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As a parent or teacher, it can be difficult to know if a child is struggling with learning. Sometimes the signs are subtle, and it can be easy to dismiss them as just a bad day or a lack of motivation. However, if you notice any of the following warning signs of learning struggles, it’s ...

The brain is an amazing organ. But if you or a loved one has experienced a traumatic brain injury, you may wonder if you’re ever going to get it back to “normal.” Brain injuries are extremely common, whether it’s a football injury in high school, a car accident, a result of military service, or simple ...

We want our kids to grow into confident, capable adults, but building confidence can often seem like a challenge. Especially for kids who are naturally hard on themselves or who struggle more than peers in some areas, identifying areas where you can build confidence is so important.  While brain training is typically primarily a tool ...

Your brain is one of the most important organs in your body. It controls everything from your movements and emotions to your thoughts and memories. Keeping your brain healthy and functioning well is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. But you might be surprised to learn that some of the things you do every ...

For many students, reading is a challenge. Whether it’s struggling to decode words, comprehending text, or keeping up with classroom assignments, reading difficulties can have a significant impact on academic success. As a result, parents and educators often turn to a reading intervention to help students catch up. However, despite their best efforts, many reading ...

One of the key reasons that children dislike reading is because of poor reading comprehension. What fun is it to read a book when you don’t experience it in a vivid or real way in your imagination? Here’s why this skill is so hard for so many kids and what you can do to strengthen ...

With the New Year come new goals, both for you personally and your family. Whether you embrace this turning of the calendar or you balk at the idea of setting New Year’s resolutions, learning how to set goals with our kids is important. When they see how we think about what we want (and how ...

In short: the best way to keep your memory strong is to use it! Staying both physically and cognitively active during your adult years can set you up to stay sharp and to protect your memory long-term. Warding off dementia, cognitive decline, and memory loss is a growing field of study, but here are 3 ...

Looking for some unique gift ideas to give your kids this holiday season? Brainy gifts keep your child learning and building thinking skills in a way that is fun and engaging. Check out this quick roundup of 10 of our favorite games, puzzles, toys, and more for the kids on your list: Paint By Sticker ...

It’s the season of thankfulness, and if you’re thinking, “Man, my kid doesn’t really get what gratitude even is!”, you are not alone. We teach our kids to say “Thank you” at a very early age, but how do we help them take gratitude beyond this basic pleasantry? Here are 7 gratitude tips to make ...