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Kids Corner

Smart But Scattered weaknesses. He was smart but scattered. Executive Adolescents face academic pressures, social dynamics,
Adolescent Workshop functioning skills are crucial for success in school, social and life changes. Teens with strong executive functioning
settings, and everyday life.
skills can handle uncertainty and stressful situations with
This month I am offering an in-person one-day executive more resilience. By understanding and supporting the
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., functioning course for students in grades six through development of these skills, your student can improve
Licensed School nine. Your student can join us fun, interactive activities to their ability to navigate the complexities of adolescence
Psychologist learn executive functioning skills related to organization, and prepare for greater independence as they grow
A parent described planning, time management, memory, and attention. The into adulthood. Join us so your student can learn these
her son to me, “Sam is group size is limited to 12 students. We use classroom important skills for success.
struggling with school and instruction combined with games, scenarios, and videos to Call (561) 625-4125 if you would like to sign up or if
his grades. This year in illustrate points and practice skills. Students receive written you need school neuropsychological testing for dyslexia,
sixth grade he is struggling handouts to keep which summarize the new skills. ADHD, autism, or to give you understanding and answers
wi t h t h e wo r k l o a d , Developing executive functioning skills is an ongoing about your child. Learn more at www.JimForgan.com/
executive functioning, and process in adolescence, and teens often need instruction to executive.
expectations of the grade. improve these areas. Weak executive functioning skills can
The demands are more. I impact academic performance, relationships, and overall
constantly have to stay on top of him or he’d be failing.” well-being, so interventions like workshops and coaching Club news
This mom was describing her son’s executive functioning can be helpful if your teen struggles in these areas.

Explore “Martin Digital
History” With The Martin

County Genealogical Society

Martin County is filled with historical treasures –
photographs, scrapbooks, records and letters – that
chronicle the lives of our residents and help build an
accurate picture of the history of our communities. At
the Martin County Genealogical Society’s (MCGS)
April meeting, professional archivist Georgen Charnes
will discuss the mission of Martin Digital History.
Orchestrated by the Martin County Library system,
MDH encourages
appreciation of
Martin County’s
unique history
by collaborating
with community
members and local
organizations to
collect, present, and
interpret relevant
digital content.
Local historical
or ganizations
such as the Stuart
Heritage Museum Georgen Charnes
a nd t he Bl a c k
Heritage Initiative and many individuals have
come together to help create a cooperative digital
community archive open to all.
Georgen Charnes is the archivist and project
director for Martin Digital History. She has master’s
degrees in library science and communications and
has been an archivist in a number of places, including
New Orleans, Nantucket and Utah.
Free and open to the public, the meeting is at the
Blake Library in Stuart from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, April
18. The meeting begins with a social time followed
by a brief business meeting. The presentation is at
2 p.m. To attend the meeting on Zoom, register at
mcgsfl.org/events.
The Martin County Genealogical Society offers
a variety of services in the Genealogy Room at
the Blake Library in Stuart including an extensive
research library, access to several genealogy websites
and assistance from MCGS volunteers. For more
information about membership, activities and services
go to mcgsfl.org.

See answer in this paper.