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Dyslexia is a term that is thrown around frequently when kids are struggling to read. They switch b’s and d’s; they read a word backwards… Does it mean it’s dyslexia?!  Dyslexia is not actually reading letters backwards or seeing jumbled words on a page. It’s a specific learning disorder that impairs your ability to process ...

Whether you’re a child learning to read or an adult feeling like you’re losing your edge, protecting the health of your brain is critical. We all wish we could focus better and remember more, but how do we do that? Here are some important places to start: #1: Build Cognitive Skills First The first question ...

For years, kids who struggle with reading have been accommodated, pushed through, put in lower reading groups, or diagnosed with dyslexia. However, there is a move towards a more general understanding of this struggle with reading: and that is specific learning disorder with impairment in reading. So Is Dyslexia Not a Thing Any More? Dyslexia ...

Homework is a daily battle for many students. Some learners thrive at school but procrastinate when they get home. Others find themselves struggling in a particular subject. Whatever the case, plenty of kids and teens can benefit from homework help.  For many learners, homework requires a whole different set of skills than what they use ...

Seven hundred eighty million people globally may have some form of dyslexia. A number that large can feel overwhelming. Dyslexia Awareness month aims to highlight this disability because it affects more people than we know.  So let’s break down this significant statistic.  This number may play out in a classroom; out of thirty students, at ...

Slow processing speed impacts every area of life, whether you’re 5 or 95. The ability to think quickly opens up the door to MUCH easier learning, reading, remembering, reasoning, and performing in schools or workplaces. If you suspect you or your child might have slow processing speed, here are some of the top warning signs: ...

As a parent, you want your kids to consume healthy foods at school to keep their brain functioning at peak performance. But how do you decide what to pack if you’ve got a picky eater? One trick is to pack small amounts of different foods to test which items your child likes without wasting large ...