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By the time Ethan Knuettel turned 2 years old, it had become apparent to his family that he wouldn’t be able to attend your average pre-school program. “His parents and we, his grandparents, always just hoped he would develop into a child that could go to school and fit in,” said Kathy Jicks, Ethan’s grandmother. ...

            Like most parents, you may worry what bad habits your teen will pick up when they’re in college. Sleeping in through classes, forgetting to brush their teeth at least twice a day, eating junk food, choosing parties over studying … and every other anxiety-inducing bad habit moms can imagine.             But there are ways ...

Tip #4 – Math Mnemonics There are lots of ways you can apply visualization techniques to math problems. Whether your child is learning multiplication or trying to memorize more advanced formulas, adding mnemonics (e.g. images, rhymes or other devices) increases the fun and therefore the retention! Here are some examples of mnemonics at work: Counting: ...

            In case you don’t remember (or were the rare exception), being a teenager is HARD. There are hormones messing with your emotions, the worry about being popular, the stress of getting good grades, lack of sleep, acne, the pressures of going to college, peer pressure and significant changes to your brain. One or two ...

If you’re the parent to a special needs child, you probably don’t need to be told what your stressors are. But sometimes it helps to get tips that have worked for other parents. Here are some of our favorites. Disorganization. Involve your child in determining how you’ll get organized. For example, take them with you ...

Exercise. One little word that conjures up strong connotations for most of us. Whether it’s feelings of excitement, determination or guilt, we can all agree on one thing—there’s something powerful about it. Learn more about how physical strength in linked to mental health, here.

Exercise. One little word that conjures up strong connotations for most of us. Whether it’s feelings of excitement, determination or guilt, we can all agree on one thing—there’s something powerful about it. We know exercise is good for our bodies. This message has been drilled into us from a young age by our parents, our ...

Learning is about more than your ABCs. In fact, we’re spelling out an entire list of acronyms (a word formed from the first letter of other words) related to education and learning. ACT: American College Testing What it is: A national college admissions exam ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What it is: A learning ...

For many parents, it’s one of the great mysteries of childrearing: Your very smart kid’s intelligence isn’t reflected in his report card. It’s confusing, isn’t it? How can such a brilliant brain bring home B’s? (Or C’s, or D’s, or worse.) We think you’ve scratched your head (and pulled out your hair!) enough. Here’s a ...

Unless you’re a professional athlete, competing in the workplace is more about strengthening your brain than your body. And, unfortunately, there’s a misconception in some HR departments that an aging workforce needs to be replenished with a new batch of freshly graduated Logans and Ashleys. But there are three simple truths that can shed light ...