by MKWray | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog
As we get closer to exams, students are getting increasingly stressed out. And when teens are stressed about their exams, it can affect everyone else around them, too! Following the four-step planning process below can help students prepare more effectively for their...
by MKWray | Nov 19, 2024 | Blog
Students’ grades are the most important factor colleges consider when making admissions decisions. So, with the end of the semester approaching, how can you make sure your student is finishing the semester with the best grades they can? At this point in the...
by MKWray | Oct 17, 2024 | Blog
With the end of the semester on the horizon, many students may feel overwhelmed by low grades or feeling behind in some of their classes. As a parent, it can be stressful to see that your student has overdue work, or get notifications from their teacher that they’re...
by MKWray | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog
Re-reading class notes and/or textbooks is one of the most common methods students use to study for exams. Unfortunately, research also shows that this is one of the least effective study methods for improving students’ performance on exams (Dunloski, 2013)....
by MKWray | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog
As a parent, you’re likely very aware of the impact your student’s GPA can have on their ability to get into college, earn scholarships, and even save on car insurance. What you may be less aware of is the impact your student’s executive function (EF) skills can have...
by MKWray | Aug 22, 2024 | Blog
Many of the students we work with struggle with focus, organization, and procrastination…all of which are common challenges for kids with ADHD. We have a lot of conversations with parents who suspect their child or teen might have ADHD, or who have recently...
