Executive function strategies, like those in the SMARTS Program, can benefit all learners, especially those with learning differences (aka learning… Continue Reading »
Fear and Goal Setting with Teenagers
Back to school is the perfect time to set goals, but goal setting can be a challenge for many students,… Continue Reading »
New SMARTS Elementary Video!
Looking to teach executive function strategies to elementary students? SMARTS Elementary, our newest curriculum, has 30 fun, hands-on activities designed… Continue Reading »
The Real-Life Inspiration for Percy Jackson
The Lightning Thief and the subsequent installments in the Percy Jackson and The Olympians series have long been some of… Continue Reading »
Beautiful Short Film about Life with ADHD
Falling Letters (Swedish title: Bokstavsbarn) by Erik Rosenlund depicts one day in the life of a child who has many… Continue Reading »
Executive Function and Helicopter Parenting
When children are young, parents do almost everything for them. Young children are not capable of organizing, self-checking, or thinking… Continue Reading »
Why Is ADHD So Often Missed in Girls?
We know that girls are diagnosed with ADHD with less frequency than boys, even though both boys and girls have… Continue Reading »
Happy 4th of July from the SMARTS Executive Function Program
From of all of us here on the SMARTS Executive Function team, we wish you a happy and safe holiday!… Continue Reading »
FREE Webinar: SMARTS Executive Function Curriculum
What is executive function? What are executive function strategies? How do we teach strategies so that all students, whether in… Continue Reading »
Self-Compassion and Managing ADHD
We all have moments when we experience anxiety, doubt, and frustration. Experiencing stressful emotions is hard enough; managing them, especially… Continue Reading »