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• March 6, 2024 Empowering Transitions: From Middle School to College Journey

  As the school year draws to its fourth quarter, many of our students and parents are gearing up for a significant transition– the leap from 8th grade to high school. This transition marks a pivotal moment in a student’s academic journey, one that requires not only academic preparedness but also a foundation of independence and …

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  April 10, 2024 But Did You Study? Questions Every Student Should Ask Themselves
  
  By: Dr Meghan Benavides

  Study skills are one of those things that most students are not taught in school and yet have a big impact on their educational outcomes and success. I often find that parents and students have an image in their heads of what “studying” should look like; they continue with the same strategies hoping that next …

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  By: Dr Meghan Benavides”

  February 10, 2024 So…You’re Thinking About College? By: Meghan Benavides

  So…You’re Thinking About College? If you have a high school junior or senior in your home, the conversations about college can be constant. From visits to applications to essays to financial aid to transitioning friendships and support systems, it can feel overwhelming and endless. The stress and worry can be that much higher for families …

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  January 17, 2024 Get Your Stuff Together, Neurodivergence and Organization By: Meghan Benavides

  Have you ever helped your student clean out their backpack to find it is a disaster two days later? Have you ever purchased a folder only for your student to lose it, before they find both folders again? You are not alone. Many parents, especially those whose students have learning differences are caught in these …

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  December 21, 2023 How Your Child’s Teacher Wants You To Read Their Report Card
  By: Meghan Benavides

             When I talk about report cards, I can see everyone’s faces fall and feel the knots in their stomachs. Report cards can be stressful for parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and students.            As a teacher, I couldn’t understand why everyone else was so stressed. I was the one …

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  By: Meghan Benavides”

  August 23, 2023 Enhance Your Back-to-School Success: 9 Essential Executive Functioning Strategies

  This September, BES is delving into all the details about executive functioning. Consider all your questions answered and arm your teen with knowledge on the art of organization, time management, and more! 1. Plan with Precision: Beyond setting goals, breaking tasks down into smaller, actionable steps can supercharge your child’s productivity. This strategy not only …

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  Preparing for College Starts Earlier Than You Think
  By: Judy Bass

  As a parent, you want your child to succeed in high school and go on to college. Naturally, you want to do everything you can to help your child get the best grades possible. After all, this is what society considers success. So, you hire tutors for every subject. You sit with your son every …

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  By: Judy Bass”

  May 3, 2023 Race Car Brain with Bicycle Brakes
  By: Judy Bass

  I have always taken a strengths-based approach when working with students with ADHD, making sure they focus on what they can do, not on what they can’t. So I was thrilled when I was invited to have dinner with Dr. Ned Hallowell along with several of the administrators from Chesapeake Bay Academy in Virginia Beach …

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  By: Judy Bass”

  March 27, 2023 Emily’s Story: How Neurodiversity Impacts Girls & Women
  By: Samantha Maloney

  In 1993, a girl named Emily started her first day of kindergarten along with 18 other peers. She was excited to be in a new school; this one was so much bigger and seemed more fun than her old school. As Emily’s mom turned into the school parking lot, she spotted two playgrounds instead of …

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  By: Samantha Maloney”

  February 17, 2023 What Is College Readiness?

  By: Judith S. Bass – Original rendition featured in Attention Magazine for CHADD© AS A PARENT OF A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT who has ADHD, you are likely excited about the idea of your child attending college, but perhaps terrified at the prospect of finding a college where your child can thrive. As we learn more …

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