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 […]
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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 […]
Educators are now discussing learning recovery due to the education loss stemming from virtual instruction and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. When we think about learning recovery, ideas of meeting criteria of standardized tests, grade level norms and standards come to mind. Since some of those initiatives are now suspended, how should we […]
The relationship between executive functioning and ADHD can be messy and confusing. As a parent, you may be wondering, Is my child struggling because of ADHD or executive functioning difficulties or perhaps, both? ADHD is a diagnosis found in the DSM -V and according to the CDC, “People with ADHD show a persistent pattern of […]
Former Stanford Freshman Dean, Julie Lythcott-Haims in her book, “How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success.” (Mike Johnson) tells us how freshman recruits lack independence; for instance – incapable of doing laundry. Perhaps this is a self-created problem as who has time to learn laundry details when […]