Happy Friday, Reader! Fridays are often laundry days at my house – a task that presents a massive challenge to my executive functioning. Unless we’re completely out of clothes, I’m unlikely to feel naturally motivated to do it. The ordeal involves sorting and organizing mountains of laundry, and with all of the washing and drying, I have to maintain sustained attention to the goal (or end up with a mildewy mess). The challenges are endless and persistent, and the work never really feels like...
27 days ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! I’m excited to be continuing my current streak of weekly newsletters. Writing was part of one of the items on my personal vision board, and that brings us to the topic of this week’s tip of the week! Tip of the Week: Build a Vision for Yourself For years, I thought that building a vision board was a woo-woo arts and crafts project. But the more that I learn about ADHD and executive function challenges, the more I realize the importance of visualizing one’s future self...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! Things were a little bit quieter at BSL this week as several local school districts had a February break. While my staycation still featured daily visits to the office to support students, sometimes it’s good to have a moment to slow down and catch a breath. Whether this week was a break or business as usual for you and your family, I hope this Friday message finds you well and that you are getting the space you need for self-care. Tip of the Week: Focus on Your Circle...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! Happy Valentine’s Day to all those who celebrate! I still have a kiddo in elementary school, so this week was all about assembling the Valentine cards for classmates – a process we had to do twice due to some executive function challenges at our house. Here’s how that story goes: We found the perfect Valentines in January. We spent over an hour last weekend assembling them, writing everyone’s names on them, and bagging them up to take to school. No last-minute cramming...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! Undoubtedly, it has been a while since I’ve sent a Friday newsletter – a trend I hope to change in 2025! There have been several things keeping us busy at Building Savvy Learners: We opened the doors to a brick-and-mortar location in Decatur, allowing us to provide in-person services in addition to our virtual ones. We expanded our offerings to include small group classes to middle school and high school students. In the fall semester, that meant we were able to work...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! The 4th of July holiday has made for one of those weeks where I’m constantly having to ask myself, “What day is it?” All day yesterday felt like a Saturday to me, so it threw my brain for a loop when I realized it was time for a Friday newsletter. Whether you’re still recovering from holiday festivities or haven’t missed a beat, I hope this week’s edition finds you well! Tip of the Week: Practice Morning Independence in Summer Students with weaker executive function...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! It’s hard to believe that it’s already the last week of June. While the days may be longer in June, it never ceases to amaze me how quickly the summer months fly by. I saw my first back-to-school display while shopping this week, and it certainly jolted me to think about my progress on summer projects (and tempted me to buy school supplies because one can never have too many happy writing utensils). Whether your summer is underway or just starting, I hope this week’s...
9 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! The weekly newsletter is back after a long hiatus. My writing plans for 2024 came to a grinding halt in early January when an unexpected major health crisis rocked my family, but I’m happy to report that all seems well again. For those of you who have joined the mailing list since January, welcome — I am so happy to have you here! And for those who have been with me for a while, thanks for sticking around. I look forward to sharing more about supporting students with...
10 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday, Reader! It’s hard to believe that this is the last newsletter of 2023. As we wrap up one year and prepare to welcome the next, I’d like to thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. I certainly enjoy nerding out about executive function topics, and I hope to spend more time in 2024 focused on writing. If there are topics you’d like to see featured in future newsletters, please let me know. I want to make sure this content is relevant and helpful to you. Tip of the Week: Build...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read