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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...
Sam B.
May 4, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Apr 21, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Apr 16, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Apr 1, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Mar 25, 20203 min read


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...
Sam B.
Mar 19, 20201 min read


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...
Sam B.
Mar 11, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Mar 4, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Feb 26, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Feb 19, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Feb 12, 20203 min read


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...
Sam B.
Feb 6, 20202 min read


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:...
Sam B.
Jan 29, 20201 min read


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...
Sam B.
Jan 22, 20202 min read


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...
Sam B.
Jan 15, 20202 min read


Executive Functioning and Struggles at Home
One thing that we hear a lot at Star Tutoring is the family struggles when one (or more) of the family members have ADHD (or Executive...
Sam B.
Jan 8, 20202 min read


Happy Holidays from Star Tutoring
From all of us at Star Tutoring: We wish you happy holidays this winter season! Make sure to review tips and tricks for managing holiday...
Sam B.
Dec 26, 20191 min read


Brain Hacks
Let's face it - change is hard. Building new habits and routines can take 60+ days of repetition before they sink in. Luckily, there are...
Sam B.
Dec 13, 20192 min read


Cookies and Cocoa
Please stop by for holiday snacks and take a few extra to share with your family. While you’re here, check out our Learning Center and...
Sam B.
Dec 4, 20191 min read


Clutter
People with Executive Functioning deficits are often pitted as being messy and disorganized. While this can be the case, it's important...
Sam B.
Nov 22, 20191 min read
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