With all the hype about the iPAD in the classroom, I thought I would give you some comparable ways to use the Kindle Fire. After comparing apps, the Kindle Fire has just about the same type of apps available. The good news for you is that the Kindle Fire is much less expensive, too. I [...]
17
Nov
Forming Good Study Skills
Introduction Establishing good study skills early on is essential to educational success, especially for kids who are having trouble achieving in school. Effective study habits save time, reduce stress, foster self confidence and increase the odds of acing that test or turning in that book report on time. As parents, we can help our kids [...]
10
Nov
Processing Speed and Learning
Introduction If you’re the parent of a child who’s struggling in school, you may have heard the term ‘processing speed’ and wondered what it means. Processing speed refers to how quickly information travels throughout the brain. A processing speed deficit can affect learning dramatically. Compare it to riding a train that travels at 30 miles [...]
03
Nov
Helping Your Child with Organization
Introduction Organization is a key ingredient in good study habits, but for students who are struggling in school, it’s especially important. Lost notebooks, forgotten assignments and misplaced materials all have a negative impact on their ability to be successful in school. These things also cause frustration that can leave a student feeling overwhelmed and pessimistic [...]
20
Oct
The Role of Executive Function in Learning
Executive function is the cognitive process we use to focus on certain tasks. Planning, organizing, prioritizing, managing time and strategizing are some of the things that require executive function. Working memory, which is the ability to hold information in the mind in order to carry out a task, is also a part of executive function. [...]
07
Sep
Back-to-School Checklists
Hi. I know most families are returning back-to-school this week in NJ. Many families across the country have already returned to school. I wish you and your family great success in your journey back to school routines. We have our back-to-school night tonight for my son in middle school. This week has been a bit [...]
04
Aug
Memory and ADD
We all know the general definition of memory. While our ability to remember things isn’t always perfect, if our memory works well, we pretty much take it for granted. But when our child’s memory is impacted by ADD or learning disabilities, then we need to explore and learn more about the subject and what we [...]
17
Jul
What Is Brain Training?
Brain training as it applies to ADHD and ADD (which are both categorized under the umbrella of ADHD) involves using exercises that have been developed to strengthen certain neurological functions. By strengthening the parts of the brain that are impacted by ADHD I see tremendous improvements in the cognitive skills of the children I work [...]
07
Jul
The Different Types of Attention Associated With Learning
In order to strengthen the cognitive skills of ADHD using my brain training program, it’s important to understand the different types of attention necessary for learning. For cognitive purposes, the definition of attention is the ability to focus on one thing to the exclusion of others. First of all, there’s sustained attention. Sustained attention is [...]
30
Jun
Hyperactivity and ADHD
Hyperactivity is one of the most common indicators of ADHD, particularly in school situations where kids are expected to sit still and process information for long periods of time. We all want our kids to do well, whether in school or in social situations, and if you’ve been getting negative feedback from a teacher or [...]
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