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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 ...

Last-minute scrambling to finish assignments, avoidant behavior, tears, and frustration: these are all common occurrences when dealing with homework. But why is homework so fraught for some students—and what type of homework help can make a meaningful difference?  Kids and teens – and by extension their parents – can experience the stress, anger, and heightened ...

Some people seem to have a natural aptitude for working with their hands. Others learn best when they have visual aids. It seems like certain students are better at different types of learning. Does that mean those learning styles are the only way they’ll excel?  Unsurprisingly, the answer is a little more complicated than a ...

A lot of people struggle with numbers, but not everyone struggles for the same reasons. If you typically struggle with math related tasks, your first priority may be getting math help. At the same time, you may be wondering: why is this happening?  Fear or apprehension about math is surprisingly common. From kids to adults, ...