Recovery from Perfectionism and Shame
As a recovering perfectionist, I am keenly aware of times when shame has clouded my perception, especially when I have felt criticized. My perception of [...]
Coaching Your Conductor: The Learning Coach and Executive Function
Imagine sitting in a concert hall. The crowd falls silent as the conductor takes her place on center stage and cues the orchestra. Moments later, [...]
How Knowing Where You Are Helps You Get Where You Want to Go
As ever-adventurous neighborhood travelers, my daughter and I attempted a new shortcut to her friend’s house this weekend. We also like to sing a little [...]
Celebrate Success With Jennifer and Evelyn Zick
When Jennifer Zick’s first child was diagnosed with ADHD in first grade, Jennifer was scared. “As first-time parents, the diagnosis was overwhelming. We didn’t want [...]
What Exactly Does Yellow Parachute Do? (Almost) Everything
We spend a great deal of time telling you the how and why or our teaching, what inspires us, and how we hope to inspire [...]
Jump With Me? Reciprocity, Mentorship, and Unlearning the Naturalness Bias
As an educator with a deep desire to help struggling students and their families, I used to imagine myself as a rescue worker parachuting into [...]
Don’t Try Harder, Try Differently: Tackling Learning Challenges With Judy Bandy
It’s not easy to recognize learning disabilities in our kids. To the untrained eye, disorders like ADD or ADHD might look like laziness or lack [...]