After making progress on the habits and skills that are relatively easy for the client to adopt, like using MyHomework App to track assignments or seamlessly maintaining a routine with binders, notebooks, and folders so handouts are not misplaced, clients find that it’s now time … Continue readingNow the hard work begins and motivation really matters

Grades, after all, are not the endgame of education. It is the beliefs, values, and traits that foster the development of independence and self-determination that surpass whatever value grades can offer. As parents and educators, we have a major role in developing the right beliefs … Continue readingIt’s the child that gets straight A’s that may need the most help

Does self control matter? Research says that it does. Building awareness is a critical first step in helping your child improve self-control and regain success inside and outside the classroom. Start a conversation with your son or daughter and use the checklist below of target behaviors … Continue readingAwareness is an effective building block towards improving self control

Don’t think that success is a natural thing. It is based, not only on effort, but the repeated application of the right effort. A key to success is knowing the right strategies, knowing the desired results, and knowing the right skills of effective effort and … Continue reading8 DOMAINS OF LEARNING SUCCESS

One-to-one computing is a relatively new educational lingo in Education. But one that’s picking up speed as more and more schools across the country are placing mobile devices, such as laptops (Duxbury High School) or Ipads (Sacred Heart), into the hands of each student.  There … Continue readingThe 45-day challenge: Start school with a mindset for academic success