“Tina, stop that! Calm down! It’s not responsible to act that way!”
“Greg, put that down. You are not cooperating! You are supposed to be brushing your teeth.”
“Louise – What are you doing on the computer?! You should be doing your homework!”
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Blog Archives
Encouraging Your Child’s Poitive Behavior, Part Two
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Liz AhmannMidterms and Finals: Six Super Strategies
by Liz Ahmann
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You’ve prepared well for your exam, but taking tests makes you anxious. Sometimes you get stuck on one question and have trouble moving forward. Other times you find yourself rushing, concerned that you’ll run out of time before completing the test.
In this second of three guest posts on test-taking,
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Encouraging Your Child’s Positive Behavior: Part One
by Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann“Tim, you were supposed to set the table! What have you been doing?! I asked you 20 minutes ago to do it! No dessert tonight!”
“Hurry up and get your homework done, Lily! You’ve been sitting there for an hour doing nothing!”
“Marty –
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Six Reasons to Read your Syllabus!
by Liz Ahmann
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On the first day of class, your professor hands out a few pieces of paper stapled together and titled “Syllabus.” You glance at it, no-doubt feel a bit overwhelmed by its detail, stick it in your backpack and forget about it. Right?
No way! A successful student will 1)
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Midterms & Finals: 7 Success Strategies
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannIt’s getting to be time for final exams. You’ve kept up with your reading and homework (or maybe you haven’t?). You really want to do well on your tests!
A toolbox of strategies for mid-terms and finals might be just what you need!
This first of three posts by ADHD Coach Jonathan Salem addresses strategies to use to set yourself up for success.
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Getting Unstuck before a Due Date
by Liz Ahmann
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Mindy has a paper due in her history class in just three days. She came to her coaching appointment very stressed: “I’m not really procrastinating, but I am not getting it done. I have to do some research, but I’ve been getting side-tracked by reading journal articles that aren’t quite to the point.
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Quiz Yourself for Success!
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannWho likes taking tests? ……….. OK …….. we are still waiting for some hands to be raised here!
We know that in school that tests are often used to form the basis of a grade.
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Assess Your Study Habits!
by Liz Ahmann
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The semester is well underway, and many students are facing their first rounds of quizzes and tests. How well do you prepare? Read on to see!
Assess your study habits .
Assess your study habits .
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ADHD: Quiz Yourself!
by Liz Ahmann
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How familiar are you with ADHD?
Try this ten-question quiz to find out!
Research has shown that quizzes are a great learning tool. This is the second of two quizzes I am posting to help you assess your knowledge of ADHD and to clear up any misconceptions.
Research has shown that quizzes are a great learning tool. This is the second of two quizzes I am posting to help you assess your knowledge of ADHD and to clear up any misconceptions.
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ADHD: True or False?
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannUnfortunately, myths and misunderstandings about ADHD are all too common. It’s hard to believe, but some people still mistake ADHD for laziness, lack of willpower, or even poor intelligence.
To help combat misinformation, increase awareness, and spread the truth about ADD and ADHD, ADDitude Magazine published a 15-question quiz titled: “How well do you know ADHD?”
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