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How to handle bad grades (and what to do next)

Sean McCormick

Aug 28, 20235 min read

Parenting

How to handle bad grades (and what to do next)

Learn how to effectively talk to your child about low grades and turn setbacks into learning opportunities.

What to expect from your student with AD/HD this semester (and how to support them)

Sean McCormick

Aug 10, 20235 min read

Back to school

What to expect from your student with AD/HD this semester (and how to support them)

Explore the CHASE model: a roadmap for parents to support ADHD students through a semester. Transform struggles into success.

Empower Teens: Enhance Executive Functions & Conquer Stress with Proven Coping Strategies

Ella Holton-Mccoy

Mar 17, 202311 min read

Executive Function

Empower Teens: Enhance Executive Functions & Conquer Stress with Proven Coping Strategies

This article addresses the impact of stress on executive functions and provides practical strategies for adolescents to manage stress.

What is the impact of ADHD on self-regulation?

Kelsey Sinclair

Mar 10, 202310 min read

Executive Function

What is the impact of ADHD on self-regulation?

This article addresses self-regulation and its importance for individuals with ADHD and provides practical self-regulation tools.

Kelsey Sinclair

Mar 3, 20238 min read

Dyslexia

Are ADHD & Dyslexia Connected?

This article describes the connection between ADHD and dyslexia and provides resources for intervention and support.

Empowering Your Child with ADHD: A Parent's Guide to Communication

Kelsey Sinclair

Feb 23, 20235 min read

Special Education

Empowering Your Child with ADHD: A Parent's Guide to Communication

This article provides reasons for why discussing ADHD with your child is important and offers practical tools for meaningful conversations.

Executive function skills: writing support for students with ADHD

Ella Holton-Mccoy

Feb 17, 20236 min read

Special Education

Executive function skills: writing support for students with ADHD

This article will teach you about how you can help your student with ADHD learn to write.

Don't just think outside the box, think about the box: Unlock the magic of metacognition

Kathy Balboa & Kelsey Sinclair

Feb 8, 20237 min read

Executive Function

Don't just think outside the box, think about the box: Unlock the magic of metacognition

In this article, you will learn about metacognition, why it is important, and how you can help your students gain these mental processes.

The Definitive Guide To Emotional Control (2023)

Seanessy Gavin

Feb 2, 20238 min read

Executive Function

The Definitive Guide To Emotional Control (2023)

In this article, I will help you identify issues with emotional control and provide you with strategies you can implement today.

Executive function skills: Which EF skills should I see at different ages? (2023)

Kelsey Sinclair, M.Ed.

Jan 19, 20237 min read

Executive Function

Executive function skills: Which EF skills should I see at different ages? (2023)

Have you been wondering what executive function skills are expected for your child’s age? Read on to learn more!

Kate King

Dec 27, 20223 min read

Assessment

Why is my child struggling in school?

If you see your child is missing assignments, spending excessive time on projects or avoiding school, read this to learn about next steps.

Special education: IEP goals for executive functioning skills (2024)

Sean McCormick

Dec 22, 202211 min read

Special Education

Special education: IEP goals for executive functioning skills (2024)

In this article, you will see a range of executive functioning IEP goals that will guide your student's IEP team to support EF.

Transitioning to college: 3 signs your student with ADHD is struggling (and how to help)

Sean McCormick

Dec 14, 20229 min read

Executive Function

Transitioning to college: 3 signs your student with ADHD is struggling (and how to help)

As a parent of a college student with ADHD, keep your eyes peeled for these three signs when your student transitions to college.

What are executive functioning skills and why do they matter?

Sean McCormick

Dec 9, 202212 min read

Executive Function

What are executive functioning skills and why do they matter?

What are executive functioning skills? And why are they so important? Remember using the P.O.S.I.T.I.V.E. acronym.

Parenting Students with ADHD: What Is The ADHD Iceberg? (2022)

Sean McCormick

Nov 11, 20228 min read

Executive Function

Parenting Students with ADHD: What Is The ADHD Iceberg? (2022)

The ADHD Iceberg is a visual way of explaining the many symptoms of ADHD that kids experience internally (rather than displaying externally)

6 Signs Your Child Has Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (And How To Support)

Sean McCormick

Oct 28, 202213 min read

Executive Function

6 Signs Your Child Has Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (And How To Support)

Have you noticed the following things in your child with ADHD? Sudden, intense bouts of rage when their feelings are hurt?

Executive function coaching: The definitive guide (2023)

Sean McCormick

Oct 20, 202213 min read

Executive Function

Executive function coaching: The definitive guide (2023)

In this post I am going to tell you everything you need to know about executive function coaching -- you know, the who, what, why and how!

What Do You Do When Your Kid Says, "I Don't Care If I Fail"?

Sean McCormick

Sep 29, 20223 min read

Special Education

What Do You Do When Your Kid Says, "I Don't Care If I Fail"?

Nothing hurts parents hearts more than to hear their student say, "I don't care if I fail."

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