Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
Tips for Helping Your Child Develop Stronger Math Skills by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
April 7th, 2025
Math plays a key role in many aspects of our lives. It is important not just for success in school, but also for everyday skills, like shopping, eating at a restaurant, buying groceries, and cooking. Math also builds upon itself, so without solid foundational skills, it can become increasingly challenging ...
Tales From the Snark Files: How I confuse the hell out of the Law of Attraction with my effed up behavior 
March 24th, 2025
Recently I wanted to play hard-to-get with one of my old friends from my illustrious past whom I had grown jealous and resentful of because I wasn't hearing from her as much as I wanted, but thought I deserved. So, after getting a call from her out of the faded ...
Actionable Time-Saving Tips for Single Parents
March 19th, 2025
Single parenthood is not a mean feat. For most parents, it means juggling multiple roles simultaneously—parent, worker, household manager, and more. Millions of American families are headed by single moms and dads. According to Statista, 15.09 million children live with single moms and 3.05 million with single dads. These numbers are ...
Tips for Helping Your Child With Autism Improve Their School Performance by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
March 17th, 2025
[caption id="attachment_32637" align="alignleft" width="300"] Cute schoolgirl looking at camera with smile at[/caption] Excelling in school can be challenging for students with autism. They often have language, communication, social, and sometimes behavioral difficulties. As a parent, you want your child to do well academically and meet their full potential, but you may ...
Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America by Shari Leid (Book Excerpt)
February 19th, 2025
Excerpted from Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America by Shari Leid. Copyright © 2025 Capucia Publishing. Reprinted with permission from Shari Leid and Capucia Publishing. All rights reserved. Author’s Note Dear Reader, I hope you're as excited as I am to come along on this incredible journey. As I ...
A Path to Manhood by Paul Cumbo (Book Excerpt)
February 18th, 2025
Is the Intellectual Playground Closed for Boys and Men? If you’re like most young guys—at least in the United States— there’s a good chance school doesn’t feel much like an intellectual playground. For a lot of teenage boys and young men, school seems like the opposite of adventure. This can be ...
How to Help Your Child With Dyslexia Develop Stronger Writing Skills by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
February 11th, 2025
It is well known that students with dyslexia struggle with reading. They often have difficulty decoding words, reading with proper fluency, and processing information that they read. Yet many students with dyslexia also have difficulty with writing. They may have great ideas but struggle to express their thoughts on paper in ...
Effortless Mom Style: How to Always Look and Feel Your Best
February 6th, 2025
Being a mom is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it can also be incredibly demanding. Between school runs, work commitments, and managing a household, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself. You might find yourself reaching for the same pair of leggings and an old ...
The Bonus Family Handbook by Jann Blackstone, PsyD (Book Excerpt)
February 6th, 2025
Acceptance: Embrace your differences. You do not have to have similar likes and dislikes or be friends to have a successful counterpartner relationship. Look for common ground but embrace your differences. That is acceptance in its truest form. You need not be too familiar. In the beginning, being polite and ...
Executive Functioning Strategies for Your Child With ADHD by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director, EBL Coaching
January 15th, 2025
[caption id="attachment_32582" align="alignleft" width="300"] A portrait of small happy school girl sitting at the desk in classroom, looking at camera.[/caption] Students with ADHD typically have many strengths. They are often very bright and excel at thinking critically and solving complex problems. However, they tend to struggle significantly with their executive functioning ...
