I have been putting off writing my blog all week, so I thought I should write a blog on tips to avoid procrastination! Often, we procrastinate because we are afraid a project is too overwhelming to tackle (too large, too difficult, too time consuming, etc.), we are afraid we will not do well, or we …Read More
Helping Your Child Succeed In School V: Get Involved
Jan 15, 2011
One of the most important things that parents can do to help their child succeed in school is to become involved in their education. Decades of research shows that parent involvement has a positive influence on students’ school performance and social emotional well being in school. This is the fifth installment of a series of …Read More
2011 Daily Planner
Dec 19, 2010
I decided to take some time to consider the most important advice that I would give someone as we approach the new year. I think that as January approaches, I would encourage everyone to buy a planner or calendar for the year 2011. I have worked with several individuals who have come to me with …Read More
Increasing Academic Motivation – Creating an Atmosphere for Exploration and Change
Dec 19, 2010
I would like to build upon my previous blog on increasing students’ academic motivation. In my prior blog I discussed the principles of motivation the benefit of creating a nurturing learning environment. Now, I’d like to build on that idea by presenting ideas for creating an atmosphere for exploration and change. By creating such an …Read More
Increasing Academic Motivation
Nov 30, 2010
Motivation is an internal state that calls us to action, pushes us to pursue a given direction, and keeps us engaged. Motivation allows all of us, including students, to start and persist in activities. Naturally, it affects students’ personal investment in school activities as well as their time on task. It can also increase individuals’ …Read More
ADHD Coaching
Nov 21, 2010
A recent study from Wayne State University was able to scientifically measure the benefits of ADHD coaching. The researchers presented their study at the international conference sponsored by the nonprofit organization, Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, which is commonly known as CHADD. This conference is the leading forum for presenting the latest research …Read More
Helping Your Child Succeed In School IV: Successful Study Habits
Nov 9, 2010
What helps kids best learn information when they study for school? The answer might be different than you think. A recent article in the New York Times reviewed research literature on what kinds of study habits help our brains retain most of the information we are learning. This is the fourth installment in a series of …Read More
Helping Your Child Succeed In School III: A Supportive Relationship With Your Child
Oct 11, 2010
In this series of blogs, I am writing about different things that help kids succeed in school. I am particularly focusing on things that parents can do. Previously I posted blogs on the importance of healthy food and exercise, and on the importance of getting enough sleep. Today I will discuss your relationship with your …Read More
Helping Your Child Succeed In School II: Sleep
Sep 26, 2010
In this series of blogs I am writing about things parents can do to help their kids succeed in school. In my previous blog in this series I wrote about the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. Today I would like to talk about sleep. Sleep is a very important part of our life. …Read More
Organizing Your Child
Sep 23, 2010
Of course, everyone feels like they could use a little help with their child’s organization. With the endless homework, permission slips, consent forms, and newsletters constantly streaming between the school and home, all parents could likely benefit from some strategies for keeping it all straight. This need becomes even more apparent for parents of children …Read More