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Your brain is an amazing organ. There’s nothing that you do (consciously or not) that doesn’t go back to your brain. From seeing and hearing the world around you to following a conversation to literally keeping your heart beating, your brain impacts every area of your life. Today we are bringing awareness to some mind-blowing ...

When you’re dealing with an ADHD diagnosis for you or your learner, it can be validating but nerve-wracking. You may have more questions than answers. Most importantly: how do you find the right ADD help for you or your learner? ADHD (also known as ADD) can come with enormous reserves of imagination, curiosity, and energy. ...

Reading offers a lifetime of benefits, creating a path to knowledge, discovery, and imagination. Strong reading skills are particularly important for classroom learning. But how can you encourage your kid to become a reader? What kind of reading help makes a difference? Humans have been reading for millennia. But, thanks to MRI research, science has ...

When kids race home from school, the last thing on their minds is more studying. It’s no surprise, then, that homework can be a trial for many households. For lots of parents, tutoring feels like a familiar solution, but it’s not always the one that works. When choosing homework help, your child’s struggles may dictate ...

Reading is one of the most complex, fascinating abilities that humans possess. It’s not an innate skill—in fact, humans only started reading about six thousand years ago. Nor is it one singular skill. Instead, it’s a multi-part process that relies on many different skills working together. If you’re seeking reading help for your learner, it’s ...

A love of reading can open doors to imagination, discovery, and empathy. Many learners with ADHD don’t fall in love with reading right away—but with proper reading help, anyone can become a lifelong reader. How do you transform reading struggles into triumphs, especially when dealing with ADHD? While there’s no quick fix, it’s always useful ...

Our brains are incredibly complex machines—and executive function makes this machine run smoothly. But what is executive function, and why do people with ADHD struggle with it? Understanding executive function challenges are essential to finding the right ADD or ADHD help for your situation. “Executive function” describes a set of crucial cognitive processes that we ...

Are you wondering if you or your child has dyslexia? Many people struggle to read, but some have a tougher time than others. The good news is, proper reading help can have an enormous impact at any age! First, it’s important to figure out what’s happening and why.  What is dyslexia, anyway? Simply put, it’s ...

ADHD (also known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADD) can be a rollercoaster for those who experience it. People with this neurodevelopmental disorder can often draw on enormous reserves of creativity, energy, and spontaneity. While at other times, they may find themselves drowning in disorganization, racing thoughts, and impulsive decisions.  For learners with ADD ...