Picture a figure eight lying on its side. Some know this as the infinity sign, but around here we like to call it the “lazy eight.” It’s a familiar symbol, and yet few people know how valuable it is for learning and brain integration. According to Brain Gym, drawing lazy eights helps improve the visual […]
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Time Outs Get a Bad Rap
Did you know that taking a time out can actually be a good thing? Today we’ll be discussing how you can empower your child to use a time out as a tool for self-monitoring and self-regulation. To practice a good time out, have your child choose a specific place where he/she can sit comfortably for […]
Metacognition
As cognitive trainers, we love to get our students thinking about what and how they are thinking. The fancy term for this is metacognition. So naturally, when we saw the latest issue of National Geographic displaying a shiny, colorful photo of a human brain, and promising to provide 100 things we never knew about it, […]
Become Unstuck!
Everyone gets stuck sometimes. It’s part of life. Children and parents, students and working adults; everyone can find themselves stuck in a stop-start cycle and have no idea how they got there or how to get out of it. Maybe it’s suddenly hard to finish tasks, you’re feeling overwhelmed all the time, negative thoughts are […]
Does It Really Matter How I Hold My Pencil?
Yes! Parents and students ask this question all of the time. The best and shortest answer is, YES. If you don’t have a proper pencil grip then surely you are familiar with the hand fatigue that comes from using an improper and inefficient grip. When your child has a longer writing assignment do you see […]
5 Ways To Improve Brain Power In ADHD Individuals
Eating the wrong types of food can lead to fatigue, memory loss and lack of concentration. According to Dr. Daniel G. Amen, author of Healing ADD, choosing to consume unhealthy food as a lifestyle choice can ultimately shrink the decision-making parts of your brain. In order to avoid this, here are some brain boosting options […]
The Innovative SimpleMind App
SimpleMind SimpleMind is an amazing app that allows its user to create organized visual representations of the scattered, unfocused thoughts that run through our minds. It’s an upgraded to-do list, a brainstorming activity, and an attention and focus exercise all in one. When you open the application, you will start a new Mind Map and […]
Transitioning With Ease Into The New School Year
Checklists and Supportive Coaching As adults we transition from task to task without effort. We all have a daily routine that ranges from your first cup of coffee, to getting out the door with the kids or getting to work on time. Mental checklists help us to remember our keys, wallet, phone, grocery list, the […]
Getting to Know Pathfinders Cognitive Trainers: Katie Ranck
Interview with Katie Ranck At Pathfinders we are very selective when it comes to hiring potential cognitive trainers. We knew right away that Katie would be a great fit for our company by her contagious smile and kindness towards others. This week we received the opportunity to interview Katie and welcome her to the Pathfinders […]
Getting to Know Pathfinders Cognitive Trainers: Rebecca Bollar
Interview with Rebecca Bollar Rebecca is another one of our valued Cognitive Trainers who brings laughter to everyone around her. Her upbeat and positive attitude allows her to be the perfect fit for working with the students at Pathfinders Learning. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted […]