We can determine a 3-year-old’s language abilities before they can even read. Reading to our children develops literacy, starting from birth. Are you doing everything you can to build your young child’s brain? More and more studies on neuroplasticity and child development are showing the impact that cognitive exercises have on our youngest minds. That’s…
Sometimes it takes awhile to find the perfect fit. 14-year-old Kirsten Tillett started out in a typical school environment. Around third grade, her parents Luis and Gigi noticed she was having trouble with comprehension and retention.Her school did some cognitive assessments, but Gigi said they weren’t helpful. “They said she was fine,” Gigi says. “But…
Tom and Sarah Hastings decided early on that homeschooling was the right choice for their family. They wanted to implement child-directed learning, to allow their sons to learn about themselves and develop their individual skills and passions to better prepare them for college and careers. It was working, Sarah says, but over time they began…
Remembering events, people, and where we stashed our keys is an ability we as humans often take for granted. We don’t always realize the importance of memory until our aptitude for recalling facts and events is compromised. Most of us think memory impairment doesn’t take hold until we’re well into our golden years. Some new…
The days are getting longer, the leaves are turning colors, and the temperatures are dropping. You know what that means: it’s back-to-school time! We’re kicking off what we hope will be an amazing school year with a photo contest. The rules are simple: we want to see how you go back-to-school. Whether it’s pictures of…
Every year, more and more families choose to homeschool their children and discover the tremendous advantages it can provide. While choosing to homeschool is an easy choice for some, other families need some time to consider their options. How do you know if it’s right for you? Start by doing some research, have an in-depth…
As we age, our cognition dips, and our working memory and processing speed slows. It’s a natural part of getting older. Some people think there’s no way to improve our cognitive function, but they’d be wrong. The truth is that you’re never too old to give your brain a good workout. Research shows that keeping…
Claribel Pope tried everything to help her oldest daughter Elaina recover from speech and developmental delays. She was told her daughter would “grow out of it.” She was advised to place her daughter in a special education classroom indefinitely. She drove four hours roundtrip to take Elaina to a 3-hour speech therapy program. “I was…
On my last trip I had the great joy of seeing two brilliant little children, one a 2 years old and the other 3, both of whom demonstrated once more what the future could be. Both of these children, a boy and a girl, have digit spans of 5 (the processing abilities of a typical…
There are so many benefits to eating the right foods. From lowering cholesterol to reducing the risks of heart disease, healthy eating helps your body run like a well-oiled machine. These good foods don’t just help your bones, muscles, and skin — they’re also great for your brain. Studies suggest that there are…