Encouraging Independence & Empowering Students:
The services we’ve developed over the years have all been an answer to the growing needs of our community. Now more than ever, families are looking for ways to boost resilience, problem solving skills, and executive function development in their students. Childhood + teen anxiety is on the rise, (this is happening for grown-ups too!), and it’s undeniable that it’s time to work together and resurrect the age old belief that it truly “takes a village.”
I gave a lecture earlier this week around this topic - the first of many of its kind. There are many layers to peel back, and I appreciate you being here and participating in this conversation.
Tp start - a healthy family culture that works to dispel shame and celebrates “failures” can have a meaningful impact.
Build Resilience & Minimize Anxiety:
Give a Shift - Context & Framing
Shift the Mindset: Drop the labels & get messy
Shift the Mindset: Remove shame from the equation
Work from the Outside In: Strengthen the inner narrative.
Motivation & Inspiration
Set the Stage & Cultivate Joy
Patience & Boundaries
A Measured Approach - What are the Non-Negotiables?
EF - Organization & Time Management
Tracking Academic and Personal Commitments
EF - Study Skill Building
Get real - Reflect on what’s Working vs Not Working
Problem Solve & Build Systems
Here are a few aligned resources:
Building resilience The Learning Space - Dr. Becky
Boundaries for computer based schoolwork: Timed Website blocker
For parents of neuroatypical kids: 3 often overlooked symptoms of ADHD: ADD Magazine - great resource
Time Management - Nifty hexagon timer
Anti-tech movement of the youth: The Luddite Club - founded by a City Smarts alum
Looking to put an Executive Function coach in place?
Book a free intake with me here.
Send us an email: info@citysmarts.net
Give us a call: 347-324-7443
