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Have you felt sluggish, discouraged, or fatigued lately? Even if it seems like nothing is really wrong on the surface, you might be wondering if making some lifestyle changes could help you cultivate a more positive attitude. For instance, if you’re concerned that your low moods are affecting your approach to parenting, you can seek … Continue reading Ditch These 5 Habits to Feel Happier and Healthier

Sir Isaac Newton observed that an object at rest stays at rest until a force acts upon it. He also pointed out the opposite: An object in motion stays in motion until a force acts upon it. In both cases, a force is needed to effect change. This is one of his three laws of … Continue reading Why Getting Started is the Hardest Part

Routines define who we are. That's a big statement, but it's true. The actions we take each day add up over time. In my daily work with students of all ages, we often work towards their personal goals, be it academic achievement, better organizational skills, or learning more about themselves and satisfying curiosity. Routines inevitably … Continue reading The Importance of Routines

Labelling 2020 as an unusual year would be an understatement. On a large scale, our global community was put to the test, as were our local governments, health care systems, economies, and education systems. These challenges create a situation in which it is easy to say "Good riddance" to a year filled with struggle and … Continue reading What I Learned from 2020

What are executive functions? You may have heard this term before floating around the hallways of schools, parent-teacher interviews, or maybe even in the work environment. Although there has been much neuroscience, psychology, and education research on the topic, it is generally understood that executive functions are the higher order cognitive processes that allow us … Continue reading Executive Functions at Home