Life Skills
Growth Mindset for Kids: How to Teach it to Struggling Learners
Teaching a growth mindset can be especially powerful for kids who struggle to learn. Kids with dyslexia and ADHD often spend years doing things that are genuinely difficult for them. They may watch siblings or friends learn to read more easily, finish assignments more...
How a Growth Mindset Builds Confidence in Kids With Dyslexia and ADHD
Does your child shut down when learning gets hard? Maybe you hear things like: “I’m just bad at reading.” “I can’t spell.” “I’m stupid.” “I’ll never be able to do this.” Kids with dyslexia and ADHD often experience more difficulty with everyday academic tasks than...
How to Easily Improve Your Child’s Academic Performance
Whether your kids attend a private, public or home school, all parents want for their kids to perform academically to the best of their ability. Research has shown some interesting connections to the simple act of exercise on academic performance. The medical...
The Number One Natural (Non-Drug) Treatment for ADHD
ADD and ADHD affect many areas of life including social situations, down time at home, ability to complete daily chores, and even sports and music practice. Here are some natural treatments for ADHD and ADD that may help your child. Why a post on ADHD on a...
Teaching the Distracted Child
As if homeschooling isn't enough of a challenge, teaching a distracted child who has trouble focusing is even harder. Not all kids with ADD or ADHD have dyslexia but it is believed that about 40% of dyslexic kids have some sort of problem focusing. I have shared in...