Podcast: Talia Kovacs: Building Resilience in Our Kids
More and more, our kids are anxious, afraid to make mistakes, and deeply shame-filled when they do. Our kids are refusing to try, and shutting down when things feel hard. What’s a parent to do? I’m pleased to host fellow Chief and resiliency specialist Talia Kovacs to the podcast to discuss her work and her […]
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 […]
How Teens Can Improve Problem-Solving Skills
Problem-solving is a critical skill that high school students must master to be successful in life. Learn how to help your teen become a better problem-solver.
Support for Executive Function Disorder
If your student is showing signs of struggling with their executive functions, it’s always best to act early. Find out how to support your student.
Is Test Anxiety Holding Your Student Back?
Does your child freeze, fumble, or flip out when confronted with high-stakes testing? They may be experiencing test anxiety. Learn how to help them prepare for testing.
College Admissions for Complex Students
Complex teens deserve a customized method for making crucial decisions about their future. Learn more about Signet’s secret-sauce framework.
Fostering Independence in Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
How do you teach complex kids to become more independent? The change you want for your kids starts with you. Learn how to move forward in our latest blog.
Helping Your Freshman Adjust to High School
Is high school harder than your student thought it would be?
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.
What are Executive Function Skills?
What are executive function skills, and how do they influence the learning process? Read on to learn more about the five key executive function skills.
How the Right Space Can Optimize Learning
What is an optimal learning space for studying?
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?
Should I Ask my Teacher for Extra Help?
Use this quick guide to determine if you should approach your teacher for extra help.
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.
What Is Academic Coaching?
How to cure the constant procrastinator, the student performing below their potential, or the bored student – and more!
Testing Accommodations, Part 2
The importance of an aptitude test and how it can help in obtaining test accommodations.
Case Study: Learning Style Differences
A Signet student’s story where a change in teaching style made all of the difference.
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?
