One of the most edifying things to experience as a parent is to have another person know, understand, and truly see your child. Sometimes that understanding person is a teacher, a tutor, a coach, a friend, or even a therapist.…

When you become a parent, no one hands you an instruction manual to refer to for all of the important parts of parenthood. Parents are left to their own devices to navigate major things like health care and education, sometimes…

One very cool concept to understand in the field of brain science is the fact that our brains are ever-changing. Learning new things can help our brains to create, develop, and connect neural pathways. The good news about this is…

Neurodivergence has become a more common term in recent years. It’s often used to describe people with autism, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, or learning disabilities like dyslexia. Truly, being neurodivergent means that your brain functions, processes,…

So often in school settings, a child’s intelligence tends to get boiled down to a set of test scores and letter grades. The results of standardized tests can be discouraging to some students. However, math and visual/spatial ability—while important—do not…

Parenting life can get so busy. There’s sports, school, meals, rides, and so much to schedule and manage. However, from babyhood through young adulthood, it is essential for parents to make room in their lives to support their children on…

Have you embarked on a journey to seek help for dyslexia? There is so much to learn. Some estimates suggest that 20% of the U.S. population is affected by dyslexia. Fortunately for students who struggle with reading, there’s ongoing research…

In the world of education, different schools of thought on how to approach reading instruction have always existed. There were the Dick and Jane books that so many young readers learned to read with, through sight words and repetition. Later,…

When you are seeking help for a student with dyslexia, there are a few routes you can take, including tutoring or therapy. Dyslexia tutoring is an approach that tends to focus on academic goals like improving reading comprehension; tutoring usually…

When it comes to finding the best reading programs to help with your child’s dyslexia, checking out all of the options can be overwhelming. Seeking the most successful methods for your student is important, but there is just so much…