Attention & Focus Resources

Many children have trouble paying attention in class at some point in their academic career. When this happens, especially with young students, it leaves parents wondering why their child can’t focus—and whether he or she could have a learning difficulty. It’s important to know that not every student who has a hard time focusing in […]

These days, more and more students are bringing cell phones to class. Even elementary school-aged students have cell phones in their pockets and backpacks. But should students have cell phones in school? It’s a debate that many parents and teachers (and even students) have on a regular basis. Cell Phone Use In The Classroom Students […]

Memory is an important part of building a solid foundation for learning, both in the classroom and beyond. Having a great memory can help your child do better in school, perform well on tests, and achieve better grades. But sharp memory skills aren’t something that people are born with—these skills develop and improve the more […]

Every child will likely have trouble with homework at some point. But for children with ADD and ADHD, the problem can go beyond a few assignments. Among other things, children with ADD and ADHD face challenges with focusing, patience, and organizing. These challenges can make it hard for students to perform to the best of […]

ADD Strategies for School Success When kids can’t focus and are having trouble in school they are often labeled as having a learning disability. And these days it seems that, more often than not, children with problems focusing or paying attention are given the ADHD/ADD label. Some children genuinely have a complex medical condition in […]