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Tools of EF Success

The Tools of the Trade for Executive Functioning Success

December 21, 2022December 20, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

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:…

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Clutter Free 2023

The Great Reset: Becoming Clutter-free in 2023!

December 20, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

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…

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Support Your Child's Entrance to College

Supporting Your Child’s Entrance to College

August 8, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

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.…

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Tutoring Business Part 2

How to Start Your Own Tutoring/Educational Support Businesses-Part 2

August 4, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

I am often asked about the nuts and bolts of starting a tutoring or educational support practice. Although there is no one set of guidelines, there are steps to engage in to maximize the success of tutoring or educational support…

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Summertime and EF Skills

Summertime and Executive Functioning Skills

June 16, 2022June 17, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

Executive Functioning: The managing of time, stuff and information is not only for school time. Summer is an excellent time to stretch and practice executive functioning skills in real-world situations.  By making executive functioning skills a part of life, meaningful…

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Advice for Reading

Advice for Reading Literature: Tips and Tricks

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

A Summary by Aviv and Maor (based on How to Read Literature Like a Professor for Kids by Thomas Foster) Most stories are about a quest. A quest is a specific journey or adventure that a character or characters go on…

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Procrastination The Thief of Time

Procrastination “The Thief of Time”

April 20, 2022April 28, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

Procrastination is the delay or avoidance of a task that needs to be completed. It usually involves intentional or habitual putting off something that needs to be done even if the consequences to the action are severe. In our modern…

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The Blessing of a To Do List

April 6, 2022April 12, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

A To-Do List is defined as a list of tasks that need to be accomplished. Typically, a To-Do List is time sensitive and has some sort of organization to it. Sometimes a to-do list is done by priority in tasks,…

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The Academic Priorities for Diverse Learners for 2022: One Educator’s Point of View

February 24, 2022April 12, 2022 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

by Michelle Porjes, Ed.S. As we move into March of 2022, we are also moving into the 3rd year of the COVID experience. Although like many aspects of COVID, in education we are nowhere near where we were in February…

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Promoting Executive Functioning During the Winter Break

November 30, 2021 Michelle PorjesExecutive Functioning

“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…

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