Sarah’s son, Todd, is a perfectionist who spends hours doing his homework. He gets upset whenever he doesn’t like his work and tears it...

Flexible thinking and problem solving are key components of learning. We are constantly presented with questions needing an answer. “What...

All students must memorize information. The benefit of using flashcards is students can quiz themselves on the material. Quizzing has...

Believing that intelligence can grow allows students to learn more. The idea that intelligence is not a fixed trait leads students to...

“I can’t do it! It’s wrong!” Nicole announces loudly. Tears are followed by the declaration that the book is wrong. Nicole is adamant...

Work smarter not harder, is a great theme for time management. People who lack time management skills tend to run late and build up...

Bryce wants to be like his friend who is excellent at soccer, can memorize anything quickly and always has a witty comment to share. So...

Today I spoke to a mom of a 10 year old who is struggling in school. This student, Ben, is a bright boy who had been diagnosed with ADHD...