by Lisa Bigney | May 23, 2026 | ADHD, anxiety, anxiety, Better grades, Blog, Education, exams, Executive function, Executive functioning, Executive functions, Executive functions, finals, For Parents, For Students, Grades, Help, help with school, high school, high school students, high schoolers, Homework, learning difficulties/differences, organization, organizational challenges, Rhode Island Tutors, RITES, RITES Programs, School stress, struggling, study skills, study skills curriculum, Test-taking, Tutoring
Table of Contents: Prepare Ahead to Reduce Anxiety 1. Make and keep a study schedule 2. Study in a suitable place: the same place every day 3. Collect all the materials you will need before you begin 4. A well-kept binder can help raise your grades 5. Make a...
by Lisa Bigney | Feb 5, 2026 | Academic support tutor, ADHD, anxiety, Blog, Education, eighth grade, Elementary school, Executive function, Executive functioning, Executive functions, fifth grade, For Parents, fourth grade, Grades, Help, help for home, Homework, Learning at home, learning difficulties/differences, managing, organization, organizational challenges, Parents, RITES, second grade, seventh grade, sixth grade, struggling, study skills, third grade, Tutoring
Homework time can easily become fraught and lead to meltdowns and shutdowns. Here are some helpful hints to assist your children in successfully completing their homework: 1. SPACE: Create a Focused Work Environment A dedicated, quiet space is key for concentration,...
by aspire | Sep 15, 2023 | ADHD, anxiety, Better grades, Executive function, Executive functioning, Executive functions, high school, Homework, learning difficulties/differences, online learning, organization, RITES, RITES Programs, School stress, struggling, study skills, study skills curriculum, Uncategorized, virtual instruction
Secrets to Executive Function Success, Even with Virtual Instruction! What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is how our brains handle learning, organizing and prioritizing information. It also involves decision-making and implementation of strategies to...
by aspire | Oct 24, 2018 | Education, Executive function, Executive functioning, Executive functions, Help, help for home, organization, organizational challenges, Time Management, Uncategorized
Minimize the Stress at the Start of the School Day For many families, getting out the door each morning is often a struggle. In these moments, it is clear why time management is important. In particular, for families with ADHD, school mornings can feel like a...
