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If we look hard enough, most of us can find some benefits to our current e-learning situation: no worries about bullying, easier mornings, flexible schedules, and homework in pajamas—to name a few. Still, online learning has its moments of distractions, confusion and all-around overwhelming chaos, all of which can lead to procrastination. But ADDitude Magazine has put ...

How are parents supposed to maintain their sanity while balancing distancing learning, cooking, cleaning, grocery pickups—and for many of us, working from home? Dr. Amy Moore, an educational and cognitive psychologist, child development specialist, and former teacher of teachers offers some expert advice on the topic in this piece published on She’s Brainy. The article ...

Edutopia has a great article recommending activities for elementary-aged kids that incorporate speaking and listening, math, science, art, drama, reading and writing. From puppet shows and composing songs to setting up a poetry coffeehouse, these ideas aren’t just fun for the kids; they’re parent-friendly too! Check out the 5 ideas here: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-home-learning-experiences-elementary-grades?fbclid=IwAR2Jujt2hy-RI1kvpgWqusSej0Nz35fqnTUGTwDlwV64reMuQlRdfNvJEAs

Dr. Amy Moore, educational psychologist and director of the Gibson Institute for Cognitive Research, recently wrote on her “She’s Brainy” blog that virtual therapies, including speech therapy, counseling, and brain training can be administered via telehealth—and that the benefits are the same. Here are three great reasons to consider virtual brain training during mandated stay-at-home ...

ADDitude Magazine has a great article on "Schooling Kids with ADHD from Home" and we’ve been sharing the tips over the last couple weeks. Tip #10 comes from the idea that every child is unique and yet it’s still possible to create a learning experience without squelching individuality. If your child loves to cook, why ...

It’s Train Your Brain Tuesday!  This week, LearningRx CEO Kim Hanson is focusing on logic & reasoning, auditory processing, processing speed, and attention. These fun videos demonstrate brain training exercises that kids (ages 5 and older) can do on their own, with siblings, or with the entire family from the safety and comfort of their ...

ADDitude Magazine has a great article about schooling kids with ADHD from home that includes 11 tips for parents.  Tip #9 is "Take things one day at a time" and the publication encourages parents to celebrate learning victories as you go, rewarding progress—no matter how small. This advice also includes resisting the urge to compare ...

Photo Courtesy of The New York Times Everyone knows dads love to grill! This month, give dad a recipe that’ll satisfy his need for singed eyebrows and the smell of charcoal while also feeding your family a delicious superfood that’s good for the brain and the body! What makes asparagus so super? Well, it’s a good ...

Looking for a new addition to your Thanksgiving menu? Check out this salad, full of in-season pomegranate arils, which are high in brain boosting antioxidants! Delicata Squash Salad with Roasted Potatoes and Pomegranate Seeds photo and recipe courtesy of The Year in Food Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 1.5 pounds small to medium potatoes1/3 cup plus 3 ...

Nationally renowned brain training experts Ken Gibson and Tanya Mitchell have created a free list to help parents shop for toys, games, and brain activities that will help improve their children’s learning skills.  “Our hope is that parents will shop wisely for toys this year, purchasing toys that can help develop the cognitive skills that ...