‘Parenting’ Blog Posts
3 Steps to Help With Homework
January 21st, 2019 2020-04-29T07:41:32-07:00 2019-01-21T10:03:50-08:00The school year is well established, in fact, it is half over. How can parents make the most of the rest of the school year and give their child the homework help they need? Let’s re-evaluate how things are going in school. For example, is it a good year or a frustrating year? Are your children spending time every night on homework? Is it taking up the whole night?
Tips for Parents at Parent Teacher Conferences
November 14th, 2017 2018-12-12T15:54:40-08:00 2017-11-14T12:00:26-08:00Parent-teacher conferences come around several times a year. This is the perfect time for you to check in and see how your child is doing. Have your kids been turning in their homework? Are they working during class time? Are your kids struggling with their homework? Do your kids like school? So many questions!
Improve Parenting Skills and Strategies for Learning Challenged Child Telesummit
December 27th, 2015 2015-12-28T22:52:12-08:00 2015-12-27T23:58:47-08:00Parenting Skills and Strategies for Your Learning Challenged Child FREE Telesummit
Wouldn’t it be nice to get strategies and advice from leading learning experts from the comfort of your home? What if you were able to access these experts at no cost to yourself?
Get the Most from Parent Teacher Conference Time
November 16th, 2015 2015-11-16T22:53:42-08:00 2015-11-16T22:41:58-08:00Back to School Tips for Dyslexia
August 6th, 2015 2015-08-08T21:07:19-07:00 2015-08-06T22:47:04-07:00Back to school tips use neuro-science: Yes, with the neuro-science we know that this year can be different. We know that we make new neural connections each and every day of our lives. The trick is to make more and stronger connections so that learning can become easier, because it really can.
Learning Disability or Learning Problem?
October 2nd, 2011 2016-06-10T19:35:06-07:00 2011-10-02T15:45:08-07:00Does My Child Have a Learning Disability or Learning Problem? Bonnie Terry, recognized as America’s Leading Learning Specialist, explains the difference between a learning problem and a learning disability and then gives you several steps you can take to help your child improve their skills in just minutes a day on the FOX News Morning […]
Back to School Tips with Bonnie Terry, M. Ed., BCET
August 20th, 2011 2016-08-23T23:05:01-07:00 2011-08-20T17:14:17-07:00Bonnie Terry, America’s Leading Learning Specialist, shares some of her favorite back to school tips on FOX News Morning Show. Watch here for 3 of Bonnie Terry’s Back to School Tips: Backpack Organization Time Management Secret Tools to Help with Homework: the dreaded word problems and writing assignments (More tips under the video!) Back to […]
Help for LD, Dyslexic, ADHD Students with Reading Skills, Writing Skills, and Spelling Skills
July 19th, 2010 2010-07-19T12:40:42-07:00 2010-07-19T12:40:42-07:00Parents want to help their kids improve their skills. That is a given as far as I’m concerned. All parents want the best for their children and when learning reading, writing, or spelling is hard they often don’t know where to turn. Parents often spend a small fortune seeking the help they need for their […]
The 5 Critical Steps You Need to Help Your Child Improve Their Learning Skills
July 15th, 2010 2010-07-15T13:52:37-07:00 2010-07-15T13:52:37-07:00For those of you that missed last Wednesday night’s call … I wanted to pass this along as soon as I could. Here is the link where you can go to listen to the Mid-Summer Activities to Improve Your Child’s Skills Teleseminar. You will want to listen over the next 3 days as it may […]
Mid Summer Training – What You Can Do to Prepare Your Kids for School
July 9th, 2010 2016-02-25T00:47:22-08:00 2010-07-09T15:13:54-07:00Mid Summer Training – What You Can Do to Prepare Your Kids for School I Can Hardly Believe It? Check it out… The FREE Live Teleseminar is filling up fast – Only 100 68 52 Spots left! Reserve your spot now. Mid-Summer Training Call I have had so many calls from parents recently, wondering how […]
Searching for Mid-Summer Activities to Improve Your Child’s Learning Skills and Still Have Fun?
July 8th, 2010 2016-02-25T00:47:22-08:00 2010-07-08T19:29:15-07:00It’s the almost middle of Summer Vacation and as you know, it is the perfect time to give your child a boost in their learning skills, but you still want to have fun… Join Bonnie Terry’s call and find out what you can do in just 20 minutes a day to boost your child’s reading, […]
How do I Motivate My Child?
