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Fun, Fast, and Effective: Games to Engage Your Child’s Processing Speed at Home

Yesterday at 3:50 am

If your child seems to take just a little longer to answer questions, finish homework, or react in conversations, you may be seeing signs of slower processing speed. Processing speed…

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Beyond Attention: How Does ADHD Affect Learning?

31 Mar at 2:52 pm

When most people think of ADHD, they picture a kid who can’t sit still or a student who’s always staring out the window. But ADHD is far more complex than…

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ADHD and Reading Problems: Why Your Child Struggles to Focus and Read (And What You Can Do About It)

27 Mar at 3:33 am

If your child has ADHD and struggles with reading, you’re not imagining the connection. Maybe homework turns into tears. Maybe your child can read a word one minute and forgets…

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The Brain Behind the Struggle: Understanding Why Learning Feels Hard for Your Child

1 Mar at 3:35 am

Brain Awareness Week 2026 | Understanding Cognitive Skills & Learning Challenges Does your child struggle with schoolwork despite trying their best? Do you find yourself repeating instructions multiple times, only…

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Will My Child Outgrow Attention Problems? What Parents Need to Know

25 Feb at 10:22 am

If your child struggles to focus in class, forgets homework regularly, or can’t seem to sit still during dinner, you’ve probably wondered: “Will they outgrow this?” It’s one of the…

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Why Can My Child Focus on Video Games but Not on Schoolwork?

1 Feb at 4:32 am

It’s very likely that at some point you have said (or wondered), “Why can my child play video games for hours but can’t focus on homework for five minutes?” And…

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Is It Normal for Reading to Still Be Hard in 3rd–5th Grade? | Why the “Late Bloomer” Myth Can Be Harmful

30 Jan at 3:00 am

As children move through elementary school, most parents expect reading to become easier, especially by grades 3, 4, and 5. After all, by this point, kids have had years of…

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Is This an Attitude Problem or a Learning Problem?

2 Jan at 3:01 am

How to tell what’s really behind your child’s motivation struggles, avoidance, and school stress Your child puts off homework. They melt down over assignments that should be easy. They say…

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How Is AI Changing Learning — and What Skills Do Kids Need Most?

1 Jan at 3:48 am

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a future idea — it’s transforming how kids learn right now. From elementary classroom experiments to teenagers using AI to do schoolwork at home,…

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How Can I Support My Child’s Confidence When School Feels Hard?

December 1, 2025

When school feels overwhelming, many kids start to doubt their abilities long before they lose actual ground in their academics. Confidence doesn’t disappear overnight—it erodes with every “I can’t,” every…

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Why Productive Struggle Builds More Resilient Learners

November 5, 2025

When your child gets frustrated with a tough math problem or a new reading skill, it can be tempting to jump in and help. But here’s something powerful to remember:…

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Can You Train Your Brain Like Chris Hemsworth on “Limitless”?

October 1, 2025

When Chris Hemsworth took on the challenge of boosting his brain power in Limitless: Live Better Now with Chris Hemsworth (National Geographic/Disney+), he put the spotlight on something scientists, psychologists,…

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Why Some Kids Struggle to Read (Even After Lots of Practice)

September 1, 2025

When kids struggle to read, you’ve probably heard the advice: “Just keep practicing. It’ll click eventually.” But what happens when it doesn’t click—no matter how many hours of practice, tutoring,…

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The Transition to High School: 15 Big Changes Your Teen Should Expect

August 13, 2025

Making the leap from middle school to high school can feel overwhelming—for both students and parents. From tougher academics to shifting social dynamics, high school brings a whole new set…

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Why Is My Child Struggling So Much to Adjust to School This Year?

August 1, 2025

The first few weeks of school can be tough for many kids, but if your child is melting down, zoning out, or constantly saying, “I hate school,” you’re probably wondering:…

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Why Does My Child Resist Reading—and What Can I Do About It?

July 30, 2025

If your child resists reading—or avoids it altogether—you’re not alone. For many families, reading becomes a daily battle filled with frustration, tears, and growing concern. While some kids naturally gravitate…

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Empowering Every Learner: Special Needs Tutoring or One-on-One Brain Training?

July 22, 2025

For learners with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or other learning differences, having the right support can be a game-changer. But sometimes, finding the right support can take time and effort. If…

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10 Smart Summer Water Play Activities: Beat the Heat AND Exercise Your Child’s Brain!

July 2, 2025

Although “summer brain drain”—the loss of reading and math skills over the summer—is a legitimate concern, no kid wants to spend their break studying. So how can parents help their…

10 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Problem-Solving Skills

June 3, 2025

Kids are never too young to work on their problem-solving skills. In fact, the sooner you start boosting their development, the better. That’s because these vital tools can do far…

Summer Learning: 6 Ideas to Support Your Struggling Student During the Break

April 29, 2025

You’ve probably heard of the “Summer Slide,” which refers to the decline in student learning that occurs over the summer break. The concern, particularly for reading and math, is focused…

National Autism Acceptance Month: Targeting and Training Cognitive Skills in Students with ASD

April 1, 2025

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, dedicated to celebrating neurodiversity and individual differences. The goals of the month-long celebration include spreading the message of inclusion while connecting people to support…

8 Ways Playing an Instrument Helps Your Child’s Brain

March 4, 2025

Thanks to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), March has been “Music In Our Schools Month” for 40 years. The designation aims to increase awareness of the benefits of…

10 Reasons Your Child Won’t Read for Fun

February 4, 2025

Like many well-intentioned parents, you provide ample opportunities for your child to read, supplying them with books from the library or on their own bookshelves… But why hasn’t your vision…

7 Ways to Give Struggling Students a Fresh Start in 2025

January 7, 2025

Beyond the “New Year, New Me!” hype around resolutions and goal setting, there’s some concrete reasoning for struggling students to feel like they get a fresh start in school after…

15 Gift Ideas for Children With Autism

December 10, 2024

Shopping for holiday or birthday gifts for children with autism? When choosing presents, you’ll want to factor in the child’s developmental level, interests, and sensory needs—the latter of which can…

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25 Essential Items to Include in Your Next College Care Package

October 29, 2024

Now that your young adult is off at college, you may be looking for ways to support them from home. The traditional care package is a fun and relatively affordable…

Deciphering Feedback from Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 1, 2024

Parent-teacher conferences are a great way to get feedback about your student beyond just the grades you see on quizzes, homework, and report cards. Depending on your child’s age, school,…

5 Surprising Facts About ADHD (And What They Mean for Your Student)

September 3, 2024

ADHD is often misunderstood. However, understanding some of the underlying causes and expressions of the disorder can be a major help for families facing this diagnosis! Here are five facts…

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10 Ways to Ease the Transition to Middle School

July 30, 2024

Plenty of TV shows and movies have highlighted the social awkwardness that characterizes the transition to middle school. There’s a unique anxiety that comes from a perfect storm of first…

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10 Travel Games to Boost Cognitive Skills on Your Family Trip

July 2, 2024

If you’re heading out on a family trip this summer and want to keep your kids’ brains engaged in the car, at the hotel, or on the campsite, we’ve got…