Introduction Brain training is considered to be intensive when your child is working on a brain training program 5x a week for 1 hour at a time. It can be very intensive when your child is working 1:1 with a brain training coach – in person. Brain trainers are taught to recognize when a child [...]
January 2012 – FREE Live Interviews & Webinars
January 2012 Join me on 1/19/12 7PM EST at The Online Association of Brain Trainers http://www.braintrainerconnect.com for a live interview with Gerry Hughes, Cognitive Strategies Expert. He will give you some great ideas to help your child or student remember and understand academics easier. LIMITED SEATING — REGISTER TODAY Professionals and CSTS Grads [...]
How to Decide Which Brain Training Program is Right for Your Child
Introduction One of the most popular questions that I am asked by both parents and professionals is "Which brain training program should I use?" When you look at the top 2 programs on the market, BrainSkills and BrainWare Safari, it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Upfront, I am letting you know that one [...]
4 Kindle Fire Apps that Can Help Your Child Learn
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 [...]
Join Me and My Certified Student Transformation Specialists for Q&A Webinars
JOIN US FOR A LIVE Q&A WEBINAR — THE FOLLOWING CALLS ARE SCHEDULED DURING JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2012. We would love for you to join us. Simply click on the url to join our online live webinar on the day and time that best fits your schedule. PLAYBACK FOR THESE OPEN Q&A CALLS WILL [...]
Exploding Marshmallows!
Does your child ask questions about the magical mystery microwave? Now you can show her how and why it works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker. What you need: Marshmallows Plate Microwave oven Bar of soap (optional) What you do: Make sure you supervise your child doing this [...]
Note Taking Tips
Introduction When a student gets into the advanced grades and college, note taking becomes an important part of their success in school. But even though good notes can be crucial to passing a class, most students never receive any instruction on how to do it well. Note Taking Tips Here are some tips to [...]
Make a Family “Thankful Box”
As the holiday season kicks off in earnest, it can be easy for kids and families to get stuck in the “I wants,” without having much chance to pause and appreciate the many, many other kinds of bounty—many of them cost-free and priceless–that a family can celebrate with gratitude and warmth. That’s [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]

