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For kids who struggle to focus or thrive in academic environments, weak executive functioning could be the reason. Executive functioning (EF) skills govern your brain’s interactions with new information as well as the world around you. Some research points to EF being a more accurate predictor of academic or career success than socioeconomic status or ...

Your brain is an amazing organ. There’s nothing that you do (consciously or not) that doesn’t go back to your brain. From seeing and hearing the world around you to following a conversation to literally keeping your heart beating, your brain impacts every area of your life. Today we are bringing awareness to some mind-blowing ...

Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to perform mathematical operations and solve mathematical problems. Some people will call it “math dyslexia” because of the similar ways it impacts learning, just in a different subject area. Despite its prevalence, there are many misconceptions about dyscalculia that hinder individuals from receiving the support ...

When it comes to approaching reading struggles, it’s critical that you build a solid foundation. Brain training can be a useful tool for struggling readers as it can help improve cognitive skills that are essential for reading, such as attention, focus, processing speed, memory, phonological awareness, and working memory. Without these skills, even good reading instruction ...

As a parent, you want your child to be confident, resilient, and able to handle life’s challenges. One way to support their mental strength is by teaching them healthy habits and skills. Here are some tips for raising mentally strong kids: Encourage independence.  Let your child make their own decisions and solve their own problems ...

It’s easy to draw a line connecting weak cognitive skills with struggles in school, but the reality is that these skills impact every area of life. Having a brain that efficiently interacts with the world around you is critical for learning. But it’s also vital for healthy relationships, job performance, self-motivation, and more! Here are ...

Whether the first half of the school year was a breeze or a battleground for your family, the new year creates a new opportunity for a fresh start. The second half of the school year can drag on. It is full of long stretches (without many breaks), lots of testing for many kids, and a ...

As you spend time with the older members of your family, you may start to notice something is “off.” Or maybe you’re starting to question yourself—frequently misplacing things, struggling to find the right word, or feeling like you’re losing your edge. Memory loss and cognitive decline are extremely common. While there are things you can ...

Studying for exams can be stressful. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, overworked, and overstimulated, and these feelings often translate to lower grades and more frustration. Instead of gearing up for exam week with the same level of stress and dred, here are 3 tips for exam week to help you get better grades! 1. Prioritize ...

Thanksgiving week is a great time to talk about gratitude as a family. But the effects of gratitude go way beyond one week of the year! Consistent gratitude makes kids and adults more energized, less stressed, happier, and more confident. Here are 5 helpful tips to take your family gratitude rhythms beyond Thanksgiving week: Dinner ...