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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 some suggestions that span a variety of ages and interests. These travel games aren’t just about entertainment; they can actually help boost cognitive skills—the core ...

The concept of the “Summer Slide”—the loss of knowledge and academic skills over the long break from school—isn’t new. As far back as 1996, a comprehensive study about the phenomenon reported that kids lose significant gains in reading and math over the summer break. Worse still, those numbers are growing. Just check out these statistics ...

If your child or teen has ever brought home a disappointing report card, you probably went through a range of emotions: anger, worry, fear—and perhaps even doubt about your parenting skills. And while emotions aren’t up for debate (they’re feelings, after all), how you respond to those feelings is well within your control. In fact, ...

Looking for ways to connect as a family without more screen time (and also maybe keep everyone’s brains active and growing, too)? One simple and affordable solution: Family Game Night.  In addition to creating an opportunity for fun and family bonding, games require us to use a variety of cognitive skills, the core skills our ...

Even the smartest students can feel overwhelmed at the thought of sitting down to complete nightly projects, assignments, or test prep. However, managing homework doesn’t have to be the source of frustration, tears, and friction that many families experience! To help ensure you’re doing everything within your control to manage homework and lessen the pain ...

Dyscalculia may sound like a fancy term, but it really just translates to “county badly.” The neurological disorder includes specific and persistent challenges in learning or comprehending mathematics, regardless of intelligence or motivation. In fact, even very smart people can have math struggles! And it’s not just about adding or multiplying numbers. People with dyscalculia ...

Don’t think of focusing on brain health as a New Year’s resolution. Nearly 80% of people who set New Year’s resolutions lose their resolve by mid-February. Instead, look for gradual ways to make small changes to improve your brain that will help improve your mental health, memory, attention, and sleep.  Need some ideas? We’ve got ...

If you’re not family with the term, “executive function,” you’re not alone. Sometimes referred to as “the management system” of the brain, this skill set includes working memory, cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control (self-control). Working together, these skills help us do things like pay attention, plan, organize, prioritize and see goals through to completion.  Although ...

You may have heard that there are two parts to smart: knowledge and cognitive skills. The latter, which includes foundational brain skills such as visual and auditory processing, memory, logic & reasoning, attention, and processing speed, are essential for strong study skills.  Regardless of your student’s age, study skills create more confident and independent learners. ...

There are many reasons why your child may be an anxious student. For some, it’s bullying, lack of friends, or a learning struggle that makes them feel less smart than their peers. For others, it could be something at home—such a sick relative, lack of necessities, or neglect or abuse.  As a parent, your first ...