Executive Function
Thankful for You – The Persistent Parent!
Recently the mom of one of our former students emailed me and said, “We are still so grateful for all that Donovan learned from attending the learning center. He just thanked me a few weeks ago for sending him to the Stowell Learning Center.” How cool is that? If you are a parent trying to…
Read More The Real Reason Behind Poor Motivation or Lack of Confidence in Students
What Came First? The Chicken or the Egg? I think lack of confidence and motivation in students comes down to this kind of question. “If my son were more motivated, he would do fine in school.” “I think she just lacks confidence. That’s why she takes so long to do homework. She’s afraid to do…
Read More Activate A “Feel-Good Party” In Your Brain!
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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