How many times as a parent have we heard: “This book is so BORING” or “This book is so OLD” or even “This book SUCKS”? All parents have likely heard one or more of these sentences from their child in regards to required school readings. It’s almost impossible for most students to reach the end […]

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Studying for long-term memory is no easy feat. Developing top-tier studying skills takes time and practice.  We’ve all been there, there’s a big test this week, and we’ve all stayed up all night last night cramming all the information we need to remember to ace the test. Now it’s a week later, and we’re wondering […]

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When it comes time to take during class or when studying, do you reach for a pen and paper, or do you reach for your laptop? One of the ways to better cement knowledge in your brain is to write your study notes by hand rather than type them. A simple change can make things […]

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Note-taking is one of the most important skills for students to learn. Better note-taking skills lead to better studying skills. The two go hand-in-hand.  There are so many reasons why note-taking skills are important, but the biggest one is that taking notes helps students recall information that otherwise may have been lost.  Taking notes isn’t […]

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