“Seven cookies is more than five cookies” – seems obvious, right? Yet for many children, understanding quantities, comparing numbers, and estimating amounts feels like trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces. This isn’t about intelligence – it’s about number sense, the vital cognitive skills that turn abstract numbers into meaningful math. Picture your…
“Bed” or “bad”? “Pen” or “pin”? When sounds blur together in your child’s mind, it’s not about hearing – it’s about how their brain processes what they hear. Welcome to the fascinating world of auditory discrimination, where tiny sound differences can make a big impact on learning. Picture your child’s brain as a music mixer,…
Is your bright child struggling in school despite perfect hearing? Are they labeled as “distracted,” “forgetful,” or “not trying hard enough”? The real culprit might be auditory processing – a set of vital brain skills that affect how your child understands and remembers what they hear. Think of auditory processing like your child’s personal sound…
Is your child struggling to follow conversations in noisy places or frequently saying “What?” even when sounds are clear? The hidden culprit might be auditory closure – your brain’s remarkable ability to fill in missing pieces of sounds and words. Think of auditory closure like completing a puzzle. When this skill is strong, your child’s…
Is your child getting lost in a world of words and numbers? Auditory memory – their brain’s ability to process and remember what they hear – could be the key to unlocking their true potential. Think of auditory memory as your child’s mental notepad. When it’s strong, learning becomes natural. Instructions stick, reading flows, and…
Many kids who struggle with focus, attention, and behavior may be dealing with AFGC – a sensory processing challenge that makes it hard to filter important sounds from background noise. Common signs to watch for: Listen to our latest episode to learn:✓ What AFGD is and how it impacts daily life✓ Simple strategies to support…
Ever wonder why some kids just seem to have a natural knack for math while others struggle? In today’s episode, we dive deep into the concept of subitizing—the ability to instantly recognize quantities without counting. We explore its role in developing a strong number sense and how it serves as a foundation for advanced math…
Is your child’s behavior sometimes an issue? Are you concerned that your child may not be getting the most out of classes in the new learning environment? In this interview, we tackle both of these issues as well as provide resources to help teachers adapt as well. Dr. Barry McCurdy is the Director of the…
Children just seem to come out with their own personalities in place. And when you add in parents have their own unique personalities, understanding each other can be a challenge. That’s where the Enneagram comes in. It’s a simple tool that helps us understand our own personalities as well as those of our children. And…
Parents today are considering alternative methods of educating their children. Many have figured out that the systems used by public education for the last 100 years have become outdated and inefficient. It likely does not provide the best education possible for your child. Jerry Mintz has spent his entire career helping people put together alternative…