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Jun 25
2 min

Online Learning and ADHD

Students with ADHD and Executive Functioning deficits will likely find online learning particularly challenging. Anything that requires ...

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Sam B.

Jun 9
2 min

Daydreaming: Making Time for Creativity

Have you ever been called out for Daydreaming in class? I bet it didn't feel great. Daydreaming can make it seem like you are spaced out...

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Sam B.

Jun 2
2 min

CHADD: No Summer Camp? Now What?!

We wanted to use our blog post this week to share CHADD's recent article entitled No Summer Camp? Now What?! Adults and kids with ADHD a...

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Sam B.

May 17
1 min

Summer Programs from Star Tutoring

One thing we have heard consistently from parents is that e-schooling in Dallas, Richardson and Plano has not been rigorous. We have hear...

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Sam B.

May 11
2 min

Asking for Help

Following on our recent post on self-advocacy, this week's topic expands on why it's hard for students to ask for help in the context of ...

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Sam B.

May 4
2 min

How to Self-Advocate in Class

Teachers are supposed to be our allies, and they often are. However, sometimes they can be intimidating. Failure is okay - it's how we l...

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Sam B.

Apr 21
2 min

Executive Functioning: Working on Working Memory

Working on Working Memory Working Memory is a key part of Executive Functioning. It includes our ability to store and reorder things in o...

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Sam B.

Apr 16
2 min

Helping Teens Understand Quarantine

CHADD's recent article on helping teens understand and cope with quarantine illustrated some great strategies for parents. 1. Allow them ...

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Sam B.

Apr 1
2 min

Managing Children While Working from Home

Everyone is getting acclimated to a new normal condition of working and studying from home. Last week, we shared some tips on setting up ...

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Sam B.

Mar 25
3 min

Tips for an Effective At-Home Learning Environment

Online Tutoring Now Available! We are open and continuing to support North Dallas families manage the transition to e-schooling through d...

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Sam B.

Mar 19
1 min

Forced into being a homeschooler? Find help!

In the wake of the coronavirus, millions of families are now finding themselves in an unlikely position of having to homeschool their chi...

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Sam B.

Mar 11
2 min

Executive Functioning and Sleep Disorders

In this week's Attention Talk Radio podcast, coach Jeff Copper digs into ADHD and sleep disorders. Let's explore why this is so interest...

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Sam B.

Mar 5
2 min

ADHD in the African American Community

A recent CHADD Webinar covered how ADHD can be a particular challenge in minority populations, specifically with African Americans. The g...

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Sam B.

Feb 27
2 min

Setback after Setback

We have a lot of parents that come in and say that their kid is unmotivated and doesn't care about school. At the same time, they call th...

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Sam B.

Feb 19
2 min

How We Practice Executive Functioning Skills

At Star Tutoring Centers, we take a holistic approach to building independent learners. This means that we work on both academics (conte...

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Sam B.

Feb 13
3 min

Classroom Strategies with ADHD

ADHD doesn't mean you can't do things like focus. It does mean you can't do those things all the time. Here are some important tips we gi...

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Sam B.

Feb 7
2 min

Getting Buy-In for Change

During consultations, we are often asked, "how many sessions does it take to build executive functioning skills?" There's no easy answer...

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Sam B.

Jan 30
1 min

Star Sessions: Why 3 Hours Works

Parents sometimes question our 2-to-3 hour format and we often hear that "my student could never focus for that long!" My response: you'...

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Sam B.

Jan 23
2 min

Time Management... Friend or Foe?

Understanding how people interact and relate with time is a huge piece of understanding Executive Functioning. In March, Ari Tuckman did...

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Sam B.

Jan 15
2 min

Executive Functioning and Family Communication

Executive Functioning deficits (like those experienced by people with ADHD) result in a myriad of interpersonal issues in the home. Here...

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