Podcast: Ellen Braaten: Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less

“He’s so smart, but he’s no longer interested in school—or any ‘offline’ activities.” “She used to love sports, but now she just mopes around.” “My kid has turned into such a slacker!” If this sounds like your child, you need to listen to this episode! This week, my friend @Dr. Ellen Braaten shares insights from […]
Podcast: How to Achieve an Academic Turnaround

Meet Liz – one of Signet’s rockstar academic coaches. In today’s episode, Liz shares her approach to coaching, what kinds of challenges coaching can help with, and how to tell if your child is ready for coaching or not. Learn about how a coach puts students at the center of identifying and solving their own […]
Interview With a Neuropsychologist: Should my Child Take a Neuropsych Test?

Parents often ask us about neuropsych assessments, so we’ve gotten an expert opinion! Read on to learn about the details of the testing process and to see if testing might be appropriate for your student.
Mental Health in High School

A brief guide to some of the most common mental health challenges your student might be facing.
Is it ADHD, or is it something else?

How to tell if your child needs professional support instead of another lecture?
Testing Accommodations, Part 4

A functional limitation can impact an individual’s performance on a standardized test.
Testing Accommodations, Part 3

Types of testing and accommodations used for AD(H)D and learning differences.
Testing Accommodations, Part 2

The importance of an aptitude test and how it can help in obtaining test accommodations.
Testing Accommodations, Part 1

Part one of a four-part series on standardized testing accommodations. What is an accommodation and how does someone become approved for one?