Organizational Skills
There seems to be an explosion of new apps being developed for computers, tablets and smartphones each day. While it can seem overwhelming, some of these apps are worth learning about. And the best part is that most of them are free or very inexpensive. For those still unfamiliar with what an “app” is, think … Read more
Hot topic of the week: “ Why doesn’t my child’s teacher ‘get it?’ ” “Why doesn’t she understand how ADHD really impacts my child – that he is not lazy, unmotivated, nor intentionally manipulative?” I know this opens up a whole set of emotions for many parents out there, so before I go any further, … Read more
[Written for Long Island Parent Feb/March 2011] The second quarter marking period is over and your child’s grades have taken a turn for the worse. It’s time to regroup and evaluate where the school year is headed if no changes are made. You are both feeling frustrated and anxious about the months to come. You’ve … Read more
Come on, we can do it. We can make this year just a little less stressful and a little more enjoyable. Hopefully the burnout and exhaustion of the previous school year has dissipated and you are ready for a new beginning. For this first newsletter of the new school year I thought it might be … Read more
The Pomodoro Technique (“Pomodoro” is Italian for “Tomato”). Make the most use of the time you spend on working and deepen your concentration and productivity using this effective technique! Essentially; it is a way of breaking your work time into “Pomodoros” (“units of time” such as 25 minutes). When you set out to do your … Read more
This article originally appeared as Get it Together! Tips to conquer your child’s organizational problems in LONG ISLAND SPECIAL CHILD, Fall/Winter 2010/11 Have you ever noticed that staying organized — or getting started on a project and seeing it through to completion — are all in a day’s work for some people, but for others, … Read more
Regardless of how last year went the new school year starts off full of promise and potential. Let’s take a moment and look at some strategies that can improve the probability of a successful school year for both you and your child. 1. Goals – Yours and Theirs One of the most effective ways to … Read more
Life lessons often come from places you least expect. Now before you become concerned that I am going to preach the virtues of running or changing your diet, no worries – that’s not my agenda. I would like to share, however, what I have learned this past year, NOT about Time Management, but TRUE PRODUCTIVITY. After … Read more
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