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Why My Child Forgets So Quickly: Memory and Learning Red Flags
As parents, noticing that your child forgets things quickly can be concerning. You may observe your child struggling to recall instructions given moments ago, forgetting details from a lesson learned just yesterday, or having difficulty retaining skills that seemed clear only hours before. While occasional forgetfulness is a normal part of childhood development, persistent memory…
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Homework Battles: Could Learning Differences Be the Hidden Cause?
For many families, homework time can feel less like a quiet study session and more like a battlefield. Parents remind, coax, or even plead, while children resist, procrastinate, or melt down in frustration. What may look like laziness or defiance is often something deeper. In many cases, homework battles are not about willpower at all…
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Early Signs of Dysgraphia: Why Some Kids Avoid Writing
Many children groan when it’s time to sit down with pencil and paper. While occasional reluctance is normal, persistent avoidance of writing can signal something deeper. For some children, it is an early sign of dysgraphia, a learning difference that specifically affects writing skills. Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing skills in children.…
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Walking and Creativity: Why Walking Helps You Think and Enhance Memory
Have you ever noticed how a simple walk can clear your mind, spark new ideas, or help you solve a problem that felt impossible when sitting still? Walking is more than just a form of physical activity; it has profound effects on the brain and creativity. Research in psychology and neuroscience reveals a strong connection…
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Signs of Reading Difficulties in Children: “Why Didn’t I Notice?” – Helping Parents Recognize Challenges Early
Picture this: your child, now nine years old and in Primary 3, is asked by the teacher to read a simple sentence aloud. Instead of reading confidently, your child hesitates, looks around nervously, and mumbles. That moment is tough—you realize your child is still struggling with reading. A reading difficulty, including challenges with reading, spelling,…
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Understanding Child Curiosity Psychology: An Overview of Its Role in Child Development
Child curiosity psychology is a fascinating and essential topic within the broader field of child psychology. It is widely recognized that curiosity drives much of the learning and cognitive development in children. Understanding the mechanisms behind children’s curiosity offers valuable insights into their learning processes, habit formation, and overall development, including the effects of the…
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Memory Hacks: Psychological Techniques for Better Learning
When it comes to learning, memory is everything. Whether you are a student preparing for exams—students especially benefit from memory hacks—a professional upgrading your skills, an adult looking to maintain cognitive health, or simply someone trying to pick up a new hobby, how well you retain information determines the effectiveness of your efforts. If you…
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Emotional Memory in Learning: Why Embarrassing Moments Stick — and What It Means for Student Learning
Most people can vividly recall moments when they stumbled over words in class, forgot the answer to a simple question, or experienced a social blunder in front of peers. These embarrassing moments, as a form of emotional memory, can still evoke a physical reaction like blushing or anxiety, even years later. This phenomenon highlights the…
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Sleep and Memory: Your Secret Weapon for Better Learning
You’ve probably heard that sleep is important, but did you know that sleep and memory are deeply connected? A good night’s rest is crucial for memory consolidation and cognitive function. Sleep is a fundamental process for memory consolidation and is a key factor in how we retain information. The relationship between memory and sleep is…
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Bridging the Gap: Understanding Learning Difficulties Through Evidence-Based Practice
Introduction: What Are Learning Disabilities? Learning disabilities are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect how individuals acquire, process, or express information. The term ‘learning difficulty’ is often used to describe specific developmental challenges that impact language, cognition, and academic skills, and it is important to distinguish learning difficulties from other disabilities such as intellectual disabilities or sensory…
