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Before COVID-19, many parents were concerned about the amount of time their kids spent on screens. In March, however, that concern went out the window with the rapid switch to distance learning for students and the rapid switch to telecommuting for many parents. At that point, screen time became a lifeline. Now, as most U.S. ...

If you are looking for the perfect Christmas idea for your child this season, give the gift of learning—a gift that truly keeps on giving. When you invest in brain training through LearningRx, you help your child boost weak cognitive skills, making learning easier and more fun. Strong cognitive skills are something your child will ...

Organization is a major key to educational success. As a parent, one of your most important roles when it comes to facilitating your child’s education is helping them come up with a system for staying organized. This year, getting organized is even more critical. Not sure where to begin? Here are some great ideas to ...

This fall is anything but conventional. Juggling work and family is always a challenge but this year has forced countless parents into the additional role of distance-learning manager or teacher on top of everything else—and many parents and students are maxed out. If you’re struggling to manage distance learning and home life, you’re in good ...

Since the 1930’s when Allen F. Morgenstern created a work simplification program and coined the idea of “working smarter, not harder,” this has been the battle cry of the American worker. But this concept does not just apply to people in the workforce. Students can also adopt techniques that allow them to work smarter, not ...

In order to set your child up for success in school, there are some important habits you can help your child develop. The habit of staying organized and managing time Students who succeed in their studies are organized and know how to plan ahead. They keep track of their books, notebooks, folders and papers. They ...

Working from home can be a big adjustment. Setting up our workspaces to minimize distractions and maximize productivity is crucial to success. And the same goes for our children. The ‘20-’21 school year is anything but conventional and most children are either participating in full-time distance learning or a hybrid model where they are doing ...

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month so we want to take some time to look at the topic in detail. Did you know that dyslexia affects 5-15% of all Americans? That’s somewhere between 14.5-43.5 million people in the U.S. alone. There are many signs of dyslexia that present themselves as people age. Let’s explore signs that ...

For those whom learning comes easily, you may not give a second thought to your working memory and the important role it plays in your ability to absorb and synthesize information. However, an inadequate working memory can make it nearly impossible to focus and learn. Children who have poor working memory face common challenges and ...

Both children and adults learn better when a certain combination of elements is present. When it comes to shepherding your child’s learning, providing them with high-quality educational content, keeping kids motivated and developing strong processing skills are the most important tasks. Let’s take a closer look at these three components of successful learning. Successful learning ...