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For many students, reading is a challenge. Whether it’s struggling to decode words, comprehending text, or keeping up with classroom assignments, reading difficulties can have a significant impact on academic success. As a result, parents and educators often turn to a reading intervention to help students catch up. However, despite their best efforts, many reading ...

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 ...

Hyperactivity is a common behavior among children and is often associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It usually looks like restlessness, difficulty sitting still, and impulsivity. While hyperactivity is a common behavioral issue among children, it can also be a symptom of underlying cognitive skills deficits. Looking at the Real Reasons for Hyperactivity Cognitive ...

Staying organized can be a challenge for many of us. It requires not only physical effort and time to keep up with organization strategies, but also cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and problem-solving. When these cognitive skills are weak, it can be difficult to maintain an organized environment. Some signs that weak cognitive skills ...

Learning challenges can affect anyone at any age, and it’s important to remember that it’s never too late to work on improving your cognitive skills and building confidence. While learning challenges may be more commonly associated with children, they can also be present in adults. In fact, it is estimated that around 20% of the ...

Anyone can experience working memory problems when they’re overly tired or stressed. But for some people, it’s a daily struggle. According to the International Dyslexia Association, approximately 10% of people have weak working memory. And in those with learning disorders like dyslexia, the number is much higher—in the range of 20-50 percent.  Working memory struggles ...

Our brains are incredibly complex machines—and executive function makes this machine run smoothly. But what is executive function, and why do people with ADHD struggle with it? Understanding executive function challenges are essential to finding the right ADD or ADHD help for your situation. “Executive function” describes a set of crucial cognitive processes that we ...

Are you a parent of a struggling reader? If so, you’re not alone. Every year, more and more students seem to be struggling with reading, and it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But there is hope! Research has shown that there are effective reading interventions that can help struggling readers improve their skills. Typical Reading ...

At the top of each new year, we focus a lot on setting goals. We start new exercise regimens, make a plan for our finances, set career or academic goals, and even schedule out our vacations for the year.  But how often do you set goals for your brain health?  The beginning of a new ...

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 ...