ADD/ADHD Help and Executive Function Disorder Posted on January 16, 2023February 9, 2023 by Carrie 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 …
New Year, New Brain: 7 Ways Brain Training Can Boost Your Brain Power Posted on January 11, 2023June 8, 2023 by Amy Judge 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 …
Real-Life Implications of Weak Cognitive Skills Posted on January 11, 2023June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis 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 …
New Year = New Hope…and a New Approach to Your Child’s Learning Struggles Posted on January 4, 2023June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder Welcome 2023! The past two years have certainly been interesting, and I’m excited for the possibilities the new year will bring! If your child has been struggling in school, the new year could bring the opportunity to overcome their difficulties! But for change to happen, most students can’t continue only with the same approaches they …
How to Finally Get Reading to “Click” for Your Struggling Student Posted on January 4, 2023June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis If you’re a parent of a struggling reader, you know how frustrating and demoralizing it can be to see your child struggle with a skill that is so essential to their success in school and in life. You’ve probably tried everything from tutoring to special programs in school, but nothing seems to get reading to …
A Fresh Start for Your Brain: 5 Ways to Protect Your Thinking and Memory Posted on January 4, 2023June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus With the new year comes new goals for many of us. Whether you’re setting intentional resolutions or not, this can be a helpful time to establish some healthy routines and create a fresh start in areas that you have neglected recently. Whether for yourself or your kids, here are 5 things you can do this …
3 Ways to Set Your Kids Up for a Better School Year Posted on December 30, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall As parents, we want to do everything we can to help our kids succeed in school. The start of a new year is the perfect time to evaluate our children’s performance so far and establish some goals to help them reach their full potential. Here are three ways to set your kids up for a …
How to Make Good New Year’s Resolutions with Your Kids Posted on December 27, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus With the New Year come new goals, both for you personally and your family. Whether you embrace this turning of the calendar or you balk at the idea of setting New Year’s resolutions, learning how to set goals with our kids is important. When they see how we think about what we want (and how …
Great Games for Kids with ADHD Posted on December 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Having a kid with ADHD can feel like you’re on a roller coaster. Either they are high energy and struggling to focus OR they are disengaged (and also struggling to focus). ADHD comes with its own unique strengths and weaknesses, but learning to help these kids think faster and learn more easily can be extremely …
3 Holiday Brain Games to Challenge Your Memory Posted on December 21, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus Looking for a fun way to engage a group this holiday season? What if you could challenge your memory and strengthen your thinking skills at the same time? These are opportunities for some brain games! The best thing you can do to alleviate stress and open the door to easier learning is to make stretching …