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Many of the students we work with are smart but struggling, like Lily.  Her logic exceeded the 90th percentile.  Why is it that kids can be extremely bright, yet struggle.   Executive Function The answer often has to do with executive function. Executive function is a set of skills that enable us to manage our selves  – plan, prioritize, complete ...

Many of the students we work with are smart but struggling, like Lily.  Her logic exceeded the 90th percentile.  Why is it that kids can be extremely bright, yet struggle.  The answer often has to do with executive function.  Executive Function Executive function is a set of skills that enable us to manage our selves – plan, prioritize, complete ...

It can be heartbreaking to watch your child shut down at the sight of a math worksheet or fall apart after a simple reading assignment. Maybe they’ve started saying things like “I’m just not smart” or “I can’t do it.” The ability to build confidence feels like an insurmountable task because they are so down ...

When summer break rolls around, many parents worry about “summer slide”—the loss of academic progress over the long break from school. It’s common to turn to workbooks, online learning platforms, and even tutoring to keep kids sharp. But while these tools can help with review and retention, they often miss a critical piece of the ...

Summer is the perfect time to give kids a break from the classroom—but that doesn’t mean their learning has to stop. In fact, everyday experiences are packed with opportunities to practice math skills without opening a single workbook. By turning regular activities into mini math lessons, you can help your child strengthen problem-solving, attention, logic, ...

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 more than just enhance academic performance. They can also lay a strong foundation for social and emotional growth, cognitive flexibility, creativity, career readiness, and even ...

If your child is struggling with reading, you’re not alone—and you’re doing the right thing by looking for help. Reading is a foundational skill that affects every area of learning, and it’s only natural to want to hire a tutor when your child falls behind. But before you commit to a traditional reading tutor, there’s ...

Summer reading is so important. It’s a great time to continue to grow your child’s skills and abilities.  It is important to keep your child mentally active over the summer, especially in reading as you want to avoid the “summer slide”.  The “summer slide” is the dynamic where the average student loses roughly 30% of their reading ...

Provides Structure A summer reading program will provide some structure to your summer activities. It’s common to lost structure during the summer and a reading program can help maintain this.  Choose a specific time of day and specific place to read so it becomes routine.  Make sure to be consistent. Reading Builds Skills Reading is so helpful ...

Summer reading is so important. It’s a great time to continue to grow your child’s skills and abilities.  It is important to keep your child mentally active over the summer, especially in reading as you want to avoid the “summer slide”.  The “summer slide” is the dynamic where the average student loses roughly 30% of their ...