All around us there are celebrations happening – graduations, weddings, reunions of friends and families who have been apart for over a year, new jobs; you name it we are celebrating and for good reason! Big events in our lives, big accomplishments and major milestones … Continue readingCelebrate Success
You know that EEC provides traditional one-on-one coaching virtually and in person, but did you know that there are additional components to the coaching model that EEC coaches provide? These components allow us to individualize the level of support you need while also meeting your … Continue readingCoaching Model
It’s officially autumn and you are well into your first semester of the school year. How is college going for you so far? Though there are many positive and exciting things about the transition to college, if you are like most students, you are also … Continue readingConquering the College Transition
After a few sessions with a 16-year-old, it seemed as though the excuses kept getting in his way of completing his homework assignments; “I forgot” “I get too stressed out” “I don’t think that assignment REALLY has to be turned in” … Continue readingBeyond excuses, using a child’s strengths to create more self-awareness
Have you created that summertime bucket list yet? Maybe you have planned a vacation to the Cape or to visit relatives? Maybe you have some backyard barbeques planned? Or maybe you are looking forward to time at the pool or on the boat? But, have … Continue readingSummer Bucket List
Throughout this past year COVID-19 and executive function skills have had very real, visible and significant impacts on our lives. While everyone is aware of the significant impact that COVID-19 has had on our lives, not everyone is as aware of the significant role and impact that executive function skills have had on each and every one of our daily lives. … Continue readingReframing How We Think about Executive Function Skills
There are four areas that parents and students need to work through as they establish a thriving environment and process to handle remote education. … Continue readingSetting the Home for Remote Learning
The importance of ditching the executive function agenda when facing student resistance. I would like to share a story. I started with a client not too long ago who was extremely resistant to the coaching process and battles depression. The client had been characterized as … Continue readingThe Art of the Coaching Relationship
During this time, that is becoming known as the “new normal,” parents, teachers, and students are doing their best to manage the massive shift in roles and responsibilities. From changes in work for parents and changes in learning for students, we are forced into a paradigm … Continue readingCovid19 parenting. Connecting, problem-solving, and fostering self-regulation skills in the home.
So let’s continue to talk about the new “normal” and reframing a perspective on priorities and spending time on what matters. You get a sense from me at this point that I’m pretty optimistic about most things of (in) life. So, it’s not hard for … Continue readingThe New Normal. Plenty of Time. #Unschooling and #Parenting
