At some point in your life, you’ve probably played the game “I Spy.” It’s perfect for boring waits at the grocery store, or long car rides. But with a little tweaking, the game can also help kids practice a key first grade concept…syllables. Here’s how to play: What You Need: * Hat * Paper, ripped [...]
26
Jan
What are Cognitive Strategies all About?
Cognitive functioning is managed by cognitive processes. Learning more about cognitive strategies is gaining popularity which goes back to 1956 when Bruner, Goodnow, and Austin discovered it. Everyone uses cognitive strategies on a regular basis because it’s a part of our normal routine. Cognitive strategies help us with our behavior and thinking so it doesn’t [...]
22
Jan
Upcoming Webinars
Homework Tips and Strategies: 8 Steps to Success Register Now for the replay of the call completed on 1/27/11 Purchase the Ebook today which contains all the information from the webinar and the 6 weeks of article series all in one place. Plus you get forms to use with your child today. You get the [...]
20
Jan
Reading Comprehension – Get the Picture?
Comprehension Program Language Comprehension Language comprehension is the ability to associate and make sense of both written and oral language. The ability to comprehend language finds its foundation within cognitive skills. Auditory and Visual Processing, to name a few, are big factors in one's ability to understand both written and oral language. What I have [...]
14
Oct
4 Strengths Every Child Must Possess to Comprehend Successfully
One of the most common concerns that a parent will present to me is their child's weak comprehension skills. When we talk together, we cover many areas of concern where each variable plays an important role in impacting their child's specific challenges. However, in general, I will always review the 4 strengths every child must [...]
11
Aug
Q&A on Brain Training for Kids
What are the major causes of Learning Disabilities? About 85 to 90 percent of learning difficulties are due to poor underlying learning skills. These skills include: Attention/Concentration: the ability to stay on task or ignore distractions. For example, continuing to read a book while another group is in a discussion. Phonetic awareness: the ability [...]
04
Aug
P3 Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them
This week we discuss what to do if you do not know how to help your child with the subject matter causing stress. For example, with math, you may be a math wiz but your child's school is teaching math a totally different way than how you learned math. To add to this complexity, your [...]
04
Aug
P3 Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them
This week we discuss what to do if you do not know how to help your child with the subject matter causing stress. For example, with math, you may be a math wiz but your child's school is teaching math a totally different way than how you learned math. To add to this complexity, your [...]
28
Jul
P2 Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them
Last week I gave you some ideas for those families in crisis mode with dealing with homework meltdowns. The number one takeaway from last week is to be proactive, manage crisis situations and get your child's emotions down and under control. Your child most likely will not be able to tell why they cannot do [...]
21
Jul
Back-to-School Homework Meltdowns and How to Overcome Them
Well, it is almost back-to-school for our children. Some schools will be opening doors in August across our country. Others will start after Labor Day. The one thing they all have in common is homework. For those students who do get homework, this can be the most stressful time of the day. For families dealing [...]
Sign Up and Gain Access to Your FREE
25 Page Downloadable Report
5 Ways to Help Your Child Overcome a Learning Disability
