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How to Frame Your Student’s Experience for Optimal Learning
In the last decade, academic institutions and youth programs have leaned heavily into the practice of experiential learning. Experiential learning is not a new phenomenon,
Focused vs Diffuse Mode: Why Students Need Both
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
Help your Student Ace Any Test with Active Recall
At the core of our work with students, we promote efficiency through simple, but effective tips to develop habits that lead to success. By evaluating
Metacognition-Thinking about One’s Thinking
Managing studying, assignments, tests and expectations for a student can feel random and ongoing. Students can get caught up in the busyness of schoolwork and
A Guide to Note-taking
A large portion of classroom time is spent in lecture making note-taking a fundamental part of learning. So, how should notes be used? Successful notes
Gratitude and Organizational Exercises are Linked to Productivity
During the school year, it is easy for students to get bogged down by the stress of school, sports, and home life. With so much
Reading Strategies, Tests, Oh My!
School is back in session, our routine is getting into a rhythm and then bam! There it is, a test date is approaching or, more
Tips for Effective Time Management for Students
Whether your student is gearing up for the new school year with in-person classes or continuing virtual learning, they are sure to need to brush
Resources to Refine and Enhance Reading for Elementary Students
Navigating the new normal school expectations is challenging and we are here for you to ensure your child’s success. Reading is a vital skill and
Finding the Right Support for Your Student during COVID-19
Knowing how to choose the right support for your child’s success isn’t easy, even in the best of times. Stack a global pandemic and general
Essential Etiquette
The word “etiquette” brings to mind arbitrary rules for dinner tables, ballrooms, and high society, but the core concepts of good etiquette are not only
Why the Wild West of Freelance Education Is a Problem
Why the Wild West of Freelance Education Is a Problem When you hear the word “goldrush,” what
Part Two: “Are you finished yet?”
Top 7 Ways to Tackle Conversations with your Child about School: Part Two Part One on ways to tackle conversations with your child in school focused
Part One: “Are you finished yet?”
Top 7 Ways to Tackle Conversations with your Child about School: Part One-The Child/Conversation Embarking onto the unexpected, but rewarding role of parenting is a
Turning Panic into Productivity
It’s 7:30 pm on a Thursday night and your child comes bounding down the stairs with a look of bewilderment. Your child hurriedly explains that
Improving EF with Tiny Habits
Popularized by books like Atomic Habits by James Clear and Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg, seemingly small habits have become all the rage in the
The Future of School
COVID-19 has changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we educate. As we look forward to the next school
Breaking the Cycle of Conflict
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
4 Practical Steps to Overcome Academic Fear
When reading the phrase “I like history, but math is too hard”, (or vice versa) what memory comes to mind? The dreaded fear, anxiety and
How to Create a Memorable Summer
Sometimes summer days can feel long and blur together, but what is the secret to an unforgettable summer? Perhaps, it is the same as a
6 Insights about the Emotional Brain
Teenagers are experiencing many “firsts” in life. Parents may notice their child has become more interested in time with friends, staying up later, or testing
Learning Loss & COVID-19
COVID-19 has made for a chaotic spring semester, with over 1.5 billion children out of school worldwide. Perhaps the most alarming aspect of COVID-19 is
Helping Students Build Resilience
Students spend anywhere from 15,000 hours or more in the classroom by the time they graduate high school. Adolescents are fueled by understanding the social
The Adolescent Brain: an opportunity for growth
Not long ago, researchers believed that the only time of increased brain plasticity was between infancy and early childhood. However, we now know that the
