Every child goes through a phase where they throw temper tantrums. You’ve been there, we’ve been there, and chances are, our children will also experience them. But when temper tantrums…
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10 Benefits of Summer Camp for Children
At Da Vinci Collaborative, our 2022 Summer Camp is in full swing! Every week until the end of August, we’re helping children recover from the learning loss of the past…
All You Need to Know About Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) in Children
By now, we’re all somewhat familiar with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, or autism. These afflictions are extremely common among both children and adults, and the stigma associated with…
Summer Reading Benefits and How to Encourage Your Child to Read This Summer
When the sun is shining brightly all day long, the weather is hot, and school is out, the last thing your child might want to do is sit inside and…
What Is Summer SAD, and Does Your Child Have It?
You know how, come the short, cold, dark winter days, you sometimes start to feel a little sad, a little bored, and just generally dissatisfied and unproductive? There’s actually a…
Overcoming Dysgraphia: How to Help Children with Writing Difficulties
Studies have shown that dysgraphia is present in 10-30% of children at the elementary school level. Dysgraphia is mistakenly perceived as an issue that only affects writing, when it’s actually…
Dispelling Common Myths & Misconceptions About Dyslexia in Children
Although the concept has been known, discussed, and studied since as far back as the late 1800s, dyslexia is still a widely misunderstood condition, marred by incorrect perceptions that can…
How Devices Affect Children: Pros and Cons of Modern Technology
Over the past couple of decades, technology has changed the way all of us work, play, interact, and navigate our daily lives. Devices are now an essential part of our…
4 Ways to Help Your Child Stay Focused in a World of Distractions
The modern world is filled with distractions. From smartphones and tablets to gaming and VR consoles, smart TVs, and other gadgets, there are countless devices in our lives nowadays that…
A Quick Introductory Guide to the Orton-Gillingham Teaching Approach
A large number of children and adults alike suffer from dyslexia or similar afflictions that makes reading, writing, and spelling a daily challenge. In fact, dyslexia is one of the…