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

1 Oct at 5:45 am

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

30 Jul at 5:04 am

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

1 Sep at 5:39 am

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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Brain Training to Build Reading Skills

27 Mar at 8:38 pm

Many interventions aim to help build reading skills. Students and families can try tutoring, afterschool programs, or learning strategies to live with reading struggles. What if a reading struggle was…

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

1 Aug at 5:45 am

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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