June 14th, 2010 2010-06-14T18:54:04-07:00 2010-06-14T18:54:04-07:00Hi, Bonnie. We spoke on the phone when I ordered your materials, which I’ve since received. Thanks very much! You mentioned at the time that you are open to questions as I began using the materials–and, of course, I now have those questions! -My son will be entering 3rd grade. His 2nd grade teacher noted […]
6 Must-do Learning Games & Activities For the Summer
June 3rd, 2010 2010-06-03T16:48:26-07:00 2010-06-03T16:48:26-07:00Can you do your own summer learning program? Should you do your own summer learning program? Fact: More than half of the achievement gap present in 9th grade between lower- and higher-income children can be explained by summer learning loss. Make Learning Stick with learning games and reading fluency training over the summer. There are […]
Give Your Child a 2 – 4 Year Reading & Writing Advantage Today
February 24th, 2010 2010-02-24T20:50:03-08:00 2010-02-24T20:50:03-08:00“FACT – Some Parents Are Giving Their Children A 2 To 4 Year Learning Advantage In Reading, Writing And Math In Just 20 Minutes A Day!” The alarming realization that your child is struggling at school, followed by frustration of not knowing why, and the “is there anything you can do about it” often leads […]
Learn Spelling – Teach Spelling With the Spelling Patterns
January 19th, 2010 2019-01-11T11:48:16-08:00 2010-01-19T13:13:56-08:00Need help with spelling? Teaching spelling or learning how to spell doesn’t have to be daunting even if you have a learning disability, dyslexia, or are even gifted. And, yes, even gifted kids sometimes struggle with spelling. Spelling problems are typically due to areas of auditory processing that aren’t working as effeciently as they should […]
How to Improve Reading and Memory Skills and Still Have Fun
January 7th, 2010 2015-01-24T00:58:25-08:00 2010-01-07T19:44:54-08:00What can you do during the winter weather to help your kids improve their skills? This question is a frequent one for me. Parents are always interested in helping their kids, but it is sometimes hard to stay motivated, especially during the winter months. The following activities work well with all kids, whether they have […]
A Parent’s ABC’s of ADHD
December 29th, 2009 2009-12-29T20:33:56-08:00 2009-12-29T20:33:56-08:00I just read this by Lindsey Petersen of 5kidswdisabilities and thought you would all appreciate it. It rings true for so many parents, not just those of ADHD kids. Hope you enjoy… The ABCs of ADHD December 27, 2009 by 5kidswdisabilities The ABCs of ADHD/ADD I’ve read the articles and books on ADHD. I know […]
Does My Child Have Dyslexia?
December 16th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:21:04-08:00 2009-12-16T19:11:46-08:00So many parents ask me that question. I get that question from parents that homeschool as well as those that don’t. Sometimes I even get that question from parents of gifted children. Yes, even gifted children can and often do have areas of perception that aren’t working as efficiently as they should and could and […]
Writing Problems, Dysgraphia, and Learning Writing Skills
November 11th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:27:17-08:00 2009-11-11T13:47:43-08:00This comment was just left by trexpaddock after viewing the following video. I wanted to go into more detail for you on this post. It is difficult to tell if you don’t understand learning disabilities well, or are just ‘dumbing down’ the material to the point it becomes confused. Hi Trexpaddock, I do try to […]
Reading Help: Readiness Activities for K – 3rd
November 2nd, 2009 2009-11-02T19:39:05-08:00 2009-11-02T19:39:05-08:00When do you start giving your kids reading help? When do you teach them reading readiness? You would be amazed at the number of children I’ve seen over the years that have needed reading help that didn’t have a solid foundation of reading readiness skills. This goes for children that are in kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, […]
Math Game Reduces Math Phobia
October 6th, 2009 2015-01-24T00:47:41-08:00 2009-10-06T13:17:35-07:00Parents often ask me what they can do to help their kids improve their math skills. One of the most important things to do when trying to improve any skills, whether they are math skills, reading skills, or writing skills is to help your kids dissolve their fear of math, reading, or writing. This is […]
Is There a Way to Help Your Child Improve Their Skills?
September 25th, 2009 2017-02-16T01:21:03-08:00 2009-09-25T13:07:36-07:00Do you wonder if there is a way to help your child improve their reading skills? Listen to what Sara Hathaway had to say about the difference Bonnie Terry’s Products made with her son. Hope this is helpful. Bonnie Terry, M. Ed., BCET
Dyslexic, LD, ADHD, & Gifted Kids Improve Comprehension Skills By Game Playing
September 24th, 2009 2023-04-19T12:44:38-07:00 2009-09-24T16:04:19-07:00How Do You Make Visual Clocks for Your LD, Dyslexic, or ADHD Children?
August 26th, 2009 2015-01-23T23:15:42-08:00 2009-08-26T11:50:41-07:00Hi Bonnie, I would be interested to know more about how you make your visual clocks and what they look like. -Susan Susan, As a teacher of K- H.S. age, I have a lot of resources and supplies. I’m a learning disability specialist and educational therapist as well as parent. I have ADD & have […]
Using Visual Clocks to Help Your ADHD, Dyslexic, or LD Kids at School
August 22nd, 2009 2009-08-22T12:33:44-07:00 2009-08-22T12:33:44-07:00I’ve been in contact with two parents regarding using visual clocks to help their children keep track of transition times at school. Thought you might be interested in their questions and my response to them. Has anyone used visual charts with pictures of items and clock faces that show time? I am having trouble finding […]