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When you want the best for your gifted and talented learner, it’s tempting to rely on the classroom environment to provide the dynamic, exciting challenges they crave. But often, gifted students need more—whether they’re outpacing the learning materials and feeling bored, dealing with cognitive differences, or otherwise not as engaged as you hoped they’d be. ...

Homework time can be challenging for kids with ADHD—and their parents. Between managing focus, energy, and frustration, it’s easy for the evening routine to spiral into chaos. But homework doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth every night. With a few simple strategies, you can set your child up for success and make homework time ...

High school math can be a tough subject for many students. From algebra to geometry, trigonometry to calculus, each level of math builds on the one before it, requiring students to master foundational skills while learning new, complex concepts. If your teen is struggling with math, it can feel overwhelming for both of you, because ...

Like many well-intentioned parents, you provide ample opportunities for your child to read, supplying them with books from the library or on their own bookshelves… But why hasn’t your vision of a voracious reader—one who defies the rules of bedtime to enjoy one last story with a flashlight under the covers—come to fruition? Truth be told, ...

When children experience learning struggles, it can be challenging for both them and their parents. The stress of unfinished homework, disappointing grades, or ongoing frustrations can take a toll on a child’s emotional well-being and self-confidence. But as a parent, you have the power to make a significant impact by nurturing emotional resilience in your ...

When parents see their child struggling in school, tutoring often feels like the most logical first step. After all, isn’t the goal to help your child catch up? But what happens when tutoring doesn’t seem to be making a difference? It’s a frustrating and discouraging situation for both parents and kids, especially when the investment ...

Owen is a 4th grader diagnosed with ADHD and his parents were seeking help for ADHD struggles.  However, his difficulties with attention were not his only challenges.  His father shared, “Owen is behind his classmates in reading and math.  He has a lot of difficulty with focus, and he gets easily frustrated.”  This frustration was causing a lot of stress at ...

Planning, time management, organization, and self-control—are essential to increase cognitive control. This shows up in success in work, school, relationships, and life. But these skills don’t always come naturally, especially during adolescence, when the brain is still developing. These executive functioning skills can improve with intentional practice and support. How to increase cognitive control habits? ...

Owen is a 4th grader diagnosed with ADHD and his parents were seeking help for ADHD struggles.  However, his difficulties with attention were not his only challenges.  His father shared, “Owen is behind his classmates in reading and math.  He has a lot of difficulty with focus, and he gets easily frustrated.”  This frustration was causing a lot of stress at ...

Owen is a 4th grader diagnosed with ADHD and his parents were seeking help for ADHD struggles.  However, his difficulties with attention were not his only challenges.  His father shared, “Owen is behind his classmates in reading and math.  He has a lot of difficulty with focus, and he gets easily frustrated.”  This frustration was causing a lot of stress ...