Omega-3 fatty acids have become popular over the past few years as awareness of their health benefits in reducing the risk of heart disease has increased. However, these essential acids also play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development.

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Which test should my child take?  What are the differences between the SAT and the ACT?   How soon should my child start taking the ACT or SAT?  How much preparation does my child need before the test?  Should my child retake the SAT or ACT?   How many times should they retake ite?  What makes Creative Tutors' SAT/ACT prep unique?   Do you have some of these same questions?  Creative Tutors not only provides individualized, customized and in-home ACT/SAT prep, but we are also here as a resource to answer all of those questions, and many more (including questions on accommodations, college applications/essays)  for you at no charge. We have specialized and highly qualified tutors for ACT and SAT prep that can assist your son and daughter get started on the right path to a succesful college experience.

Do you or someone you know have difficulty reading? Answer the following questions: YES NO Do you skip words or lines when reading? Do you reread lines? Do you lose your place? Are you easily distracted when reading? Do you need to take breaks often? Do you find it harder to read the longer you read? Do you get headaches when you read? Do your eyes get red and watery? Does reading make you tired? Do you blink or squint? Do you prefer to read in dim light? Do you read close to the page? Do you use your finger or other markers? Do you get restless, active, or fidgety when reading? If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, then you might be experiencing the effects of a perception problem called Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, which can interfere with your reading efficiency. Now, for the first time, there is a simple method Irlen Colored Filters worn as glasses or contact lenses, that can help people overcome this problem quickly and easily. Copyright © 1991 by Perceptual Development Corp/Helen Irlen. All rights reserved. For other self tests including the long test, headache test, light sensitivity test, autism test see the Irlen website http://irlen.com/index.php?s=selftests.

Irlen Syndrom has also been known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. It is not a problem with the eyes. It is a a problem with the brain's ability to process visual information. Irlen Syndrome can affect many different areas including academic performance, behavior, the ability to sit still, attention and concentration. Studies suggest that 46% of individuals identified with reading problems, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD an other learning difficulties suffer from Irlen Syndrome and can be helped by the Irlen Method. This syndrome is often just one more layer of the individuals problems, but the Irlen Method can be a part of the solution.

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The New England Confectionery Company make the original Sweetheart candies. Check out Timmy's Tutor cartoon for this week as Timmy discovers what many of us "old folk" know, Sweetheart candies were the original text messaging medium. Ahh, such sweet memories!

Many children suffer from test anxiety. Children may suffer an anxiety attack during a test, but many kids will begin to have symptoms days before as they anticipate test day

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George Washington is fondly known as The Father of Our Country.  He was involved in drafting the Declaration of Independence which was signed July 4, 1776.  As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, he valiantly led his troops to victory and our country to freedom from Great Britain.  Loved by his new countrymen, Washington was elected as our first president.  He is known for his patriatism, honesty, widom, courage and strength of character.  Born on February 22, 1732, this day became known as Washington's Birthday in 1796 while he served in his last year as president.  This holiday was not officially observed until 1832.

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·    Cupid (symbol for Roman God of love), doves, love birds, roses, hearts and arrows are all symbols of the Valentine's Day celebration.
·    Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D.
·    In Great Britain, Valentine's Day began to be celebrated around seventeenth century. By the middle of the eighteenth century, it was common for friends and lovers to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes.

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