Evan Weinberger

One of the most challenging components of high school is the transition of social-emotional demands. Students must navigate more complex academic demands, social relationships, and increased independence. In this context, self-regulation skills and other aspects of executive function become even more critical. Self-regulation is the ability to control one’s behavior, emotions, and thoughts to achieve […]

As we have discussed in our blog and newsletter numerous times, adequate break time is essential to staving off burnout and maintaining a sustainable output level throughout the semester. However, after reviewing the handful of blog posts on the importance of taking breaks, we realized there might be more pressing issues than scheduling break time.

As parents and educators, we answer a host of questions every day. Some are purely factual, for example when students want to know what time class ends or what the plan is for dinner. Others are more complicated, such as when students ask you to explain a concept or to give some advice. However, there

As the school year goes on and the weather gets colder, students spend more and more time indoors. While there are some great things about the fall and wintertime, one thing that’s a lot less fun is cold and flu season. While most of the diseases that get passed around schools are pretty minor, getting

One of the most difficult attributes required to be an effective student is learning how to learn. As nebulous as that attribute sounds, it’s not strictly theoretical. As part of our Executive Function curriculum here at Staying Ahead of the Game,  we walk students through a series of discussions, exercises, and challenges to both discern

The educational environment is totally different today than it was twenty, ten, or even five years ago. Most parents and teachers didn’t grow up in the same classrooms as their students or children. Smart boards have replaced dry erase boards; Quizlet has replaced flashcards; and social media has (kind of) replaced the old-school agora style

Starting the new semester on the right foot can set the tone for the rest of the academic year. Some students are amped up to crush their goals, buoyed by the hopeful energy of the new year. However, as many students and non-students know, the vast majority of new year’s resolutions languish by February. Far

As students prepare to face the academic decathlon called midterms, we wanted to compile our best tips for maintaining one’s mental health during the exam period.  First, let’s discuss all the different mental health challenges students face during exams. The average high school student will take five cumulative exams this month, each worth 15 to

It’s December. As everyone else focuses on holiday preparations and end of year meetings, students only have one thing on their minds: midterms.  Midterms (or final exams, if you are reading this in May) present a multifaceted challenge. The smartest students, the ones with the highest IQ, don’t always succeed during exam week. No, exams

Perhaps the following scenario sounds familiar. A hypothetical student, Jessica, has a history of excellence in school and extracurricular activities. She shoots for the moon in her areas of interest and rarely has to be nagged to do their homework. The moment she falls behind, though, everything changes. Projects and papers are turned in late