Welcome to “Navigating the Yearly Calendar!” This is a monthly series where we will explore strategies and tools that intersect with the calendar and rhythm of the school year. There is a reason we as humans mark time. It is…
Author: Michelle Porjes
Navigating the Yearly Calendar: Executive Functioning in January
Welcome to “Navigating the Yearly Calendar!” This is a monthly series where we will explore strategies and tools that intersect with the calendar and rhythm of the school year. There is a reason we as humans mark time. It is…
The Tools of the Trade for Executive Functioning Success
When I work with clients, particularly kids and teens, I often hear:“I can’t find it”“We don’t have this”“I have one, but it’s broken” To be successful in any job or profession, we need the RIGHT tools. We need to know:…
The Great Reset: Becoming Clutter-free in 2023!
One of the main concerns parents have related to executive functioning is organization of materials and space. Parents will share concerns such as:“Her backpack is a mess, and there are crumpled up papers at the bottom of the backpack”“His desk…
Navigating the Yearly Calendar: Executive Functioning in December
Welcome to “Navigating the Yearly Calendar!” This is a monthly series where we will explore strategies and tools that intersect with the calendar and rhythm of the school year. There is a reason we as humans mark time. It is…
Navigating the Yearly Calendar: Executive Functioning in November
Welcome to “Navigating the Yearly Calendar!” This is a monthly series where we will explore strategies and tools that intersect with the calendar and rhythm of the school year. There is a reason we as humans mark time. It is…
Navigating the Yearly Calendar: Executive Functioning in October
Welcome to the “Navigating the Yearly Calendar” series! This is a monthly series where we will explore strategies and tools that intersect with the calendar and the rhythm of a school year. There is a reason we as humans mark…
Navigating the Yearly Calendar: Executive Functioning in September
Welcome to the “Navigating the Yearly Calendar” series! This is a monthly series where we will explore strategies and tools that intersect with the calendar and the rhythm of a school year. There is a reason we as humans mark…
What Tik Tok Taught Me
I recently began using Tik Tok and creating content on its platform as a new way to communicate. For those of you who do not know, TikTok is a highly popular social media platform. The main purpose of Tik Tok…
Supporting Your Child’s Entrance to College
It is not unusual for our children to have educational support services beyond the classroom experience. Many children work with tutors and coaches to master material, prepare for high stakes tests, and process the bumps of development and/or time management.…