Improve your listening skills. Take the time to listen to your child every day Show an increase of love, especially after you have disciplined your child Look for and encourage their strengths, interests, and abilities. Help them to use these as compensations for any limitations or …

Jane, my young 6 year-old friend, was admiring a beautiful, handcrafted gift presented to her mom. She remarked in amazement, “This person did her personal best!” Truly, the interesting and skillfully-created masterpiece was worthy of the praise. The child’s simple …

What is dyslexia? How can I know the symptoms and affects on reading? Are there real solutions that can help my child? For answers to these and other questions, we are offering a free, exclusive web presentation on dyslexia. Monday, January 31, 2011 at 11:00 am MST Register for …

Have you ever wondered if you or your child or loved one is dyslexic? How would you know? Here are three questions you can ask yourself to find out if you have dyslexia. 1. Do you struggle with reading? Dyslexia is not the only cause of reading problems, but it is the leading cause. …

Richard Whitehead, noted author and researcher in the UK, talks about the Strengths of Creative Thinkers. “Many people with learning differences of Dyslexia and ADD are capable of some extraordinary thinking. They can be extremely successful once they learn some coping …

Research is now indicating that children with hyperactivity disorder have a faulty "off-switch" when it comes to their minds wandering. Brain scans of youngsters with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have shown for the first time why they may have difficulty with …

What is the definition of a learning disability? A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information. The term learning disability is used to describe the seemingly unexplained difficulty a …

It’s the big words. The stomachache, anxiety, and the “I will do anything,” to avoid reading syndrome. If your child is a struggling reader, you know the drill… and it can be difficult to be both the coach and the referee. Primarily there are two reasons why …

I am part of the workplace now. And after being a full-time homemaker for many years, I am often painfully aware of the distinct disadvantages that my generation has compared to this digital generation. They grew up alongside computers almost before their first breath was taken. I am …

"Dyslexia is not a disease to have and to be cured of, but a way of thinking and learning. Often it's a gifted mind waiting to be found and taught." - Girard Sagmiller, "Dyslexia My Life" Children with learning disabilities exhibit a wide range of symptoms. These include problems with …