Returning to school after a fun and care-free of summer can be tough. That’s particularly true for kids with ADHD or executive functioning challenges who struggle with skills like transitioning between activities, organization, flexible thinking and working memory. The key is to switch back to school mode a bit earlier - don’t wait until the day before school starts. Check out these strategies to try with your children; the goal is to get your children into a routine now, so that on the first day of school, you’re smooth sailing!

Often, holiday time can be hectic and stressful. If your child has executive functioning issues or ADHD, their behavior can cause additional difficulties. Thoughtful planning and adjusting your own expectations can help your family navigate the holidays more successfully. Read on to learn more about how to stay cool, calm and collected during the holiday season.

Midterm exams are approaching for high school students. For many freshman and sophomore students, this will be their first experience taking midterm exams.

Learning to study for several high stakes exams, and complete long-term projects simultaneously can feel intimidating and anxiety-inducing. However, it doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming; learning to master specific executive functioning skills can help students feel confident and reassured that they can get through their midterm exams successfully.

Read through tips here, to help your teen create a successful game plan for their upcoming exams.

Happy Holidays! We are in the midst of the holiday season, after not being able to celebrate much last year. I wanted to re-share a holiday blog post from a couple of years ago, now that friends and family are back to celebrating (safely). Read on to learn tips and tricks to help you navigate holiday celebrations with your kids.

In today’s busy world, time management skills for students are increasingly important. While we may wish things could slow down a bit, what is asked of young people now is increasingly demanding - both in and outside of school. Read on to learn more about why it's so important to plan ahead.

Summer is winding down and the new school year will begin soon. The start of school can be both exciting and a bit nerve-racking for both kids and parents alike.

Now is a good time to get a jump start on preparing for the new school year. In this post are a few simple, yet helpful things you can do with your children over the next couple of weeks to get them feeling confident and comfortable about the upcoming school year. Read on to learn more.

Imagine standing in line to order a coffee. You could jump to the front of the line, skipping over everyone in front of you, and bark your order. OR you could wait in line for your turn and then place your order.

Most adults have the self-control to pause and do what’s right in a given situation. What about kids? What does self-control mean for them and how do we help foster this skill? Read on to learn more.

Summer reading can feel like somewhat of a drag, especially for children with learning or attention issues. Your child may need more encouragement than ever to keep up their reading routine over summer break. Check out these strategies to help motivate your child to keep on reading.

Often, holiday time can be hectic and stressful. If your child has executive functioning issues or ADHD, their behavior can cause additional difficulties. Thoughtful planning and adjusting your own expectations can help your family navigate the holidays more successfully.

It’s tough to keep kids motivated. A system of rewards and consequences could be just the encouragement your child needs to keep things moving in the right direction. Here are some ideas for putting your own system in place.

School's out and summer is here, hooray! Homework may be the last thing kids want to think about over their summer vacation. However, it's fairly common for most kids to have assignments over the summer break. With so much going on and the daily routine changing, it can be tough for families and kids to stay on top of everything. Some of these tools can help - read on to find out!

There are various reasons why some kids are more likely to develop test anxiety. Test anxiety often correlates with kids who have learning issues. Children who have ADHD or other learning issues may already feel somewhat anxious about school and when it's time to take a test, that feeling is magnified. 

Children with learning and attention issues may need an extra confidence boost to keep stress and self-doubt under control on test day. These surprising tips might do the trick to help reduce test anxiety.