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
8 weeks ago, I received a frantic phone call from representatives at a local school district. They informed me that the school district would be
Life has completely changed as we know it – at least for the short term – in more ways than any of us could have
You know your child is smart. That’s why it’s so frustrating when they keep forgetting assignments for school or missing important directions given in class.
We get it. Parenting is challenging, but parenting a child with ADHD can feel like a constant battle. Your child tunes out when you’re trying
As a parent, you work hard to give your child every advantage in life that you possibly can. It can be daunting to consider the
You’re probably familiar with standardized tests like the PSAT, the SAT, and the ACT—but what about the ISEE? Many elite private schools require scores from
If you’re like many parents we see at our learning center, you may be already wishing it was time to send the kids back to
When your child seems to be struggling academically, it can be difficult to determine why, and what level of supports are required to help get
You’ve got your holiday cards stamped and ready to go, holiday gifts checked off your list, but what about your private school applications? In the
It’s about time we see the topic of teen sleep in the news and on the lips of our politicians! While there are numerous diverging
The college search process can be a daunting task for any student, but even more so for a student with a learning challenge. Parents are
Helping your child take care of homework can be a frustrating job for both of you, and unfortunately, it can lead to stress for your
Did you know the brain doesn’t fully develop until age 28? Your child’s brain goes through a lot of growth and development from late childhood
Have you ever heard your child insist, “I’m bad at reading,” “I’m just not good at spelling,” or “I’ll never be able to be good
At La Jolla LearningWorks, we’ve been seeing a lot of families at our learning center in recent months with concerns related to ADHD in their
Since San Diego’s independent schools released their applications for the 2017-18 academic year last month, I’ve been hearing the rumor mill spinning with talk of
Did you know that most colleges requiring standardized tests for admissions now accept the SAT and ACT without preference? While the SAT was the main
“Brain drain,” or summer learning loss, is the phenomenon in which students fall back on what they learned throughout the year during their summer break.
From The High School Exit Exam, to college admissions, and entrance into private schools, there is no escaping standardized testing, and there is no reason
The process of learning – and growing – is one of ups and downs. Kids with learning disabilities or a lack of interest in school
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