Workshop Registration Open- Families with 3rd-8th graders, join me on August 11th in Oak Park!7/9/2018
Being late and losing things is HARD. No one likes to frantically search for an important paper or keys, but 'put it away in the same place' is really challenging for some of us! Losing track of time can lead to some pretty negative consequences, and yet some people struggle constantly to end one task, begin another, and meet deadlines or arrive on time.
So why can't some of us help it? How can you help your middle schooler become more successful- not just in school, but throughout life? When I work with families, I'm quick to admit that working memory, organization, and time management are NOT natural strengths of mine. This puts me in an oddly advantageous position- think of the college professor who 'taught' math, but was so good at it, they had difficulty explaining the 'how'. I've spent my whole life working on strategies myself, then with my students, then my own kids... Especially when I was coteaching with 5th and 6th graders, I recognized the importance of teaching independent functioning skills- especially in cases where students had been provided accommodations for years. Identifying skill gaps and promoting independence has been a passion of mine for a long time! I recently attended training through Rush University's Neurobehavioral department on Executive Functioning, and am excited to share my teacher/parent spin on this with families. If your child has ADHD or struggles with procrastination, transitioning from one task to another, organizing materials, or planning independently, I urge you to attend! We'll go over a little 'why' to help understand patterns of behavior that occur, then a lot of 'how' these can be shaped with practice. I believe parents can make a huge difference by becoming more aware of the way their kids' brains are working, then teaming up with their children to plan for, monitor, and reflect on change. (I think parents can improve their skills, too!) The format of the 90 minute workshop is 30 minutes only with kids, 30 with the whole family, and 30 with just parents, so you will have a chance to meet and socialize with other families who have similar struggles. We'll explore in depth strategies based on evidence to promote your child's long-term success in time management and organization. Leave a Reply. |