Core Learning Skills

Have you ever tried to write your name with your non-dominant hand? It’s pretty funny, right? And really challenging! So when we see a person who is ambidextrous and can use both hands equally to do things, it’s seems pretty amazing. In baseball, switch-hitters (players who can bat either right-handed or left handed) are in…

When smart kids struggle in school, it’s confusing and frustrating for all involved. In my experience both as a parent and working with thousands of parents, we suffer along with our kids and we will do anything to help them be happy and successful. But since kids don’t come with instruction manuals, we have to…

How Retained Reflexes Impact Behavior and Learning There was a big snowstorm on the east coast a couple of weeks ago. It caused over 2000 airline flights to be cancelled. I assume people got to their destinations eventually, but I also imagine that it caused a great deal of anxiety and disruption to people’s lives.…

We are looking for quick learners who love kids, love working with people, and who want to make a real difference for students who struggle. We may be looking for YOU! Clinical Openings at Our Chino and Irvine Centers Clinical Openings for our Chino and Irvine centers: Clinicians needed to provide specialized one-to-one instruction for…

Jessie, was a cute 7-year-old girl when she came to work with us at the Learning Center. But her behavior wasn’t so cute. In fact, when I think back on her first several sessions, I think of the Charles Schultz character, Pigpen, NOT because she was messy or dirty – far from it – but…

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It’s Fourth of July. Dogs and Sensitive Kids Beware! My neighborhood happens to be one of the few in Southern California that allows people to shoot off their own fireworks. With Fourth of July right around the corner, our evenings are now punctuated with unexpected explosions as people try out their fireworks. We love Fourth…

This adorable picture of 19-month old Jaxon matching letters on an iPad was posted by his mom on Instagram this week. Isn’t it amazing what technology can offer our kids these days. Even more amazing is how adept kids (even toddlers) are with it! It’s mind-boggling! What fun it is to see the problem-solving, attention,…

Starbucks is one of my favorite writing spots because 1) it’s acceptable to sit there alone with your computer, and 2) there are no interruptions.  And okay, 3) I like the drinks! So I was sitting at Starbucks the other day when two different families came in with their toddler boys who were almost exactly the…

A couple of weeks ago, a family with a little boy about 8 years old walked into church a little late – the worship band was already rocking and everyone was standing and singing. The boy started dancing down the isle.  I thought, “Wow! He’s got great rhythm!” His dad, trying not to call attention…