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Executive Functioning and Supportive Environments
Executive Functioning is so critical for everyday life that it's often treated as the default way humans operate. In reality, each and...
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Jan 26, 20212 min read
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The Importance of a Growth Mindset
Motivation We are often asked about how to motivate students. The truth is that there is no single answer or magical cure for motivation...
Sam B.
Jan 18, 20212 min read
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Tips for At-Home Learning
Spring Semester Kick Off Welcome to 2021! We hope that your spring semester is off to a good start. Some students are returning to...
Sam B.
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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Happy New Year
From all of us at Star Tutoring, we wish you and your family a happy New Year! ----------------------------------------------------- At...
Sam B.
Dec 29, 20201 min read
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The Final Stretch to Final Exams
Is it December already? Finals are rapidly approaching and many will be held during the week of December 14. Are you worried that your...
Sam B.
Dec 3, 20202 min read
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Teamwork and ADHD
It can be challenging to work in a team when one (or more) of the team members has ADHD (or Executive Functioning deficits). Remember...
Sam B.
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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Refer a Friend
Know someone that can use a boost in classroom confidence? Current clients can refer a friend and, as a thank you, we will give you your...
Sam B.
Nov 4, 20201 min read
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Good Enough Can Sometimes Beat Perfect
Have you ever over-thought a project - spending too much time on it - striving for perfection? You can work on something over and over,...
Sam B.
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Customized Executive Functioning Support
We all have individual strengths and weaknesses. We have different aptitudes and deficits. For ADHD alone, there are literally thousands...
Sam B.
Oct 8, 20202 min read
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Practicing Executive Functioning and Setting Goals
Recognizing Executive Functioning deficits in children can be challenging, especially because normal behavior and signs of EFD can often...
Sam B.
Sep 29, 20201 min read
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Working with Colleagues with ADHD
In our recent blog post, we discussed how neurodiversity and ADHD can be an asset to project teams in the workplace. However, working...
Sam B.
Sep 14, 20201 min read
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Neurodiversity and ADHD in the Workplace
At Star Tutoring, in addition to helping students with ADHD, we also coach adults. ADHD falls under the spectrum of neurodiversity which...
Sam B.
Sep 7, 20201 min read
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Academics + Executive Functioning = School Success!
It's Back to School Season Many schools in North Dallas have kicked off their fall semester while others are launching over the next two...
Sam B.
Aug 26, 20201 min read
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Rediscover the Joy of Reading
Reading is an essential school subject and a requisite to becoming a functional member of society. From grade school to higher education,...
Sam B.
Aug 5, 20202 min read
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Can Improving Executive Functioning Skills be Fun?
Building Executive Functioning skills can happen organically, but it can also involve deliberate practice. Making progress often feels...
Sam B.
Jul 13, 20202 min read
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Online Learning and ADHD
Students with ADHD and Executive Functioning deficits will likely find online learning particularly challenging. Anything that requires...
Sam B.
Jun 24, 20202 min read
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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...
Sam B.
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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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...
Sam B.
Jun 2, 20202 min read
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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...
Sam B.
May 17, 20201 min read
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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...
Sam B.
May 11, 20202 min read
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