“Too Hard”: Encourage Positive Thinking for Your Kids
Have you ever heard your child make negative self-statements about her skills and capacities?
Children frequently say things like, “That’s too hard” or “I can’t do it,” even about a […]
Beyond Games: 3 Ways to Improve Verbal Working Memory
Have you ever headed toward the kitchen and placed your hand on the fridge only to realize you have no idea what you were going to grab? The idea in […]
Is My Teenager Sneaking Video Games?
Twenty-first century kids are growing up in the age of distraction. Very few teenagers do their homework without their cell phones by their sides — not for help with homework […]
Trouble with Transitions: Flexibility and Academic Success
For some people, being mentally flexible comes naturally. A change of plans, an unexpected obstacle, or a new method of doing something are all taken in stride. But for many […]
