Stowell Learning Center Blog
What is the Difference Between Stowell Learning Center, Sylvan, and Kumon?
By Jill Stowell | | General Information, Learning Disability
“Reading is a nightmare for my child! I need to get some tutoring, but there are so many learning centers out there, I don’t know where to turn.” Sound familiar? In our area, there are learning centers everywhere and more and more parents are asking us to explain the difference between Stowell Learning Center and…
Read More Got Rhythm?
By Jill Stowell | | Classroom, Development, General Information, Homework, IEP, Learning Disability, School
Rhythm and Timing May be a Factor in Reading, Attention, and Learning Problems Every week I take a Whole Body Workout class at the gym. I think it should be called Whole Body – Whole Brain Workout because it not only takes muscle power, but brainpower to coordinate all the simultaneous movements: Arms opening and…
Read More Awesome Even on Your Worst Day!
By Jill Stowell | | Anxiety, General Information, Learning Disability
As a competitive ice skater our daughter, Christy, could be quite hard on herself. We would say to her, “On your worst day, you skate circles around everyone else.” I don’t know if it made her feel any better, but it was true. She was (and still is) a stunning skater, even when she’s having…
Read More Have a Good Laugh!
By Jill Stowell | | General Information
Did you know that… Laughter releases endorphins (happy chemicals) into the bloodstream. Laughter supports your immune system. The vibrations from laughter shake the stress out of our organs. Laughter changes our mental state and it’s just plain fun! Laughter is an instant vacation. ~ Milton Berle Wishing you love and laughter in the New Year!…
Read More Take a Break!
By Jill Stowell | | Learning Disability
Recess is NOT just for school If you’re like me, you’re frantically trying to get presents wrapped and packages sent. Here’s a gift you can give yourself and your kids in this last week before Christmas, and going forward into the new year: a quick break to refresh and regroup. Learning to take a break…
Read More Activate A “Feel-Good Party” In Your Brain!
By Briana Hurst | | Anxiety, Attention, Classroom, Development, Developmental delays, Executive Function, General Information, Homeschool, Homework, IEP, Learning Challenge, Learning Disability, Mental Health, School, Test anxiety
Did you know that when you use the facial muscles to create a SMILE it stimulates a feel good party in your brain? Smiling distracts momentarily and allows positive energy to recharge. “Feel good neurotransmitters” are released when you smile! Dopamine (attention modulator), endorphins (pain reliever), and Seratonin (mood lifter) join the party when you…
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