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Help Your Children Work More Independently: Self-Regulation, Executive Function Skills & the Real Lessons of the Marshmallow Test

April 19, 2020April 18, 2020

Several of the parents I am working with have been struggling to have their children work independently, without the structure and guidance of their teacher. And for many parents who need to get THEIR OWN work done at the same time – well, it’s been a lot to deal with! For many clients, we have been successful in developing routines and practices that have been very effective. I would be lying, however, if I said it was easy or always … Read more

5 Ways Your School Speech-Language Pathologist Can Help Your Child

November 25, 2019October 18, 2019

When you think about the role of a speech-language pathologist in a school, do you immediately associate this person with the job of fixing speech problems, such as a lisp or an “r” sound? What you may not realize is that SLPs possess much more of a range of expertise. They possess knowledge and skills that are key to supporting students and facilitating academic and social success. I have asked Speech-Language Pathologist Lauren Albert if she could explain some of … Read more

What is Executive Function, and Why Should Every Parent Care?

November 25, 2019October 9, 2019

This blog post originally appeared on WootTutor.com As parents, we want nothing more than for our children to reach their potential and thrive in the world. Fortunately, science now helps us understand what gets in the way of some people being able to achieve their goals, large and small. You may have heard the term “Executive Function.” It is part of the brain located in the prefrontal cortex, and it is the last part of the brain to develop. Executive … Read more

A Fresh Take on Back-to-School Readiness

November 25, 2019September 16, 2019

The new school year is about to begin. Are you ready? Is your child? How will you each know? To answer that question, you first each need to consider what you want the outcome to be. What accomplishments and feelings would you each like to have on the last day of school? Essentially, what are your goals? In future blogs, we will be addressing how to develop some important tools and strategies for building your child’s Executive Function skills (the … Read more

Typing, Handwriting, and ADHD

November 25, 2019May 21, 2019

I first learned to enjoy expressive and research writing while I was in graduate school. This was also when I was introduced to computers (yes, I owned an original Macintosh back in the 1980s). I found that not only was it easier to type on, than on typewriters, but I discovered that I could move my ideas around the screen as my concepts grew more crystalized without having to use bottles of White-out or start over on a new sheet … Read more

Math Homework Help – What is the best way to help your child?

November 25, 2019March 12, 2019

Actually, it all starts with YOUR own mindset. Can anyone relate to “I’m not good at math” or “I won’t be able to help you with THAT subject”? As those of you who have heard me speak know, our belief about our own intelligence has everything to do with how we approach or avoid, a challenge. Whether consciously or not, our children are always watching us and learning from how we approach our opportunities and challenges. If you are not … Read more