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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, ...

Maybe you’re mad at yourself for misplacing items or leaving things behind. Maybe you’re frustrated when a big project goes sideways. When you want to improve your working memory, brain training can help you target this cognitive skill. But what is working memory, anyway?  Working memory is sometimes confused with short-term memory, but these two ...

Lack of motivation, difficulty starting tasks, poor planning: do these challenges ring a bell for you or your child? If you or someone you love needs ADHD help, it’s useful to understand why these problems occur so often—and what solutions can make a meaningful difference. Often, kids, teens, and adults with ADHD also struggle with ...

Tears, stress, avoidance, and anger: these are symptoms of math anxiety, a real phenomenon that affects cognitive function. While lots of students may need math help, those with math anxiety can especially benefit from a different approach.  What is Math Anxiety Math anxiety, also known as math phobia, is an increasingly common experience for students ...

Living with ADHD means finding creative solutions to challenges at school, at work, and in life. Sometimes, these strategies work for a while, but do not provide long-term solutions. Approaching these challenges with a sense of curiosity, creativity, and good humor can be crucial for finding the right ADHD help.  Our understanding of ADHD has ...

Homework is a daily battle for many students. Some learners thrive at school but procrastinate when they get home. Others find themselves struggling in a particular subject. Whatever the case, plenty of kids and teens can benefit from homework help.  For many learners, homework requires a whole different set of skills than what they use ...