Many thanks to Len Scrogan, Digital Learning Architect; – Adjunct Professor for the University of Colorado-Denver and Lesley University; – Educational Technology Speaker and Consultant; – Past Director of Instructional Technology […]
IPAD and Android Apps and Games for Visual Learning
Thanks to many of my optometric colleagues, here is a list of some educational toys and activities for kids of various ages and abilities. These toys may help develop visual […]
Preschool Vision Screening Tests
Thanks to Dr. Marjean Kulp, researcher and professor at Ohio State University Optometry School, for her great published research articles on preschool vision screening.
Is Your Child Visually Ready for School? – Webinar
Many children have 20/20 eyesight, yet 1 out of 4 children have vision problems. This impacts their school success, sports performance, and confidence.
Former Avalanche enforcer Scott Parker battling effects of concussions
Nearly six years since he retired from the NHL as one of its toughest enforcers, Scott Parker is finding everyday life a more fearsome opponent than any he dropped the […]
Modern Science Validates Light and Color Therapies in Promoting Full-Spectrum Health
An article in The New York Times explores how color and light influence well-being in a variety of circumstance; from prison cells to neonatal units, coal mines to classrooms.
Practice Goofing Up! A Cure for Perfectionism
Is your child (or you) a perfectionist? Perfectionism can create such fear that it stops you from trying! Start learning how to learn from your own mistakes.
Are You Stuck-Get Out of the Rut!
Here’s an activity for your kids (and you!) to get out of a RUT! The Power of Visualization!
Enhance Your Visualizations: Relax, BREATHE, Build Awareness
When you breathe deeply and teach your child how to do it, it creates calm, which is part of the relaxation process.
Enhance Your Visualizations: RELAX, Breathe, Build Awareness #2
Here’s another fun activity to help your child learn how to relax.