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Reading Roadblocks: Strategies to Overcome Student Comprehension Challenges

By |2023-12-18T13:49:26-06:00December 18th, 2023|Tags: , |

Reading is a basic yet essential skill that every student needs to succeed academically and beyond. However, we continually hear from parents concerned about their child's struggle with comprehension and reading success. From poor vocabulary to weak attention span, these challenges can affect a student's academic performance and confidence. In this blog post, we will discuss some strategies that can help students overcome the most common reading obstacles. 1. Vocabulary Enhancement: Having a strong vocabulary plays a crucial role in reading comprehension. Students lacking in vocabulary can face difficulty in understanding the meaning of words in context. To help them [...]

Switch Off, Sleep On: The Surprising Benefits of Collecting Devices at Bedtime

By |2023-11-30T10:45:48-06:00November 30th, 2023|Tags: , |

In today's digital world, screens are an inevitable part of our lives. Whether it's for work or entertainment, we rely on screens extensively to get things done. However, too much screen time can be harmful, especially for children. Studies show that overuse of screens can impact children's physical and mental health, including sleep disturbances, obesity, and poor social skills. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of collecting screens at night as a strategy to promote balanced screen time. 1. Benefits of Collecting Screens at Night: Collecting screens at night involves establishing a designated time for children to [...]

Quantity vs. Quality: How much screen time is truly useful?

By |2023-08-29T13:48:27-05:00October 31st, 2019|Tags: , , , |

Quantity vs. Quality: How much Screen time is truly useful? Technology has become readily available and integrated into almost all aspects of life: work, school, entertainment, communication, and more. While this ease of access to technology makes work more efficient, school work more engaging, and makes keeping up with distant family and friends much easier, too much time spent on devices can be harmful, especially to children. Time spent on devices like cell phones, tablets, or computers is often referred to as “screen time” — as a parent in modern times, you’ve likely encountered moments of tension with your [...]

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