Brain Training Articles & News, Page 51

Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can be a scary time full of uncertainties. How much damage has been done? What effects will it have? To what extent is recovery possible? When it comes to TBI and the brain, there are a number of ways a brain injury can affect the brain and its ...

As we embark on new endeavors and set goals for ourselves, it can be disheartening when we don’t see progress right away. But the truth is, progress often comes in small increments, and it can be hard to see the bigger picture when we’re focused on the day-to-day. In homeschool circles especially, this question of ...

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 ...

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 ...

How many times have you heard a mom say, ‘I just have this feeling in my gut’ about her child? Experts say a mother’s intuition is a thing – especially when it comes to the child’s well-being. For one mom living in San Antonio, Texas, this “hunch” was so powerful, it led her to make ...

Chances are you’ve heard at least one of these before (and to be honest, maybe you’ve even said them). While well-intentioned, often, adhering to any of these reading myths can hold your child back from growing in his or her reading skills as quickly or as easily as possible. Reading Myths You May Have Heard ...

When kids race home from school, the last thing on their minds is more studying. It’s no surprise, then, that homework can be a trial for many households. For lots of parents, tutoring feels like a familiar solution, but it’s not always the one that works. When choosing homework help, your child’s struggles may dictate ...

Self-esteem is at the foundation of a child’s healthy development, and it’s crucial to foster it from an early age. However, it’s not always easy to do so, especially as kids and teens face many challenges and pressures in today’s world. But there are many things parents, caregivers, and educators can do to begin building ...

Helping our kids become more confident can be an uphill battle. The world we live in has increasing expectations and speed that is making kids more anxious and unsure of themselves. Instead of just having a positive outlook, how can we foster deep confidence in kids of all ages?  Building cognitive skills is an important ...

Reading provides a host of benefits for us. It engages several cognitive processes to integrate written information and language comprehension. It activates various parts of the brain, including the frontal lobe (attention, reasoning, language comprehension), temporal lobes (memory), parietal lobes (language processing), occipital lobes (visual processing), and cerebellum (motor control related to visual processing). Reading ...