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Three College Application Mistakes Students Make and How Parents Can Avoid Making Them Worse

Dot Kowal shares 3 common college application mistakes neurodivergent students make and practical parent tips to support essays and portals without taking over or rewriting their voice.

Dot Kowal

Jan 217 min read

3 Steps to Help Your Student With Missing Assignments Going Into Winter Break

Worried about your student’s missing assignments before winter break? Learn simple steps to reduce stress, communicate with teachers, and help them finish strong.

Sean McCormick

Dec 11, 20257 min read

5 Ways To Motivate Students Who Struggle With Executive Function Skills

5 ways to motivate disengaged students through the techniques of executive function coaching.

Communication

Sean McCormick

Sep 4, 20258 min read

17 Strategies to Support Your Child with ADHD When They Transition From Elementary to Middle School (2025)

In this guide, our goal is to give you practical tips, tricks, and resources to better support your child's transition to middle school.

Transitions

Sean McCormick

Aug 19, 202518 min read

6 Signs Your Child Has Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (And How To Support)

Learn 6 common signs that your child with ADHD has rejection-sensitive dysphoria and how to support them.

Executive Function

Sean McCormick

Jul 22, 202514 min read

Finals Plan of Attack: Measuring Progress & Making Adjustments To Your Study Plan (Part 3)

Learn how to help your student measure progress and adjust their finals study plan using error logs and practice tests. This guide shows how tracking data leads to better focus, less stress, and higher scores.

Sean McCormick

May 21, 20256 min read

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Finals Plan of Attack: Taking Action (Part 2)

Help your student take action on their finals plan with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to prioritize classes, avoid common study mistakes, and use time-blocking to boost grades where it matters most.

Sean McCormick

May 13, 20256 min read

Finals Plan of Attack: Prepare Your Plan of Action (Part 1)

Learn how to help your student plan for finals by setting clear grade goals, calculating what they need on final exams, and creating a focused study plan—plus a simple email template to use with teachers.

Sean McCormick

May 6, 20256 min read

What is End of Semester Burnout? And 12 Ways to Help

Feeling like it’s crunch time? Learn how to spot end-of-semester burnout and discover 12 smart strategies to help your students thrive.

Sean McCormick

May 1, 20259 min read

4 Steps To Prepare Your High School Student for College (Without Doing Everything for Them)

Help your high school student get ready for college with practical steps to build independence, life skills, and executive function.

Sean McCormick

Apr 9, 20255 min read

Why Is My Kids Room Always Messy? A Guide for Parents of ADHD Students

Struggling to get your teen to clean their room? This guide offers simple, realistic steps to help them get organized and stay organized.

Sean McCormick

Apr 9, 20255 min read

How to Set Boundaries With Your Child Without Damaging the Relationship

Learn practical steps to setting healthy, effective boundaries as a parent without hurting your relationship.

Sean McCormick

Apr 4, 20256 min read

How To Practice Assertive Communication With Your Child (And Improve Your Relationship)

Learn how to teach assertive communication to kids and teens with this step-by-step guide for parents and educators.

Sean McCormick

Apr 2, 20255 min read

The Dangers of Overloading: How Too Many Activities Can Damage Executive Function Skills

Learn how to recognize the signs of overloading and take steps to create a balanced schedule that supports academic success and well-being.

Sean McCormick

Mar 11, 20256 min read

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How to Get Your Teen to Follow Through Using a Behavior Contract (Without Nagging or Hovering)

Learn how to make a simple behavior contract that sets clear expectations with your teen, so you’re not micromanaging or losing your mind.

Sean McCormick

Feb 26, 20254 min read

3 Ways You Can Help A Struggling Student In Less Than 3 Minutes

How to help a student who is struggling with executive function skills in 3 minutes or less. Try these techniques!

Sean McCormick

Aug 7, 20244 min read

How To Have The Best Semester Yet: Master Time Management with Google Calendar 📅 (Part 2)

Help students start the semester strong by using Google Calendar as an external brain to track assignments, plan work time, and reduce stress. Learn common digital calendar mistakes and a simple step-by-step setup process.

Time blindness

Sean McCormick

Jan 18, 20246 min read