I hate to shop. So much that I am often accused of having an online shopping addiction. So, when I was out of groceries earlier this...

Kids with learning disabilities like routines. It gives them a sense of predictability in a world that can be scary, unnerving, and...

I’ve been crying this morning. It’s okay. They’re tears of joy and relief. And a lot more. You see, I finally heard from my Ukrainian...

Last night I was reading a wonderful novel and came upon this quote: "She had to repeat the second grade because she wrote her letters...

One of my favorite games for unique learners is Spot-It. This fun, fast-paced game is especially helpful for kids with language and...

Does your child or student struggle to understand and comprehend auditory information? Do you sometimes think you’re talking to a wall?...

My daughters and I love Taylor Swift’s music. We were so excited when she recently released a remake of her “Red” album. As I was...

Several years ago, I received a call. You know, the kind that sets your heart dropping into the bottom of your chest. It was my mom, and...

I was sure I had Alzheimer’s Disease…or maybe a brain tumor. The brain tumor wasn’t that far of a stretch. Five years ago, my mom was...

Did you know that one if five people have dyslexia? And that most of them don't receive services or get specific help for this...

It’s smoky here in Northern California. Fires are raging and when I go outside, my head turns to mush…along with getting a runny noise...

Most kids who struggle with learning disabilities have a terrible time breaking down information so they can put it in neat and tidy...

One of the exercises we consistently use at Harp Learning Institute is the Magic Eights activity. I coined the phrase for this activity...

If your child is struggling with reading, writing, or math, then chances are that visual discrimination skills are weak. It's not...

Did you know studies reveal that children today are more stressed out than ever before? In a world of convenience, relative peace, and...

Summer can be a great time to catch up on learning. But if you have a child who is a unique learner, it the exercises you choose must be...

Do you have a child with dyslexia? If so, you're probably confused and upset a lot of the time. It's no wonder, because these kids are...

Summer is upon us with a vengeance...at least it is here in Northern California. What a fantastic time to help your child develop...

Working memory is a tricky old lady…poking innocent children with her gnarled wooden cane and cackling with morbid glee when she puts a...