Signs of Weak Executive Functioning and How to Build These Skills Posted on September 8, 2023August 3, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Executive functioning skills play a crucial role in our daily lives, affecting our ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and focus on tasks effectively. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or simply looking to enhance your cognitive abilities, mastering executive functioning can significantly improve your overall productivity and performance. Understand the Fundamentals of Executive …
Cooperate Skill Building- Is it important?-LearningRx Texarkana Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Regina Latimer Brain training offers a way to strengthen thinking skills or cognitive skills! -CONCENTRATION -MEMORY -PROCESSING SPEED With brain training, you can target skills like concentration, memory, and processing speed to become a stronger, more confident thinker.
What Part of Executive Function is Your Child Struggling With? Posted on September 6, 2023January 8, 2024 by Maureen Loftus Kids who struggle to stay motivated and engaged in school (and life) often struggle with executive function. This is a critical network of skills that governs your ability to start on a task, stay motivated and engaged throughout, and create an efficient plan to get the work done. While it’s a broad umbrella of skills, …
Tips to Improve Reading Fluency Posted on September 1, 2023August 1, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Reading fluency is a crucial skill that plays a significant role in academic success and overall comprehension. Fluent readers can effortlessly decode and understand text, making the learning process smoother and more enjoyable. If your child struggles to read fluently, here are some things to consider. Why is Reading Fluency Important? Reading fluency is vital …
Signs of Weak Reading Comprehension and Ways to Ignite a Love of Reading Posted on August 23, 2023August 21, 2023 by Maureen Loftus Weak reading comprehension can be a burden on students in the classroom. But beyond these concerns in school, if you have low reading comprehension, you are also less likely to enjoy reading and pursue it. While you may think reading comprehension struggles are only linked to poor recall of what was read, there are other …
Do You Sign Up for More Tutoring (Or is There Another Option)? Posted on August 23, 2023September 30, 2024 by Sandra Zamalis If your child is struggling through another school year, you may be seeking out tutoring as a solution to help them overcome learning challenges and achieve better grades. While tutoring is beneficial for some, it might not always yield the desired results for everyone. Here are some of the things to look at to make …
Back-to-School Tips to Expand Your Teen’s Confidence and Independence Posted on August 16, 2023July 19, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis We all want our kids to thrive in learning environments, but often there are things that get in the way. Whether it’s overwhelming classroom environments, lack of confidence, or other concerns, many teens tend to shut down or react negatively to school. This response isn’t obstinance or bad behavior—in almost every case, it’s a coping …
Adult ADHD Solutions to Help You Focus Posted on August 4, 2023July 4, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Adult ADHD can be a hindrance to feeling confident and successful in many areas of life. Struggling to focus and remember can leave you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed easily, and it’s hard to know where to turn for help. Neurodiverse adults have unique strengths and weaknesses, and knowing them is the first place to start! …
Don’t Miss This Critical Step to Prepare Your Child for the New School Year Posted on August 2, 2023July 26, 2023 by Maureen Loftus The back-to-school season is filled with preparation. Supplies. Sports equipment. Schedule adjustments. The list goes on… But did you know that many parents forget THE MOST important thing that makes or breaks your kids’ ability to learn effectively in the new school year? Top-quality schools, the latest-and-greatest of school supplies, and extracurricular experiences only go …
Ways to Increase Your Child’s Resilience Posted on August 2, 2023July 3, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Your child’s resilience is their ability to bounce back in the face of adversity. While you may think of things like violence, bullying, sickness, and other big-life crises as adversity, the truth is that it can be much smaller than that. Learning struggles can be an adversity. Chronic stress can be an adversity. If your …