(888) 292-3906
As soon as babies are born in a hospital, they are typically subject to a number of assessments. The Apgar test determines how a baby is doing right after birth and whether he or she may need extra medical care.…
When your child receives a dyslexia diagnosis, it can be daunting. There’s so much to learn when it comes to dyslexia. While it can be immensely helpful to seek outside help for your student, it is important that as a…
Maybe a classroom teacher has mentioned some concerns to you about your child’s reading skills. Or perhaps you’ve suspected that your student struggles with comprehension. Maybe you notice that your child avoids reading aloud. If you’re concerned about your child…
A beautiful thing that stemmed from the world of educational psychology in the 1980s is Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. This theory puts forward the belief that people all have various, distinct types of intelligences and not just one…
It’s almost that time again. Perhaps you’re scouring sales for backpacks, shoes, and lunchboxes. Or maybe you’re getting in your last licks of summer with a getaway. By August and September, most children all around the United States will be…
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…
