Time Management Archives

ADHD is not a problem URL FB Image 8.28.21

ADHD is Not a Problem of KNOWING What To Do – It’s a Problem of DOING What You Know

September 10, 2021August 25, 2021

Ok, school started. Back to the grind. For some parents, it’s a relief to have the kids back to a routine. But for others, it’s a daily nightmare of prodding them along to reach the potential you know they have. I wish I had the magic bullet for you to convince your child that if they JUST create and stick to a realistic routine, stay off their devices, get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise, the year would go so smoothly! … Read more

Ready, Set…Now How Do I Get Started?

October 13, 2021August 19, 2021

Below is a presentation that I did when I was a Speaker for the International Dyslexia Association Annual Conference in 2020. Getting started is a skill. Help your child or teen get started with these tips, tools, and strategies. I hope you find it helpful! You may also want to view the 2016 ADDitude podcast, Ready, Set, Work: Help Students Fight Procrastination and Get to Work You are not alone on this journey! Cindy

Adult ADHD and Motherhood: 6 Expert Tips for a Calmer Home

May 11, 2021

Adult ADHD and Motherhood can be stressful. Below are 6 tips from Dr. Scott Shapiro, Psychiatrist and Therapist, that will help bring more calm, organization, and enjoyment to your daily life. I first became acquainted with Psychiatrist Scott Shapiro when we were colleagues years ago working for Dr. Edward Hallowell at the Hallowell Center in New York City. Dr. Shapiro is a highly regarded Psychiatrist and Therapist whom I have continued to consult with on behalf of my clients. Very … Read more

3 Tips for Effective Study Breaks

April 19, 2021

If it sometimes seems that your child is not working or studying at their best, it may be that they need a study break. The concern that many parents have about taking study breaks is – how am I going to make sure he gets back to work? Experience and science have shown that our brains need time to rejuvenate after doing the same type of activity over an extended time. Helping your child know how to take effective, limited … Read more

Distance Learning: A 504 Plan for ADHD That Works

March 17, 2021March 16, 2021

If your child has an IEP or a 504 Plan for ADHD or other learning challenges, you may need some new tools and ideas to help your child adjust to working remotely. My daughter, Carly Goldrich-Wolf, MS. Ed. offers some solid guidelines on how to smooth out the challenges your child may face with distance learning. As a special Education Teacher, Carly knows firsthand, the struggles that kids with ADHD and other learning challenges are facing. In the article she … Read more

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

February 10, 2021April 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

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

October 30, 2020October 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

A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD

November 25, 2019June 19, 2019

Moms and female professionals often approach me, after my workshops and conferences, and share with me their personal stories of discovering that THEY may have ADHD. The descriptions I give triggers a recognition in them that helps them realize that perhaps many of the challenges, struggles, and frustrations they experienced as girls and adults stem not from just anxiety, depression, or general lack emotional control, but from what we now understand as ADHD. If you are a woman with who … Read more

When School is Out for Summer – Learning Isn’t! The Value of Pre-Teaching

February 10, 2021May 2, 2019

I recently met Brandon Slade, who runs an after-school and summer program for middle and high school students who struggle with ADHD, executive function, and dyslexia. We were discussing the challenges some students have with the pace and level of work they must master, even though they are very bright and capable of learning the required material. He mentioned the importance of giving some students an opportunity to pre-learn so that they can level the playing field. I asked Brandon … Read more

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

February 9, 2021March 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

January 6, 2022February 4, 2019

Executive Functions are the cognitive skills needed for academic performance, social skills, and life skills. Commonly, these are the skills utilized to organize, plan, initiate, manage emotion, shift maintain focus and use working memory. They govern the HOW you do what you DECIDE to do. This presentation will briefly explain how Executive Function skills are developed and will include tips, tools, and strategies parents can use to promote optimal success in all aspects of life. How can we help kids WANT … Read more

Time Management