Students absolutely must learn how to disagree with teachers, parents, and peers in a respectful manner. This one skill is the foundation for self-advocacy. Failing to learn the art of disagreement can have disastrous consequences both inside and outside the classroom. Luckily, this skill, like all executive functioning skills, can be taught. In the sections …
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Attention is a precious resource. That’s a belabored point and not the thesis of this blog post. Instead, let’s look at what attention is, how technology changes its scarcity, and what we can do to reclaim it. What is Attention? Attention comes from the Latin word attendere, which literally means to reach or stretch toward. …
Inevitably, every student hits a wall. Motivation dissipates as the number of assignments continues to increase, outpacing meaningful progress and overcoming student satisfaction. Burnout is an incredibly difficult process to watch, especially when the stakes are high (admissions, eligibility, etc.). So, as teachers, parents, and coaches, how can we help students facing burnout? What can …
Great pairs complement each other to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts, and great pairs show up in each of our daily lives — blonde roast coffee beans and french vanilla creamer, Houston traffic and an immersive podcast, or Tiff’s treats and a cold glass of milk. Do you know what …
Students make hundreds of decisions each day, from what kind of cereal to have in the morning to the dichotomy of true and false during their biology exam. Choice after choice, hour after hour, the product of a student’s day, and anyone’s day for that matter is the ability to make the right choice by …
We have all experienced the “flow” state where productivity levels are high, and you feel inspired to conquer things on your to-do list. When you easily block out distraction, you are in the focused mode! Of course, we would choose to stay in this focused state forever if it were possible. We now know that …
One of the most common things we hear when leaving a student’s house is “I don’t know how you got him/her to listen, he/she just shuts down when I try to give advice about school”. Parents and kids fight, especially about school. Think of a time when you tried to offer helpful advice to your …
Gifted, intelligent students have the world at their feet. They have the ability to breeze through classes, earn impressive grades, and build a successful life for themselves. But raw intelligence is only part of the equation for student success. Every year, parents and educators are stunned by the number of highly capable students that …
Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’ve heard the term Executive Function used a lot. There’s a good reason for that; Executive Functioning skills are the basis for everything we do, as well as being absolutely essential to succeeding in school and beyond. While most of us know broadly what the term refers to, it’s …
With the new year right around the corner, many students have the opportunity for a fresh start. This time of the year presents a great opportunity to start anew, wipe the slate clean, and make positive changes that can influence success both inside and outside of the classroom. The new year also creates the opportunity …
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