Joy as a Productivity Strategy
Why Feeling Good Helps You Follow Through December can be a busy month—closing out the year, meeting deadlines, and trying to stay on top of everything before the holidays hit. […]
Making the Grade Podcast Episode 44: Teaching, Reaching, and Connecting with English Learners featuring Andrea Bitner
In this episode of Making the Grade, host Georgia sits down with Andrea Bitner, an EL teacher, author, and professor with over 25 years of experience in teaching English learners […]
Making the Grade Podcast Episode 43: Resilient Classrooms & Multilingual Learners: A Conversation with Dr. Dana Goodier
In this episode of the Making the Grade Podcast, hosts Christine and Georgia sit down with Dr. Dana Goodier—an accomplished educator, author, and podcast host with over 25 years of […]
How Gratitude Strengthens Your Brain’s Executive Function
You’re juggling work, family, and your own personal never-ending to-do list. Some days, it feels like your brain is on overload — like there’s too much to track and too […]
Making the Grade Podcast Episode 42: Honoring Our Brains: Iris Wong on Executive Function, Neurodivergence, and Growth
What does it mean to honor your brain, your body, and your story while raising a family and supporting others? For Iris Wong, it means blending her work as a […]
The Missing Link Between Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting
We’ve all been there: setting ambitious goals with the best of intentions, only to find ourselves weeks (or months) later frustrated that nothing has actually moved forward. The truth is, […]
Making the Grade Podcast Episode 41: Executive Function Skills for College Success with Howard Freedman
Have you ever felt like the stress of planning and paying for college is just too much to organize, prioritize, and manage—leaving you wondering if higher education can ever feel […]
How to Create a Weekly Planning System That Works
Have you ever started a week with a shiny new planner or color-coded schedule, only to feel overwhelmed (or completely off track) by Wednesday? You’re not alone. The truth is: […]
Making the Grade Podcast Episode 40: Executive Function Advice with Dr. Curt Merlau
Have you ever felt like you’re constantly juggling priorities—but the most important things always seem to slip through the cracks? In this episode of Making the Grade, Georgia & Christine […]
Why You Can’t Stick to a Routine — and What to Do Instead!
If you’ve ever said, “This time I’m really going to stick to a routine,” only to fall off track within a few days or weeks, you’re not alone. The problem […]