By Jackie Stachel Beyond Booksmart You feel like a broken record. How many times have you mentioned/suggested/demanded that your child stop texting, checking the Twitter feed, or watching the latest viral sensation on YouTube while doing homework? Well, knowing that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Executive Functioning
Hosted by The Institute for Learning and Development Friday, 10/21/16 8:30am-3:30pm Hilton Garden Inn 5 Wheeler Road Burlington, MA “Executive Function, Metacognition and Emotion: Fostering Resilient Learners” This conference will include presentations, case discussions, and small group activities focused on … Continue reading
Caitlin Keene Beyond Booksmart Understanding the motivation behind procrastination is often our best tool to combatting it. At times it can stem from perfectionism, where your child may be so anxious about failing at a task, it is easier not … Continue reading
The Understood Team Understood.org Going back to school and adjusting to new routines can be tricky for kids with learning and attention issues, and for you. But having the right tools can make the transition easier. Use these back-to-school downloads … Continue reading
Amanda Morin Parent Advocate & Former Teacher Understood.org Some kids find it hard to tune in to directions. Others struggle to follow through. What kind of trouble they have depends on the issue causing it. Find out the causes … Continue reading
Amanda Morin Parent Advocate & Former Teacher Understood.org Executive function is like the CEO of the brain. It’s in charge of making sure things get done from the planning stages of the job to the final deadline. When kids have … Continue reading