Social skills are some of the most important traits children and adolescents develop. Research shows that these skills serve as predictors of future success. A 20-year retrospective study found that youths who displayed sophisticated social traits were more likely to graduate from college and/or acquire well-paying jobs in the future. In… Read more »
A Parent’s Thoughts: School Closure and Education After COVID
I want to start by offering my thoughts and prayers to those who have been adversely impacted by COVID 19. As the world comes to grip with the ramifications of the virus, I am hopeful that we can return to some sense of normalcy sooner rather than later. The lasting… Read more »
Book Review: Mindset by Carol Dweck Phd
“No matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment.” Do you ever find yourself telling your child that they can be anything they want to be but deep down you don’t believe it? Billy across this street is a naturally impressive baseball… Read more »
Self Monitoring at Home
Dr. Megan Allen For parents looking for ways to build executive function at home, keep checking out our blog. Over the coming weeks, I will be offering pointers on how to promote KB’s A.M.P.E.D philosophy into your child’s e-learning. Before jumping to A.M.P.E.D U.P I wanted to start by highlighting… Read more »
Redefining Success: The Six C’s
What does success mean? Is it a specific lifestyle, a title or accolade, or a state of mind? Depending on your age and background, the term can mean many things. Success, as it is conventionally defined, is understood as the favorable outcome of a goal. That is to say, it… Read more »
Strengthening Executive Function at Home
By: Dr. Megan Allen Executive function refers to a defined set of skills that we use to succeed in the modern world. Working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control all support complex brain processes that allow us to pay attention, plan and prioritize tasks, as well as appropriately regulate our… Read more »
