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Gratitude Changes the Brain

November 20, 2020 By Jimelle Carlson

Each day in the Foundations classrooms we start the mornings writing in our Gratitude Journals. We do this because science has shown that gratitude actually rewires the brain in ways that produces amazing benefits, such as: Higher production of dopamine and serotonin, which promotes happiness and contentment Increased memory and ability to learn Improved sleep Lower cortisol levels, which lowers …

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The Silver Lining of 2020

October 25, 2020 By Jimelle Carlson

Almost daily I have heard people say, and read people post on social media, the same sayings over and over... "I can't wait until this year is over!"..."This was the worst year ever!"..."What a wasted year!"..."Nothing turned out the way it was supposed to this year!"  In all honesty, there have been days when I've muttered similar sayings myself. But here's the thing, if we stay stuck in that …

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Student Spotlight – Dyslexia

May 25, 2020 By Jimelle Carlson Leave a Comment

Foundations and Dyslexia I am happy to share with you about one of the many dyslexia success stories that we have experienced in the Foundations program. DJ was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was 7 years old. In response to his diagnosis, his parents did their best to pursue education options that would help him work through his learning challenges, including working with a private tutor who …

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