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Carolyn Cowen & Eye to Eye Diplomats

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The Family & Learning Center would like to share an upcoming event with you. The International Dyslexia Association – San Diego presents: Carolyn Cowen & Eye to Eye Diplomats This event is open to everyone, and specifically designed for young adults who learn differently and their parents. Recommended minimum age: …
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Explore the Benefits of Rereading this Holiday Season

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“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags.” “‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, …
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Time for Practicing Gratitude

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With an early Thanksgiving just around the corner and holiday music already playing on the radio, it feels like the next few weeks are about to fly by in a whirlwind of vacation days, pumpkin pies, and jingle bells. Here at TFALC, we’ve tried to slow down and spend some …
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Retrieval Practice: Embracing an Uncomfortable Study Habit

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None of us enjoy failing. We put a lot of energy into looking and feeling successful every day, and our moments of success motivate us to keep working hard. At the same time, it is impossible to learn without making mistakes, which is why having a growth mindset is essential …
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TFALC Students and Educational Coaching

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What is Educational Coaching all about? It’s about teaching our students how to learn so they can be successful. The skills and strategies we teach make it easier for students to understand concepts for subjects like reading and math. They are more organized. They finish homework faster and more effectively. …
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What Makes Something Scary: Paying Attention to Details in Scary Movies

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It’s that time of year when many of us enjoy a good scare. We visit haunted houses, dress in creepy costumes, and watch scary movies. What makes something scary? From the Stranger Things TV show to The Conjuring movies, effective horror is always about making connections to the audience and …
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TFALC Educational Coaching Reviews: Family Feedback

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At The Family & Learning Center, we are privileged to work with amazing students and their families. They trust us to make a difference in their learning and education. Educational Coaching teaches students the skills and strategies they need to become successful learners. Students learn how to learn, with tools …
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3 Efficient Memory Strategies to Help you Learn

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The brain is complex and powerful, but it doesn’t always work the way we want it to. Sometimes we forget things or find it difficult to remember certain details or concepts. Try using these 3 memory strategies to help you learn more efficiently. There are three types of memory: Short …
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Purpose in the Lesson: Finding Reasons for What We Are Learning

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It’s almost time for that final bell to ring that will free you from your desk. The last thing you’re thinking about is the purpose of the lecture. That pesky seconds hand on the clock seems to be pecking away at the time slower than usual. The history teacher’s lecture …
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5 “Boring” Books Made Interesting with Flexible Thinking

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Just because something was written a long time ago doesn’t mean it’s going to be boring or irrelevant. However, there are some books out there that are a little more difficult to get through than others. The best way to approach these books is with cognitive flexibility. We need to …
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