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Hi, Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend soaking up the last warm rays of sunshine. Big week up ahead… I’m looking forward to returning to school (no other choice 😉)—ah, the September air! Fresh inspiration, enthusiastic students to welcome and start the year with the...

The last day of school is right around the corner, and the school year is over. Packed schedules and hectic days often present additional challenges. Join me as I describe two kids' personalities, taking apart their behaviors and preferences. Then, we'll replace...

A while back, I assessed Elky Stern, an easygoing fourth grader with a mind always on the move. While working on a multiplication worksheet, I noticed something unusual: Instead of starting at the first problem and working through in order, she scanned the page for...

Hello! For some, midterms might be over, while for others, they’re starting. Whichever way, these strategies support test-takers throughout the school year. Preparing for tests isn’t covered in any school curriculum, yet it is important for life. It requires creating...

Parents and Educators, I hope you had a wonderful Yom Tov! Welcome back to school and to the start of homework. Again. So, how do you have students efficiently do their homework — When it's so difficult to get things together? For as long as homework has existed, it’s...

Parents and Educators, SMARTIE Buddy is a labor of love. Our student plans harmoniously blend emotional insight and cognitive strategies. By integrating cutting-edge brain research with a thoughtful approach, we achieve remarkable results BSD. Now, I'm privileged to...

Hi, I got a message from a Certified Coach — and it made me smile from ear to ear. You’d smile too! This is exactly what you’re hoping for and dreaming of! Was it all of a sudden…? Or she learned that she can learn? See, once she understood more about her brain...