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We Have to Stop Measuring Students by “Motivation”

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Motivation—we throw this word around so often.  Some days we wake up motivated to power-clean the house. Some days we wake up feeling unmotivated and…

The Lead Domino Series: Part 3

The Lead Domino Series: Part 3

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Originally published on The Yellin Center blog We know lead dominos come in all forms. Sometimes they take the form of a task, other times…

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Self Regulation

Self Regulation

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In simple terms, self-regulation is the ability to control one’s body and self. Many students struggle to self-regulate in their daily lives. For example, students…

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Finish Strong!

Finish Strong!

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We’ve made it through three quarters of the year, through all of the success and growth, and every frustration and setback. Don’t stop now—the end…

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Preventing the Summer Slide

Preventing the Summer Slide

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When school is in session, students gain not only academic knowledge, but life skills they can apply to be successful in school (EF skills like…

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How Parents Can Help Teens When They Procrastinate

How Parents Can Help Teens When They Procrastinate

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Originally published on Grown and Flown, November 16, 2022 Procrastination: “the action of delaying or postponing something.” Your definition may be “the source of all…

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Time Management

Time Management

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Many students today are involved in various activities in addition to school, which makes time management an important skill. Time management is the ability for…

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<strong>Promoting Academic Resilience for Students with ADHD</strong>

Promoting Academic Resilience for Students with ADHD

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Emotions tend to be contagious. The emotion portrayed by an individual has the ability to influence the mood of another, regardless of whether that emotion…

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ADHD and Homework: Creating the Concentration

ADHD and Homework: Creating the Concentration

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Homework is one of the most concentration-intensive activities students encounter. This is due to its unstructured and unstimulating nature compared to an interactive lesson being…

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The Misinterpretation of ADHD: Being “Rude”

The Misinterpretation of ADHD: Being “Rude”

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Hyperactivity, forgetfulness, distraction, abrupt or excessively frequent input into conversations, irritability, and difficulty waiting have been colloquially identified as rude behaviors in many settings. Although…

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5 Changes That Can Help with Homework

5 Changes That Can Help with Homework

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Most parents know the battle over homework with a teenager all too well. You know why it’s important for students to do their homework on…

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Maintaining Momentum

Maintaining Momentum

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Students’ energy ebbs and flows throughout the semester, and sometimes they lose momentum. When this happens, we need to remind students that it’s normal, but…

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Self-Advocating

Self-Advocating

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Often, we expect students to advocate for themselves, but sometimes they’re hesitant because they feel uncomfortable or nervous talking to their teachers. Developing self-advocacy skills…

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