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Better Sessions at The Rankin Institute
By Lisa Podell | January 23, 2020 | Categories: Workshops
Lisa Podell, owner of Better Sessions spoke to 60+ parents and educators on the topic of How to Model Executive Functioning Skills for your Child. Over the course of the evening, parents learned how to expand their toolkit with new ways to successfully communicate with their child, integrate executive functioning skills into their daily tasks and create customized goals to experience immediate, positive changes.

Parents and Teachers Participate in Better Sessions Workshop at The Rankin Institute.

Lisa Podell, Owner of Better Sessions
Sustain Family Goals
By Lisa Podell | January 10, 2020 | Categories: Interviews
January is the perfect time to start fresh and introduce goal setting to help set your child up for a successful winter season.
Healthy Ways to Communicate with your Child
By Jessica Swiger | November 18, 2019 | Categories: Resources
Practice healthy thinking patterns when talking to your child.

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Increase your Child’s Independence
By Lisa Podell | November 5, 2019 | Categories: Interviews
Including your child on a shopping trip for school supplies may take additional patience and time but practicing this independence now is worth the investment so that your child knows how to partake in these crucial skills in the future.
Motivate your Child to Read
By Maryanne Hogan | October 21, 2019 | Categories: Resources
5 ways to encourage your child to read and enjoy it.
Effective Homework Support Strategies
By Lisa Podell | September 30, 2019 | Categories: Interviews
There are many long-term benefits to creating an independent approach to homework.
Balance Extracurricular Activities
By Chad Beveridge | September 17, 2019 | Categories: Resources
Three simple, mindful steps to avoid tipping the scale

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Better Sessions Teaches Time Management Workshop at GenOne
By Lisa Podell | August 16, 2019 | Categories: Workshops
Our Learn Better Coaches, Stacy Long and Chad Beveridge facilitated a Time Management Workshop for high school students who participate with GenOne, a nonprofit organization that partners with talented, first-generation students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them successfully navigate to and through college. The workshop focused on executive functioning skills, communication, and growth mindset.

Learn Better Coach, Chad Beveridge facilitates Time Management Workshop
Improve your Child’s Critical Thinking Skills
By Chad Beveridge | July 22, 2019 | Categories: Resources
A 5-step guide to problem-based learning.
Understanding your Child’s Learning Style
By Lisa Podell | January 31, 2019 | Categories: Resources
The first step to effective studying is utilizing strategies that align with how your child learns.

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