Resource Spotlight
Seven Hidden Barriers That Hold Kids Back in School —
and How to Overcome Them
Chris and Lauren Leuzinger of Nourishing Minds Tutoring share practical, parent-friendly strategies to help children overcome common obstacles to learning. This free eBook offers guidance on building confidence, setting up a supportive learning environment, matching teaching methods to your child’s learning style, and celebrating progress.
Learn how to:
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Build confidence first
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Create a focus-friendly environment
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Match teaching methods to your child’s learning style
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Celebrate progress, not perfection
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Access the eBook: Download from Nourishing Minds Tutoring
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Academic Support and Tutoring
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Nourishing Minds Tutoring (K–12, Capital Region) – Personalized in-home and virtual tutoring focused on confidence and skill-building.
Free eBook: Seven Hidden Barriers That Hold Kids Back in School — and How to Overcome Them – Parent-friendly guide to common learning obstacles and solutions.
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True North K12 (Schenectady) – Day program for students on leave/home instruction; structured academics and SEL support.


Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


Reading Disorders
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International Dyslexia Association (IDA) - dyslexia definition
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International Dyslexia Association (IDA) - Structured Literacy Fact Sheet
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Dyslexia is not a Visual Impairment: A Joint Statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and the American Association of Certified Orthoptists
