by Tina Pickford | Jun 12, 2020 | Education Trends, Featured, School
Geez, wasn’t it a juggle to have to play teacher to our children while the schools were shut! Even though my background is in teaching, having my son learning at home and keeping him focused on tasks was one of the biggest challenges ever. Talking to many of you... 
by Tina Pickford | Nov 19, 2018 | Education Trends, Featured, Reading & Learning, School
The summer holidays are nearly here! After a long school year, kids need a break. But it’s also important that they stay healthy – physically and mentally. Regression during the school holidays During the holidays, many children rarely read a book, write a story or... 
by Tina Pickford | Sep 19, 2018 | Dyslexia, Featured
any children are referred for Dyslexia evaluation because they write some letters backwards (sometimes called “mirror writing”). Does writing backwards or reversing letters mean your child has Dyslexia? Myth: Writing backwards is a sign of Dyslexia... 
by Tina Pickford | Jul 30, 2018 | Fast ForWord, Featured, Reading & Learning, Reading Assistant, Videos
Video interview Grace enrolled in our 12 month program to improve cognitive and reading skills. She has completed 7 months of training on the reading programs, first on Fast ForWord, then on the Reading Boost program, and now she’s working on the Reading... 
by Tina Pickford | Sep 11, 2017 | Education Trends, Featured, Reading & Learning, School, Videos
Watch this video for 3 simple steps to understanding your child’s NAPLAN report. Step 1: stay calm! The NAPLAN test is just a small snapshot of your child’s work under pressure and the NAPLAN results are just that – your child’s snapshot compared with similar... 