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April is National Poetry Month and if you’re looking to get your child engaged in the celebration, either as a writer or reader, we’ve got some tips and book recommendations. To be fair, we understand that some kids may struggle to drum up interest due to difficulty with language skills (e.g., vocabulary and grammar), limited ...

Reading is one of the most fundamental skills a child needs to succeed in school and life. But what if your child is struggling? As a parent, you want to help, but with so many resources and strategies available, it can be hard to know where to start. This guide walks you through a step-by-step ...

For many parents, discovering that their child is struggling with reading leads to one logical next step: tutoring. Traditional reading interventions like tutoring often focus on reteaching material, practicing phonics, or providing extra help with reading assignments. While these strategies can be beneficial for students who have fallen behind due to missed instruction or lack ...

Spring is here, and it’s also the perfect time to check in on your child’s academic progress. By now, they’ve had months to develop skills, absorb new concepts, and build confidence in their learning. But how can you look beyond their grades and progress reports to tell if they’re truly ready for the next grade ...

April is National Poetry Month and if you’re looking to get your child engaged in the celebration, either as a writer or reader, we’ve got some tips and book recommendations. To be fair, we understand that some kids may struggle to drum up interest due to difficulty with language skills (e.g., vocabulary and grammar), limited ...

Brainy Moms Podcast Part 2: Interview with Donesa Walker The Brainy Moms are back with part 2 of this important conversation focusing on cognitive skills! In Part 1, they laid the groundwork for why kids are struggling to gain their footing in reading, comprehension, and overall literacy, but this week is getting practical for the ...

Brainy Moms Podcast Part 1: Interview with Donesa Walker Reading and dyslexia specialist Donesa Walker, M.Ed. joins Dr. Amy and Sandy on this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast to unpack the alarming decline in America’s reading performance revealed in the latest Nation’s Report Card. With the wisdom gained from 30+ years working with dyslexic ...

Removing the Stigma for Adults with Learning Disabilities. Part 3: “Cheryl” and “Dallas” “Cheryl” struggled with memory. She was known as the sticky note queen in the office because she had them everywhere to remind her of what was next. She had alarms on her phone and other reminders as well. But these things were ...

Removing the Stigma for Adults with Learning Disabilities Part 2: “Cindy” and “Brad” “Cindy” loved her job but felt very overwhelmed. She could not function with all of the distractions and auditory overload that was causing her to lose focus and be unable to feel success at her job. The situation was getting worse and ...