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11/09/2026

Sound familiar? Let’s connect the dots between your child’s strengths, struggles, and the support they need.

11/08/2026

Wishing a joyful Diwali to all who celebrate. 🪔
May the light of this holiday bring hope, warmth and blessings to you and your loved ones.

11/05/2026

Only a couple days after Election Day and I’m reminded of what makes New York City, and especially our Upper East Side community, so special.

Walking through Central Park with Homer, I pass benches dedicated to New Yorkers whose stories are woven into the fabric of our city. I think of the children who grew up playing in these playgrounds, the NYU cross-country team training nearby, and the fun and sense of community Lindsey Peers creates for families at Craft Studio. These everyday moments capture the spirit of NYC.

As a mom and learning specialist whose professional practice has been based on the Upper East Side for decades, I’ve seen firsthand how much the people of New York contribute to its character and energy.

Our children, families, and neighbors are New York City’s greatest resource—the people who give it its character today and shape what it will become tomorrow.

11/03/2026

Use your voice. Make your vote count.

This Election Day, vote your values and for a New York where everyone can live safely, learn, and grow. That includes confronting antisemitism and Jew-hatred, and affirming the dignity and belonging of every community.

As a parent and learning specialist who works with families worldwide, I have a particular commitment to New York City, where I’ve raised my son and spent decades supporting children’s development, families, and the educational institutions that shape their lives.

My work helps students develop critical thinking and executive function skills to make informed choices and put their values into action. Those skills matter in school, in life, and at the ballot box.

From finding the right school fit to strengthening our communities, our choices shape opportunities for growth. Let’s choose a New York where everyone can thrive.

11/01/2026

A lot of students look "fine" on paper. Good grades. Smart. Motivated.

But behind the scenes, school is taking way too much effort: trouble getting started, disorganization, slow processing, test anxiety. Or they're bright (or 2E) and bored, needing enrichment or a better school fit.

Already have a neuropsych evaluation and wondering what to do with it? That's where Ivy Prep comes in.

Dr. Rebecca Mannis teaches strategies and metacognitive skills that transfer for years, so students understand how they learn and take charge of their own learning.

Save this and share it with a parent who needs it.

ADHD • Dyslexia • Executive Function • AuADHD • 2E • Gifted • School Fit • Learning Specialist

10/29/2026

Screen time. What's the trade-off? 📱

Speaking with CBS News, Dr. Rebecca Mannis discusses a Japanese study of more than 7,000 children, published in JAMA Pediatrics, that linked screen time at age one with delays in communication and problem-solving at ages two and four. The more screen time children had, the more likely they were to show delays.

Newer research points the same way. A large 2026 UK study of toddlers from University College London, reported in The Guardian, found that 2-year-olds with the most screen time (about 5 hours a day) could say 53% of the test words, compared with 65% for children with the least (about 44 minutes a day). Reading, play and drawing together were linked to stronger language skills.

Neither study proves cause and effect, but both raise an important question: What is screen time replacing in a child's day? Talking, playing, reading together?

At Ivy Prep Learning Center, we work with families to understand each child's development, learning needs, and the support that will help them build their skills.

👉 Concerned about your child's language or learning? Learn more and reach out at http://ivy-prep.com

Read more: http://theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/11/excessive-screen-time-limits-vocabulary-of-toddlers-experts-warn

10/28/2026

Extended time on the ACT? Don’t let a missed deadline derail your child’s testing plans. 📅

ACT accommodations requests, including appeals, are now due by the regular registration deadline, rather than the late registration deadline.

For the December 12, 2026 ACT, the accommodations deadline is November 6.

Start the conversation with your school counselor or testing coordinator early so there’s time to gather documentation, submit the request, and address any follow-up questions.

Swipe for the 2026–27 deadlines and steps to request ACT testing accommodations. Save this post and share it with a parent planning ahead for college admissions.

Need help understanding your child’s learning needs and testing accommodations? Contact Dr. Rebecca Mannis at [email protected].

10/27/2026

🎂📚 Years ago, Marc Brown sat with a group of children at a birthday celebration and told them how he dreamed up Arthur.

Those children are now doctors, lawyers, engineers, sports media leaders and psychologists. Their paths went in different directions, but their curiosity started with stories like his.

That's the power of great children's books: characters who help kids see themselves, understand others and ask big questions. As a learning specialist, I see every day how a love of reading and strong early literacy skills shape the way children learn and think. When kids enjoy ideas and stories, literacy becomes the foundation for everything that follows.

Happy 30th, Arthur, and thank you, Marc Brown, for inspiring generations of curious readers! 🎉

What was your favorite childhood book? 👇

10/26/2026

Misdiagnosed with ADHD? Sometimes it's something else. 👀

Part 4 of our Dyslexia & ADHD Awareness Month series

One of the happiest endings I've seen: an adult student was on the verge of being counseled out of her doctoral program. She'd been diagnosed with ADHD, but deep down she knew it wasn't right.

It turned out she had a reading disability that her hard work had masked for years. Once we built the right systems for reading long words, fluency and tracking comprehension, everything changed. She graduated with a Dissertation of the Year award. 🏆

Working hard can actually delay a proper diagnosis. You know yourself and your child best. If something doesn't sound right, talk to someone who can connect the dots.

Wondering if a diagnosis fits? DM me or visit ivy-prep.com to set up a consultation.

Save this for later, and share it with someone who's been told "just try harder."

10/22/2026

Are ADHD and autism being over-diagnosed? 🧠

A new independent review for the UK government, led by Professor Peter Fonagy and reported in The BMJ (British Medical Journal), found recorded autism diagnoses among 12-17 year olds rose more than 40-fold from 2000 to 2025, while the underlying rates have barely changed.

I see the same pattern in my practice: some children are finally getting the right diagnosis, some are misdiagnosed (a language disorder mistaken for autism, for example), and some are still being missed.

It's even more complex when there are co-occurring learning and emotional issues, like anxiety or dyslexia, which can complicate proper diagnosis and care.

The answer isn't more labels. It's support based on what each child needs, working with parents as a team.

Worried your child's ADHD or autism evaluation missed something? Let's talk. Link in bio.

Read more in The BMJ: https://www.bmj.com/content/395/bmj-2026-101104

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