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Breakfast: The Key to a Perfect School Day
We’re all familiar with the saying “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Many people repeat it, but often without further explanation. Some
Impression Management 101: Managing Social Media
Social media platforms give adolescents the unique ability to share their lives and connect with others in real-time along with the arguably growing world of
Summer Reading Steps to Success
Summer vacation is finally upon us! The end of final exams and the beginning of summer is an exciting time for students, but it is
Brain Games for Executive Function
Sometimes, learning and playing don’t have to be separate activities. Nowadays, you can incorporate learning and practicing executive function skills with brain games. If you
Finals Week Survival Guide
Finals week, the academic marathon, is finally upon us. As if you haven’t been stressed enough already during the school year with assignments, projects and
Technology in the Classroom
Whether we like it or not, technology has become a major part of our lives. Everything from the way we keep in touch to how
Self Studying vs Group Studying
Recently, we spoke about good study habits, and we touchedon the idea of study groups. Like most study tactics, the productivity of groupstudying depends on
Summer Survival Guide: How to Get Ahead This Summer
As the school year draws to an end, many parents face a challenging new problem: What should students do over the summer? The struggle to
Staying Organized
Staying organized can be difficult. It’s very common for students to struggle with keeping their things in order, yet it’s one of the keys to
Retaining Information through Repetition
Ahhhh! It seems like I always have to cram the night before a test!! School can be overwhelming! Tests, quizzes, and projects can pile up
Studying with Music
Do you automatically reach for your headphones when you start to study? A recent study found that 92% of people say they listen to music
10 Habits for Great Studying
Sometimes, studying can seem tricky. Even if you’ve gotten enough sleep, have all the materials you need, and take your scheduled breaks, it can be
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
It probably won’t come as a shock to anyone to learn that sleep is important. We’ve all felt the negative effects of not getting enough
Be More Productive… Take a Break!
We all know that in order to be productive, you need to eliminate distractions, keep your head down, and power through until the project is
Self-Regulation vs. Self-Control
Learning self-control is one of the most important parts of growing up, right? We’re always trying to teach our kids how important it is not
Recovering After Being Absent from School
Absences happen to the best of students. People get sick, must travel with their family, or have important events that they must attend. Missing school
What Are Executive Functioning Skills?
Students learn many types of skills in school. From algebra to history, school is a constant onslaught of information and its application, but much of
Is Tech Making School Better or Worse?
Technology has taken over the classroom in recent years. Many schools use tablets or laptops in the classroom to help foster technological skills and increase
Creating the Ultimate Study Space
Imagine driving a $200,000 sports car on a street littered with potholes and broken glass. Any machine being operated in the wrong environment will struggle
The 5 Best Apps for Students
Students today have hundreds of educational tools at their disposable. Although technology can be distracting in the classroom for some, the apps listed below are
Impression Management
First impressions are crucial. They take only seconds to form and a lifetime to repair. With this in mind, it is a valuable life skill
