Smart But Struggling: How Executive Function Coaching Unlocks Student Potential
If your child is bright but constantly hearing “not reaching potential” from teachers, you’re not alone. Every day we interact with intelligent, curious students who seem to find themselves falling behind. But it’s not because they lack ability. Rather, they struggle with developing certain executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, and time management. If […]
Summer of Structured Screens
This guest post was written by Dr. Danis Copenhaver (MD, FAAP) of Elliston Pediatrics. The idea of summer conjures up wonderful images of running around outside, playgrounds with water features, and time with family. But it also conjures up the stress of trying to figure out how to fill the hours and hours the kids […]
Tips for Managing Your Family’s Priorities in the Thick of Admissions Season
Fall is here, and for many families, it’s the busiest time of year – particularly if you’re also navigating the admissions process! Between school events, admissions deadlines, standardized testing dates, your child’s extracurriculars, work commitments, and the looming holidays, you might feel overwhelmed with all you’re juggling. At Admit NY, we’re expert NYC admissions consultants […]
How to Talk to Your Child’s Teachers
We frequently mention that parents should be in close communication with their child’s teachers, for a variety of reasons: to ensure your child is making good progress in their educational development, to provide at-home support for any areas where they need improvement, and for a variety of admissions-related benefits, including better understanding the type of […]
How to Nurture Your Child’s Early Literacy
This post was co-written by Admit NY and Grow with Beck, an early childhood education company in New York City. Literacy is one of life’s most basic skills, and one of the major learning milestones that many parents eagerly anticipate as they raise their children. But however fundamental reading might seem, most parents don’t automatically […]
Kindergarten Readiness: Literacy, Numeracy, Socio-Emotional, and More Development Skills
This post was co-written by Admit NY and Grow with Beck, an early childhood education company in New York City. As educational consultants, we’re asked all the time not only about how to gain admission to schools, but how to ensure that students are actually prepared to enter the next phase of their education. These […]
When Should Parents Consider a Neuropsychological Evaluation for Their Child?
This guest post was written by Dr. KC Bugg, a friend of Admit NY. Learn more about Dr. Bugg’s neuropsychological evaluation practice here. All parents want the best for their children, especially regarding their development and well-being. Particularly in moments when you notice your child facing certain difficulties or challenges, you might wonder if there’s […]
COVID Parenting: A Webinar with Parenting Expert Sue Groner
Parents are navigating unprecedented challenges as social distancing protocols endure due to the coronavirus pandemic. One of the most difficult obstacles for many parents has been COVID parenting: how to keep moms, dads, and kids sane while staying inside all day and attempting to work and homeschool. We invited parenting expert Sue Groner to join […]
