Does your child … have a diagnosis of ADHD? Have trouble sitting still or focusing? Struggle with planning or time management? Act impulsively or make careless mistakes? Show signs of frustration or low self-esteem? Helping your child overcome these challenges can seem daunting. Hey, we’ve been there, and we get it! ADHD is challenging for parents, not just kids. However,...[ read more ]
Are you concerned that your child struggles to learn, or takes much longer than expected to complete basic homework? Do they have difficulty remembering new information? Have you been told they have slow processing speed or a processing disorder? Are these challenges holding them back at school or contributing to low self-esteem? Fit Learning may be your answer. Key aspects...[ read more ]
Has virtual learning been a struggle for your children with ADHD? Are you worried that they might be falling behind at school? Even the most talented of students can struggle with symptoms of ADHD. But, the addition of remote learning can make things seem all but impossible. Maybe your child is back in person at school, but now has lots of...[ read more ]
Are your child’s unique learning needs not being met in their current school? Are you considering a move to an expensive private school, hoping to see better results? Worried that a change of school placement will disrupt your child's friendships? Not ready to spring for St. Louis’s Most Expensive Private School? Looking for a program with proven success for learners...[ read more ]
Here, Fit Learning St. Louis lab director Janice Smith talks through Dr. Kimberly Berens's new book Blind Spots: Why Students Fail and the Science That Can Save Them. In her book, Dr. Berens covers the myths about learning. Myth #1 is that all learners learn differently. What does the science say? FALSE! All learning occurs through deliberate and repeated practice...[ read more ]
As a parent, you may contemplate homeschooling your child and immediately feel overwhelmed and exhausted. You want your child to be successful, but you're not sure if choosing to homeschool your child will be a good fit for your family. Currently, there are many scenarios where homeschooling makes the most sense, even if it seems challenging. Some of the situations...[ read more ]
Orton-Gillingham. If you are the parent of a child with dyslexia, you are probably very familiar with this name. I'm sure you've heard: "It HAS to be Orton-Gillingham!" "But is it Orton-Gillingham?" "Orton-Gillingham is the only way!" And it may be overwhelming. What does Orton-Gillingham even mean? The Orton-Gillingham approach was developed in the 1930s, designed specifically for students with...[ read more ]
You are frustrated that your child isn’t reading well. In fact, you’re concerned your child may have dyslexia. Or maybe your child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, but they aren’t getting the support or accommodations they need at school. You want to see your child make progress learning to read more quickly and are hoping to find a tutor familiar...[ read more ]
My child is bright, but his inattention in the classroom is holding him back. I’ve tried traditional tutors, but they haven’t been the right match for my child’s unique learning needs. I need a private tutor that is going to motivate my child and teach her that learning can be fun again. My student has been diagnosed with ADHD and...[ read more ]