Common Holiday Challenges for Kids with ADHD

Photo Credit: Photo by Drazen Zigic on iStock At Lake Michigan Academy (LMA), we believe that every child who learns and thinks differently deserves a holiday season filled with joy. Understanding the unique challenges that children with...

Phonological Awareness: The Building Block of Strong Reading Skills

Image by ozgurcankaya on iStock When we picture a child learning to read, we might imagine them matching words with pictures or pointing to sentences on a page. But long before they even get to that stage, a crucial skill needs to be developed first: phonological...

Improving Confidence and Self-Esteem with Individualized Tutoring

Every learner deserves an environment where they feel capable, heard, and valued. At Lake Michigan Academy’s Turning Pages, we believe that individualized tutoring does more than improve reading, spelling, writing, or math — it cultivates confidence, builds...

How Parents Can Help Children Who Learn and Think Differently

Photo by skynesher on iStock Every child’s learning journey is unique, especially for those who process information in ways that don’t always fit traditional classrooms. At Lake Michigan Academy (LMA), we understand the challenges and the potential of...