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While ADHD is commonly diagnosed during childhood, there is a large population of adults who are not aware of the symptoms that present as you get older. As kids the hallmark symptoms may be hyperactivity, impulsivity, and trouble focusing, but in adults, it can look different. For example, many adults have been misdiagnosed with anxiety ...

Keeping your brain healthy is important at any age, but especially for adults. There are many different factors that impact how your brain functions as you get older, including age-related memory loss, brain fog, and less-than-ideal lifestyle habits. If you’re finding that you’re constantly forgetting where you left your keys or parked your car (or ...

If every school day or homework session is ending in tears, frustration, and notes from the teacher, you’re probably starting to wonder if your child is going to need some extra support. As we get into the season of standardized tests, exams, and final projects, you and your child may be coming to a head ...

There are no two ways about it: no one is exempt from at least some of the effects of COVID-19. For children and adolescents, one of the biggest impacts has been in their school and social environments. In March of 2020, kids were forced to switch to distance learning overnight. Little did most kids (or ...

Having an attention deficit as a child has its challenges in the classroom and in social settings, but often these struggles can be amplified when a teen goes to college. Suddenly they’re out of the structured school day followed by scheduled practices, homework, and family time, and these teens/young adults are left to their own ...

Giving experiences instead of physical gifts has become a popular trend—and we are here for it! The power of spending time together, experiencing new things, and getting out of your shell is undeniable. As you finish up your holiday shopping for the year, we’d love to encourage you to give the gift of brain training ...

As you’ve watched your child learn and grow, you’ve picked up on more than a few ways they’re intellectually ahead of their peers. You don’t want to brag except to Grandma and Grandpa, of course, but there’s no doubt in your mind: you’re raising one very smart child. Every once in a while you notice ...

Often we believe that as adults, our brains just are the way they are. Childhood is the time of learning and growth, right? Not so fast! Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to grow and change, at any age. This means it’s never too late to boost memory, increase processing speed, improve logic & reasoning skills, ...

If you’re looking for some inspiration for your next family game night, look no further! Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite family games (and how they’re actually great for everyone’s brains, too!) WHY PLAY GAMES? Playing games as a family is absolutely a great bonding experience. It helps you connect, put screens away, ...

Reading comprehension skills help us make sense of what we read. After all, what’s the purpose of reading if it’s nothing more than words on a page? Yet many children struggle in this area.If you hear your child frequently complain about reading and express that it’s boring, they may be struggling to comprehend what they’re reading. ...