks like, impacts other people. It can include being aware of how we feel at any given moment, how we relate to or engage with our responsibilities, taking care of ourselves or […]
Preparing for and transitioning to college presents unique challenges. Students have worked diligently to get into the school of their dreams—hours of challenging courses, test preparation, and extracurricular activities. Others view college as the necessary next step toward securing better professional future opportunities. Transitioning successfully is a key component to making the most of the […]
Education is only as good as a student’s capacity to learn—with this principle in mind, there is simply no understating the importance of learning how to improve learning skills from a young age. As you’ll discover, developing curiosity that can lead to research skills for students of all ages starts with building the right foundation. […]
Every parent wishes their child could excel with time management. In almost every facet of life, the ability to prioritize, plan, and divide time between various tasks and responsibilities is invaluable. Time management applies to all the time we have in a day. Students also have to be reminded that sleep – especially in teens […]
Virtually every parent wants their child to be more organized. Whether it’s planning ahead for important school assignments or just keeping their room tidy, kids who possess effective organizational skills have a greater ability to self-manage—offering some considerable stress relief for their parents in the process. Ultimately, teaching our kids to be organized and follow […]