By Richard Solomon, PhD, Clinical Director, Delta Consultants Without time to prepare, parents, grandparents and caretakers have been asked to assume a multitude of roles throughout the past five weeks—teacher, recreation director, counselor, executive coach and….parent, all while remaining at home. While most parents are not trained for the first four (and most are only “trained” for the … [Read more...]
How to Schedule a School Day at Home
By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate I homeschooled my son last year due to medical reasons. Here is what I learned about how to schedule the day. I hope some of these ideas will help you structure your day during this difficult time when all our children are at home. Starting the Day Give a 15-minute warning and a five-minute warning to start time and try to … [Read more...]
Study Skills for Lifelong Success
Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Developing effective study skills is essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in both academic and workplace settings. Today's jam-packed school curricula don't teach study and organizational skills. Thus, … [Read more...]
Is Getting Out the Door in the Morning a Struggle?
Minimize the Stress at the Start of the School Day For many families, getting out the door each morning is often a struggle. In these moments, it is clear why time management is important. In particular, for families with ADHD, school mornings can feel like a nightmare: “Where is your backpack?” “Why didn’t you brush your teeth?” “Don’t you have gym today?” “Why didn’t you pack your … [Read more...]