“What??!” “These kids need a break from school!” “The last thing I want to think about is making my kid do anything!” “ No way! As a parent, I am tired too” Before you dismiss this blog, read on for…
Author: Michelle Porjes
How to Manage Children’s Expectations for the Holidays 2021
As a society, we are out of practice with a lot of things due the pandemic experience and holiday behavior is one of these things. Read on for guidance to think about in anticipation of the 2021 fall holiday season.
5 Helpful Books for those in the Sandwich Generation
How to Care for Aging Parents: A One-Stop Resource for All Your Medical, FInancial, Housing, and Emotional Issues. Virginia Morris. This book has been featured on Oprah and Good Morning America. It is a comprehensive resource for families navigating eldercare…
Families & Executive Functioning: Along for the Journey
When families work with me we enter a relationship that is more than grades– We take a journey to define strengths, understand difficulties and find a path that works. Setbacks are a part of the process; we accept them, discuss…
Trick or Treat Time is Back! Five Ways to Prepare your children for the comeback of Halloween 2021
I didn’t really grow up with Halloween although I have a few memories of giving out candy or running around the neighborhood filling a pillowcase with lots of candy. When I became a parent, I didn’t make a big deal…
Five ways to help children wind down at the end of the school day
Even when we are tired, sometimes it is hard to wind down and get ready for bed. This is often true with kids, especially at the beginning of a school year. Read on for five tips to help your child…
Five Reasons to Purchase ‘The Pocket Guide of Tools’
There are many excellent books and materials on executive functioning. Read on to see what purchasing The Pocket Guide of Tools should be one of the resources your family has. It is compact and easy to use. The Pocket Guide…
5 Questions to Assess Your Child’s/Teen’s Managing of Time, Stuff & Information
October is a great month to look critically at your child/teen’s study routines to assess if they are setting themselves up for success or if alterations need to be made. Read on for five guiding questions. Does your child/teen have…
Available Now: The Pocket Guide of Tools!
The Pocket Guide of Tools is a condensed version of Big Book of Tools designed to highlight key tools and strategies in the Big Book of Tools. It is specifically designed for direct student use and can also be a handy reference guide for adults.…
It’s time to go back to school! Here are 5 ways to control time so that time does not control you
Schedules are vital. Make sure there is a written schedule so that everyone knows what will happen each day. Don’t forget to include family obligations and after school activities. Daily “home” work times. Children need time each day to complete…