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Caffeine and ADHD
I love this article about caffeine and ADHD. It is something for all of us to think about. 7 Things I Learned About Caffeine and Kids...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 16, 20171 min read


Back-To-School: Setting Up Your Home Office Space for Success
Back-To-School: Setting Up Your Home Office Space for Success “Good order is the foundation of all good things.” — Edmund Burke,...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 16, 20173 min read
Back To School Prep Strategies
School is just around the corner! Where did summer go? Going back to school brings many new opportunities and challenges. Parents and...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 15, 20172 min read


Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia
What is a specific learning disorder with impairment in reading (Dyslexia)? It is language-based disorder and is a general term that...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 15, 20172 min read


Make School Mornings Flow Easier
Parents, Getting the entire family ready for back to school can seem like madness. Here are some great tips to make mornings flow easier...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 14, 20173 min read


What Teachers See: How ADHD Impacts Learning in High School
Parents, Here is a brief synopsis of what behaviors ADHD teenagers exhibit. As work becomes more rigorous and teachers expect students to...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 10, 20171 min read


Healthy Sleep Creates Happy Families
Good sleep is crucial to maintaining a good attitude for parents and being able to learn for children. According to…. SleepEducation.org ...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 7, 20171 min read


The New Thinking About ADHD and Executive Functioning
Hey Parents, Teachers, Tutors and others, Here’s a great article that combines ADHD and Executive functioning. It’s a great resource for...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 3, 20171 min read


Back to School Countdown
Parents, Over the next few weeks I will be sharing tips to get you and your children ready to head back to school with ease. Let’s begin...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 31, 20171 min read


Why “Goldilocks” Parenting Helps Build Executive Functioning Skills
Parents, This is a great article about how to be a parent who is “just right.” Enjoy! Why “Goldilocks” Parenting Helps Build Executive...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 28, 20171 min read


ACT prep camp starts August 1st! College Application Essay, too!
Hi parents! I hope you and your kids are having a great summer! We have 2 college prep camps next week. Please forward this...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 25, 20171 min read


6 Surprising Ways Dyslexia Affects Me as a Young Adult
Dear Parents, I really enjoyed this article about a young adult who has dyslexia. Letting our kids know what technology errors they are...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 13, 20171 min read


CNN: 7 ways the iPhone has made life worse
Did you see my article a few weeks ago about smart phones and family? If not, click here. And here is some more good info on cell phones...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 12, 20171 min read


My Teen’s Developing Executive Functioning Skills
Anyone who has spent time around teens knows that they develop at different rates both physically and emotionally; however, many people...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 27, 20175 min read


“13 Reasons Why” Movie Review
I just recently finished watching the Netflix Original Series called “13 Reasons Why.” I thought it would be good to give my thoughts on...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 22, 20172 min read


IEP Binder: How to Assemble and Organize
According to GreatSchools.org , “the IEP, Individualized Education Program, is a written document that’s developed for each public school...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 10, 20171 min read


Vikki Summer Camp flier
Join multi-book author Vikki Carrel and University of Utah graduate student Ben Hopes for a three-day interactive reading and writing...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 9, 20171 min read
What do I wish for my child?
Parents, In this Understood segment, there are several short videos of REAL parents who are sharing stories with each other. I think some...
Nancy Thorup
May 23, 20171 min read


Interested in a summer book club?
Book clubs can be a great way to engage your child in reading while learning valuable skills and having fun. We are considering hosting...
Nancy Thorup
May 19, 20172 min read
Tips for Mastering School Skills This Summer
Filling in the gaps or enrichment with reading, writing, grammar, math, and spelling are great reasons to have your child attend summer...
Nancy Thorup
May 19, 20172 min read
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