Beyond Homework – More ways to help your child learn – With Marla Szwast

Beyond Homework – More ways to help your child learn – With Marla Szwast

If your child is not performing at academics as well as expected then their brain may need something different. In this podcast Marla covers the neuroscience backed techniques for helping your child become a fantastic learner. If your child’s academic performance is excellent then you really need to listen! Find the resources mentioned in the…

Understanding Your Child’s World – With Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggins

Understanding Your Child’s World – With Kathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggins

Does it sometimes seem like your children only hear a small portion of what you say? Turns out that’s probably true. And in this episode, you’ll learn the simple secret to fixing that. With better communication you’ll gain a better understanding of your child’s world. Once that happens problems get solved. Even long-standing problems that…

Science Says: Parents Relax, Girls Can Do Better In Math

Science Says: Parents Relax, Girls Can Do Better In Math

Find all the resources for this episode here. https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/podcast/episode-6-science-says-parents-relax-girls-can-do-better-math Articles mentioned in this podcast https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/discipline-advice-magic-trick-getting-kids-follow-rules https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/stressed-out-students-infograph https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/your-brain-social-media-infograph http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-math-anxiety-from-parents-can-undermine-childrens-achievement/ http://www.latimes.com/socal/weekend/news/tn-wknd-et-0816-girl-scouts-stem-20150815-story.html http://www.ischoolguide.com/articles/20763/20150804/higher-math-scores-female-teachers-researchers.htm http://www.huffingtonpost.com/apryl-delancey/girls-arent-good-at-math_b_8005068.html

Alternative Learning Methods that are Actually Fun

Alternative Learning Methods that are Actually Fun

Find all the resources for this episode at http://www.learningsuccessblog.com/podcast/episode-5-alternative-learning-methods-are-actually-fun     Links mentioned http://www.edutopia.org//blog/guide-to-game-based-learning-vicki-davis https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/brain-science/do-fit-kids-do-better-school https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/brain-science/5-ways-increase-your-intelligence https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/mathematics/tablet-games-new-teachers  

Dyscalculia and the Fundamental Skills Needed for Math

Dyscalculia and the Fundamental Skills Needed for Math

Find all the resources mentioned in this podcast at https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/podcast/episode-4-dyscalculia-and-fundamental-skills-needed-math   Childhood Dyscalculia? Will They Ever Get Better at Math? by Kara Skarda “Number sense is hardwired into the infant’s brain, but its development relies on varied experiences connecting numbers to the material world” https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/blog/dyscalculia/helping-children-numbers-can-add-great-math-skills Why math matters to children with dyscalculia by Kara Skarda…

ADHD Students and Recess

ADHD Students and Recess

  Find all the resources mentioned in this podcast at   https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/podcast/episode-3-adhd-students-and-recess   The Importance of Recess for Children With ADHD by Keath Low This article explains that efforts to modify the behavior of children with ADHD will be more successful with prevention or positive rewards rather than cancelling recess privileges for behavior infractions. By…

Episode 2 – End of No Child Left Behind

Episode 2 – End of No Child Left Behind

Join us in this podcast where Emily talks about new legislation affecting those with learning difficulties.   Find all the resources from this episode at https://www.learningsuccessblog.com/podcast/episode-2-end-no-child-left-behind   End of No Child Left Behind – Hello ESSA By Fernette Eide The Every Student Shall Succeeds Act has been passed and signed into law by the president….