A recent study published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence found that for kids aged 10-16, regularly using social media can negatively impact certain key aspects of language skill development. On the other hand, such usage can boost knowledge-based and executive competencies. The findings are based on an adolescent brain cognitive development study that looked at more … Continue reading “Social Media and its Impact on Reading”
The Relationship Between Speech and Silent Reading
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta has discovered a connection between what happens in your mouth and how your brain handles reading. They hope to use the results for people who have dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Basically, the team discovered that numbing the mouth can help people read silently faster. This … Continue reading “The Relationship Between Speech and Silent Reading”
Guest Blog: Indoor Activities that Keep Kids Busy, Curious, and Learning
Image: Freepik Parents face the same problem every rainy afternoon or long winter break: how to keep children engaged indoors without defaulting to screens. The solution isn’t one perfect activity but a thoughtful mix that blends curiosity, movement, and creativity. With the right balance, indoor time can feel purposeful, playful, and surprisingly calm for everyone … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Indoor Activities that Keep Kids Busy, Curious, and Learning”
Learning to Read Changes How the Brain Processes Language
A new study from the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care and the University of São Paulo in Brazil, published in the journal Cortex, demonstrates how learning to read fundamentally changes how the brain responds to spoken language, even in the absence of written words. In short, “learning to read reshapes how the brain processes language,” … Continue reading “Learning to Read Changes How the Brain Processes Language”
Guest Blog: How to Help Your Kids Make Healthy Choices (By Modeling it Yourself)
Photo via Pexels Raising kids to make smart, healthy choices isn’t about hovering or handing down rules. It’s about what they see, what they feel, and how consistently you show up. Your influence runs deeper than you think — kids are constantly scanning your actions, not just your advice. So, the real work starts with … Continue reading “Guest Blog: How to Help Your Kids Make Healthy Choices (By Modeling it Yourself)”
Beyond Knowledge-Building – Improving Literacy
The science of reading emphasizes explicit instruction in five aspects of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. It also includes the concept of knowledge-building, developing the acquisition of knowledge that supports reading comprehension. Research indicates that students who have greater background knowledge usually understand texts more easily. Brain science suggests this may be because background … Continue reading “Beyond Knowledge-Building – Improving Literacy”
Guest Blog: Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders: How Parents Can Nurture Leadership Skills from an Early Age
Children don’t become leaders overnight. Real leadership begins as early as childhood, in the quiet moments of play, curiosity, and responsibility. Parents who intentionally foster confidence, empathy, and accountability early on lay the groundwork for kids who don’t just follow the crowd — they help shape it. Here’s a quick snapshot of what you’ll learn … Continue reading “Guest Blog: Raising Tomorrow’s Leaders: How Parents Can Nurture Leadership Skills from an Early Age”
No Worksheets, No Whining: Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love this Weekend
Image via Freepik Weekends don’t need to be downtime from learning; they can be launchpads. The right mix of hands-on activity, story-driven discovery, and low-pressure skill-building doesn’t just keep kids engaged, it also helps them connect the dots between school and the real world. You don’t need a rigid schedule or a Pinterest-worthy plan, just … Continue reading “No Worksheets, No Whining: Learning Activities Your Kids Will Love this Weekend”
What to Do When Older Students Struggle to Read
It’s been well-established that students who can’t read by the third grade are more likely to struggle academically as they get older, drop out of high school, and have challenges in the workplace as adults. Difficulties with literacy only compound as students get older, but there are fewer supports to help them make up the deficit, including teachers who … Continue reading “What to Do When Older Students Struggle to Read”
Optometrist David Bloch and His Patented Dyslexia Training
Dr. David Bloch is an optometrist and reading specialist who has used AceReader to help struggling readers overcome their difficulties and become proficient at the task [see blog here]. Engaging in clinical research related to dyslexia, Dr. Bloch has determined that the root cause of the leading reading disorder isn’t what has been accepted until … Continue reading “Optometrist David Bloch and His Patented Dyslexia Training”