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Understanding ADHD Understimulation: A Guide For Parents Of Middle School Students
When most people think about ADHD, they imagine a child who is overly energetic, distracted, or unable to sit still. But there’s …
Starting The Year Strong With Academic Coaching For High School Students
The start of a new school year brings excitement and new opportunities. However, for middle and high school students, it …
How To Get Study Time In When Traveling For School Sports
Being a student-athlete is like having two full-time jobs—school and sports. When traveling for games, meets, or tournaments, …
ADHD Learning Strategies For Middle School Parents
Middle school can be difficult for any child, especially because they have new classes, heavier workloads, changing …
Effects Of Parental Pressure On Students' Academic Performance
Parents want the best for their children. They hope strong grades will open doors to future opportunities — prestigious colleges, …
How To Study With ADHD: Strategies For Middle And High School Students
For middle and high school students with ADHD, studying can feel like running a marathon with shoelaces tied together. …
How To Help Kids With Homework: Effective Tips Without Doing It For Them
Helping your child with homework can feel like a daily balancing act. You want to see them succeed and avoid unnecessary …
STEM Competitions For High School Students In The Bay Area
Bay Area high schoolers are surrounded by innovation. But how many get the chance to put their skills to the test in real-world …
How To Help A Child With ADHD Focus In School: A Practical Guide For Bay Area Parents Of Middle Schoolers
Middle school brings a new level of academic and emotional challenges. For children with ADHD, this transition can be …
Understanding the ADHD Impact on Academic Performance—And How To Help
ADHD is often misunderstood. It’s not about a lack of intelligence or motivation. Many students with ADHD are bright, creative, …
Student-Centered Learning Explained: How Child-Led Education Can Help Struggling Kids Thrive
When school feels like a daily battle, it’s not always about the content. It’s frequently about the fit.
Is Private School Worth It? What To Do When Your Child Falls Behind
High tuition, big hopes. Then, the sinking feeling. You enrolled your child in private school for the smaller classes, stronger …
How To Motivate A Teen With ADHD When School Isn’t Their Top Priority
When your teen stops caring about school, it’s more than frustrating. It’s heartbreaking. You see their potential. You know …
Why ADHD Makes Reading Hard—And What Parents Can Do To Help
About 11.5% of adolescents aged 12-17 in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to the Centers for Disease …
Back-To-School Prep: 5 Tips For Bay Area Parents
The backpacks are packed, the supply lists are checked off, and somehow, summer slipped through your fingers. As a parent, …
Back-To-School Without The Stress
The final weeks of summer bring a bittersweet mix of emotions. There's excitement about new teachers, routines, sports, …
Summer Programs For 8th Graders In The Bay Area
Summer can feel like a toss-up for middle schoolers’ parents. On one hand, your child deserves a break after a long school year …
Summer Slide Statistics Every Parent Should Know
You’ve probably heard about the “summer slide,” the academic backslide many students face during summer break. But how …
Is Summer School for 6th Graders Worth It?
As summer break begins, parents of rising 6th graders find themselves wondering what’s next. Should their child take a …
ATHLETIC SUCCESS THROUGH ACADEMIC COACHING!
Our Academic Coaching for Student-Athletes program is designed to help student-athletes improve their academic performance and achieve their academic goals.