If your child struggles with attention, time management and/or organization skills How to Apply It! 1) Coaches usually work one-on-one with students to pinpoint difficulties and identify approaches to help students be more self-sufficient 1) The coach sets ... View More
If your child is struggling to manage ADHD and parents are prepared to take on a more proactive coaching and support role How to Apply It! 1) Parent coaching programs provide training and support for parents who then understand how to provide ongoing support... View More
If your student is struggling with ADHD, emotional challenges or both How to Apply It! 1) When students are experiencing emotional challenges, it might appear that they have problems with executive functions (attention, working memory or flexible thinking) s... View More
All students, particularly those who are good observers but don't respond well to direct feedback How to Apply It! 1) The best way to teach students how to act and think through difficult problems or situations is to model or show them the expected behavio... View More
All children, particularly those who struggle with friendships How to Apply It! 1) Self-awareness and supportive adult relationships are essential for developing empathy, and empathy leads to healthier, happier adults. 1) When your child is upset, begin a... View More
Mindfulness is an alternative to yoga and meditation which focuses on helping students be more aware and respectful of their feelings, thoughts, beliefs and behaviors with the objective of managing emotions and self-regulating behavior. How to Apply It! 1) ... View More
If your student is introverted or is anxious when meeting new people How to Apply It! 1) By practicing ways to start a conversation, parents can help calm children who are anxious about meeting new people or being in large gatherings. 1) Reassure students t... View More
If your child has difficulty building friendships How to Apply It! Having a structured approach can help them develop the social and relationship skills they need. GIVE and VALIDATE are two mnemonic acronyms to try as you think about how you are communicat... View More