by Lisa Bigney | Aug 11, 2026 | back to school, Blog, coping, Education, eighth grade, Elementary school, fifth grade, For Parents, For Students, Grades, high school, high school students, high schoolers, Learning at home, learning difficulties/differences, managing, organization, RITES, School stress, second grade, seventh grade, sixth grade, third grade
That familiar late-summer feeling is officially in the air…Between supply lists, changing sleep schedules, and first-day jitters, the transition from summer freedom to school-year structure can feel overwhelming for the whole family. Instead of...
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 | Dec 14, 2023 | ADHD, Education, eighth grade, exams, Executive function, finals, Grades, high school, high school students, learning difficulties/differences, Math, organization, organizational challenges, RITES Programs, School stress, seventh grade, sixth grade, study skills, study skills curriculum, Summer Programs RI, Test-taking, Time Management, trouble with high school math, Uncategorized
Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Effective study skills are essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in both...
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 | Feb 28, 2019 | ADHD, Education, eighth grade, exams, Executive function, finals, Grades, high school, high school students, learning difficulties/differences, Math, organization, organizational challenges, RITES Programs, School stress, seventh grade, sixth grade, study skills, study skills curriculum, Summer Programs RI, Test-taking, Time Management, trouble with high school math, Uncategorized
Difficulty with Studying and Organizing? Students who have not developed necessary study skills are at a disadvantage in the classroom and as future employees. Developing effective study skills is essential to becoming an independent learner, who can function well in...
