As discussed from last week's article, homework meltdowns are not fun. I discussed how the leading cause of homework trouble is really weak cognitive skills. However, once the skills are strengthened your child needs to be instructed on how to approach the homework process. I developed an 8 step process that takes a student from [...]
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 [...]
06
Oct
What Happens to Your Child’s Memory After an Injury
Working memory is commonly known as short term memory. This type of memory is what we use on a regular basis and it’s always fresh in our mind. Working memory is also considered the way we keep only the important information in our mind and weed out the information that is not necessary. With that [...]
29
Sep
5 Types of Memory That Will Help Your Child Remember Easier!
Memory is not just memory — it contains several types of memory processes. That is why brain training is so beneficial when you hear me speak about strengthening the overall processing of the brain. Memory itself has several processes! Memory is amazing in so many ways. We can think, remember, act, and so [...]
22
Sep
4 Reasons to Use “Errorless Learning” with Children Who Have Memory Weaknesses
Last week, we discussed retrieval in general and 3 strategies to use to help your child retrieve information from their weak memory. We talked about using Cued Retrieval which "cues" the memory up for retrieval, Recognition Memory which basically gives your child the answer and Free Retrieval which is trial by error where [...]
15
Sep
3 Ways to Help Your Child “Retrieve” Information When Their Memory is Weak
We all know that memory is very important cognitive skill needed in order to learn. There are three parts to the memory process: You need the ability to "encode" the memory which means process what is coming in put the memory into your internal filing cabinet. You need the ability to "store" the [...]
08
Sep
Morning Routine and Checklist
Now that your child is back-to-school, you may feel the need for a morning routine. If your child is forgetting items for school already or you are finding yourself stressed trying to pull it all together, you will benefit from a morning routine. I find it helpful to prepare lunches, sign forms, pack backpacks and [...]
19
Aug
Do You Have a Need to Know Binder?
I was first introduced to the “Need to Know Binder” while I was student teaching. In a classroom, a teacher can be overwhelmed with all the notices, trips, policies and more if not properly organized. I loved this concept so much, I adapted this to home life. I use the Need to Know Binder to [...]
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