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

1 Oct at 5:37 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 Some Kids Struggle to Read (Even After Lots of Practice)

1 Sep at 4:34 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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The Transition to High School: 15 Big Changes Your Teen Should Expect

13 Aug at 2:58 am

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?

1 Aug at 5:32 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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Why Does My Child Resist Reading—and What Can I Do About It?

30 Jul at 5:00 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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Empowering Every Learner: Special Needs Tutoring or One-on-One Brain Training?

22 Jul at 9:38 am

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!

2 Jul at 10:38 am

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

3 Jun at 10:58 am

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

29 Apr at 11:11 am

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

1 Apr at 11:40 am

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

4 Mar at 10:07 am

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

4 Feb at 10:55 am

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

7 Jan at 10:26 am

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…

10 Tips to Make Summer Reading More Fun

June 4, 2024

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…

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Responding to a Bad Report Card (Without the Lecture)

April 30, 2024

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…

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8 Tips for Managing Homework

March 12, 2024

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…

Math Struggles? Get the 411 on Dyscalculia

February 27, 2024

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…

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Supporting Brain Health: 10 Tips to Stay Sharp

January 30, 2024

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…

Executive Function: Boost Your Student’s Skill Set

January 16, 2024

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…

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Differentiating and Improving Study Skills

January 2, 2024

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…

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Tips and Tools to Help Your Anxious Student

December 20, 2023

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…

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Struggling Student? Look Beyond Mainstream Interventions

December 6, 2023

Tutoring, neurofeedback, social-emotional counseling, or brain training? For parents of a struggling student, it can be difficult to determine which interventions to pursue outside of the school setting. Part of…

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Maximizing Online Learning for Students with ADHD

November 22, 2023

Online learning is especially hard on kids with ADHD. Whether your student is homeschooling, distance learning, or you’re just looking for additional tools to help with online organizational and virtual…

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Is Cognitive Fitness Within Your Control?

October 31, 2023

I’ve often wondered what role personality traits play in cognitive fitness. I’ve heard that people who are outgoing, conscientious and organized less likely to develop cognitive impairment. Is it because…