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How to Practice Working Memory
As most students will tell you, when they study for exams, it is usually the night before or maybe even a few hours before the test. For...
Sam B.
Nov 14, 20192 min read
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Getting Buy-In From Your Teen
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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Nov 7, 20192 min read
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Executive Functioning and Emotions
Emotional regulation is one of the core components of Executive Functioning. Dr. Russell Barkley gave a great talk about how emotions...
Sam B.
Oct 24, 20191 min read
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Managing Early ADHD Behavior
In this week's blog post, I'd like to share some helpful tips and information about managing early childhood behavior for kids with ADHD....
Sam B.
Oct 17, 20193 min read
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Holding Teens Accountable
When our children advance grades, they are often faced with new burdens and expectations that they never had before. One year, they...
Sam B.
Oct 10, 20192 min read
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Disorganization
I recently heard an episode of Attention Talk Radio and there were some great insights and takeaways that I'd like to share with our...
Sam B.
Oct 4, 20192 min read
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Let's Work on Working Memory
Working memory is one of the pillars of Executive Functioning, but what is it? In short, it's how much stuff you can fit in your head at...
Sam B.
Sep 25, 20192 min read
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Executive Functioning Development in Childhood: Your Brain Manager
Executive Functioning matures in many adults in the mid-to-late 20s, but it can be even later for those with ADHD or Executive...
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Sep 20, 20192 min read
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Biology and Mindset
Let's talk about Biology and Mindset. In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, the hosts reinforce how important self-reflection is in...
Sam B.
Sep 12, 20192 min read
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ADHD Testing - Get it Early
Let's be honest: educational testing can carry some baggage. The tests themselves are time-consuming - several hours, sometimes over...
Sam B.
Sep 5, 20192 min read
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Executive Functioning and Mindfulness
ADHD Coach Jeff Copper likes to say there are two parts to the brain: the automatic brain and the executive functioning part of the brain....
Sam B.
Sep 3, 20191 min read
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What are Executive Functioning Skills?
When people hear "Executive Functioning" or "Executive Skills" they might think of things like leading a team, handling money, recording...
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Aug 27, 20191 min read
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Note Taking and Executive Skills
Note taking is an incredibly vital skill that most of us were not taught in school. As part of Star Tutoring Centers' focus on Executive...
Sam B.
Aug 21, 20191 min read
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Executive Functioning and Screen Time
CHADD posted an interesting Podcast with Dr. Randy Kulman from LearningWorks on video games and screen time for students with Executive...
Sam B.
Aug 12, 20191 min read
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Grand Opening Lunch-and-Learn
We would like to cordially invite you to our Grand Opening Lunch-and-Learn event! Please join us to celebrate our launch, grab a bite to...
Sam B.
Aug 6, 20191 min read
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Let's talk about grit
TED Talks are a fantastic way to gain knowledge and to start conversations. Check out this Talk and let's have a conversation about grit....
Sam B.
Jul 22, 20191 min read
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You're Invited to Yoga Sunday
We'd like to invite you and your kiddos (ages 10+) to our first Yoga Sunday. We will be doing a restorative yoga practice with meditation...
Sam B.
Jul 17, 20191 min read
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We are open!
We'd like to welcome you to Star Tutoring Centers. Call or visit us to learn more about how our services can help your student prepare...
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Jul 17, 20191 min read
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