Mission Statement
The Journey of a Climber: Unleashing the Power Within
Imagine you are an avid mountain climber embarking on a treacherous expedition. Your ultimate goal is to conquer the summit, representing personal growth and accomplishment. Along this arduous journey, [...]
Unseen Struggles with ADHD
In a bustling elementary classroom, students gathered for one-act-play rehearsals. Among them were Cameron, a vibrant student who loved to draw, (Cameron had been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD last [...]
A Surprising Bonus of Reflecting on Gratitude
Gratitude has had a powerful impact on my life, transforming my perspective in surprising ways. I am especially surprised and delighted by one bonus in particular. For the past [...]
For Success: Focus on Possibilities Not Limitations
Happy Back to School! Parents, I hope you enjoy your clean kitchen for a few more hours each day. 😉 A thought for your year ahead 🪂 - ”Open [...]
Power Planning for ADHD
🥰 Know what I love MOST about this summer?!?!? Besides warmth, I heart the endless drip of high school kids in and out of our house. Before you think [...]
The 5 Gifts of Executive Function Skills Coaching
- A Coach's Perspective Have you ever watch someone rediscover inspiration? Recently, I asked one of our EF Coaches to share the gifts she receives (unwraps, if you like [...]
The Link Between Executive Function Skills, Vulnerability, and Connection
In June 2010, Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work who has now become a household name, rocked our understanding of [...]
What Your Kids Need You to Do When They Mess Up
I tend to shy away from "how to parent" posts because I recognize parenting as such a personal choice. But after 20+ years of coaching, and 17+ years [...]
Parent Coaching Smoothes Out the Rough Spots
Parenting is often full of joys, and it is also true that sometimes our kids give us a real run for our money. Sometimes it really does take a [...]
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 [...]
The Secret to A Well-Lived Summer
Happiness is not a goal...it's a by-product of a life well-lived. - Eleanor Roosevelt What's the secret? Do more of what makes you happy. It's simple, right? So simple [...]
My Brain With ADHD (And How I Can Help It)
"What does it feel like when you feel like you can't do something?" I ask. "It's kind of like this," he gestures for my apple pencil and begins to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
