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The Summer of MINDSET

Can we make this the summer of MINDSET? Oh my goodness, families, the more time I spend studying what makes us successful in every aspect of our lives….it’s…you guessed it. Mindset. I’m going to use the “show don’t tell” approach, [...]

How to Get What You Want in Life (It’s Simpler Than You Think)

Congratulations Graduates! (Now what will you do with your life!?!?) Parents, do you remember, back in the day, when it seemed like EVERYONE was asking you that question? I wasn't one of those people who knew exactly what they wanted [...]

By |2023-06-06T09:53:00-05:00June 6th, 2023|College Search Process, Parent Resources|

7 Steps to Show Your Work in Math

Does your student have trouble showing their work in multi-step math problems? Maybe they're not really trying to push your buttons! Looking through an Executive Function Skills lens, we can identify a stress on working memory bandwidth and metacognition. Try [...]

How to Prioritize Time Using Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand

You may be surprised to know that not everything we do at Yellow Parachute is original to us. (Wink.)   Part of our passion is to take the best habits, proven successful over time, and bring them to our students, [...]

How to Coach “The Executives” in Your Brain Get What You Need

“Wait, so there are like, EXECUTIVES in my BRAIN?” Nothing like curiosity to inspire the development of new neural pathways! Analogies are a powerful way to teach, and we are grateful to @adhd_understood for lending us the vision of "a [...]

Transform ADHD Stressors into Get-It-Done Super Powers!

It’s May!  Outdoor activities have increased, and we are officially waking from winter slumber in Minnesota. In spite of these delightful beginnings, school year 's end can signal a RUSH of stressors to retake tests, turn in missing assignments, and [...]

How to Conquer Your Lack of Motivation to Get Things Done

Tackling a to-do list when you lack motivation is not impossible. Read that again. Do you ever feel “a little bit sick” with overwhelm when you have too many things you don’t want to do on your plate? Like maybe [...]

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