This week is a very special week because my it is my sister's birthday week! Yes, I love my sister. However, it is also Dr. Seuss's birthday week. March 2nd is well know in schools as a day of celebration and joy in honor of Dr. Seuss and his amazing books. In fact, I recently watched a trailer for the new Cat in the Hat movie that is coming out at the end of this year. This movie got me thinking about Dr. Seuss and all his books. Many of us remember curling up in bed with Th

Your child is capable—but school feels harder than it should. Learn why smart kids struggle and how the right support can help them thrive.

Every parent wants their child to feel confident when they open a book. But for many students, especially in the upper elementary and middle school years, reading can quietly become a source of stress. That was true for Belle, one of our seventh graders, when she began working with us this fall. Belle is bright, curious, and full of personality—but reading didn’t come easily. Grade-level passages felt overwhelming. Multi-step comprehension questions made her anxious. And over

Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family! Now that the holidays are over and your kids are ready to head back to school. Some of you and your kids may be dreading this getting back to the routine that was stablished before the break. The holiday break is a wonderful time and we all look forward to it. However, it is also a disruption to the flow of the school year and the learning that takes place. Some of our kids probably forgot or barely remember some of the thin