One of the most disheartening observations in my clinical practice is when I meet with students who have given up on school primarily because of their frustration with writing. […]

Organization is an important skill for academic success, as it allows children to coordinate materials and approach their classwork in an orderly, thorough fashion. However, not all children have the […]

Poor Time Management skills can often lead to difficulty at school, as procrastination is commonly the cause of tardiness and can result in students turning in low quality work. So, […]

Thinking skills and executive functions play a crucial role in children’s classroom success, as they are the cognitive processes that help kids to better plan, organize, make decisions, pay attention, […]

Parents of children who are experiencing difficulty in the school often turn to methods outside of the classroom to help bolster their children’s learning. We’ve recommended in the past that […]

Parents have been encouraged to nurture creativity in their children for years. It’s no secret that we should provide kids with positive play time activities that encourage creative thinking. From […]

Educational apps and websites have become an increasingly popular resource for parents of young children looking to boost at-home learning. Apps are available for a wide range of ages, ability […]

Thinking skills are derived from what psychologists call executive functions — the brain-based cognitive skills that manage critical thinking. Think of them as the tools the brain uses to manage tasks, solve […]

It’s important to build your child’s self-awareness skills in early in development. Kids with good Self-Awareness skills are better able to recognize the needs of others, understand how their behavior […]

Parents of children with learning disabilities and other special needs know better than anyone that all children do not learn the same. From language difficulties stemming from dyslexia, to attention issues […]