Simple, Daily Tips to Support a Child with Dyslexia at Home
Dyslexia can make reading and writing a daily struggle for children, but with the right tools and support at home, real progress is possible. As
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Dyslexia can make reading and writing a daily struggle for children, but with the right tools and support at home, real progress is possible. As
Summer brings a break from school routines, but it also opens a valuable window for reflection. Many parents wonder if their child is truly on
Reading isn’t just about recognizing words on a page—it’s about making sense of what those words mean. For many students with autism, especially those with
When it comes to college admissions, students face an important question: ACT vs. SAT—which test should they take? While both exams assess similar skills, they
Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer high school students a unique opportunity to challenge themselves academically, develop college-level skills, and stand out in the competitive college
Spelling can be tricky, especially when you’re a kid trying to figure out the difference between “their,” “there,” and “they’re” – or worse, when you’re
As a parent, there are moments when you feel unprepared for the challenges that come your way. When I first learned that my son, Sam,
By: Gina Gerrato Greenhaus, M.A.Educational Consultant (College Admissions Expert) The college process can be stressful enough, but when a student has a learning issue and
The writing process can be one of the most difficult things to teach students to feel comfortable with and engage in independently. However, there are
As summer approaches, many students look forward to a well-deserved break. However, this extended time away from structured learning can lead to the “summer slide”—a
Summer is the perfect time for students to enhance their organizational skills and prepare for the upcoming school year! We are excited to announce our
Struggling with writer’s block seems to be a near universal experience, even for people who enjoy writing. When helping students who are struggling to get
Summer for most kids is about sleeping in, staying up late, vacations, camps, and lasting memories. Because of this, important executive functioning skills like time
Every student is expected to show some regression when they walk into school each fall after their summer break. State standards account for it, curriculums
Have you ever had a lesson with a student or a project you helped your child with that left you feeling curious and intellectually stimulated?
Welcome to Part 3 of our Executive Function blog series. In this installment, we address a key question many parents have: “When does executive function
Executive functioning skills are often developed through age and maturity, good teaching, and trial and error. For children with learning disabilities or attention deficits, explicit
Executive Function (EF) is a fundamental component of young minds, guiding their ability to plan, organize, and regulate emotions. As these skills are still developing
Popsicles on the beach, swimming, and summer camps have probably been big topics at the dinner table as your child gets excited about summer. While
As summer approaches, so does admissions season! As you start to consider the many premier private schools in San Diego, it is important to consider
Writing college application essays can be an intimidating task for many rising high school seniors. On top of the anxiety about getting into the schools
There are many approaches to helping students strengthen their ability to sound out words and read fluently, a skill which is also called decoding.. Most
Does your child tend to feel overwhelmed when reading and struggle to focus? Even as adults, focusing while reading can be difficult.. If we feel
If your child has taken the California Standardized Tests this year or is going to in the next few months — you might be wondering,
Winter break has arrived in all of its chaotic splendor! You and your children have about two weeks to celebrate multiple holidays, travel, spend time
This is a guest blog post contributed by local San Diego licensed educational psychologist, Meredith Gleason. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Dyslexia, which is a
Parents and students alike have shared one tremendous lifestyle change since the start of the covid-19 pandemic: more screen time. We use our screens to
The Covid-19 summer is getting most of us down, at least some of the time. We can’t do our regular outings, gatherings with friends and
As a parent, we know it’s important to you to make the most of your child’s educational experience. There are many advantages to a private