Simply Smarter

05/18/2026

Meet Kick-Start.

It's the gentle, parent-guided entry point to Simply Smarter — built for ages 3+ and for any child who needs a supportive beginning. Short sessions, movement breaks, real encouragement along the way. When they're ready, they graduate into the main program.

Start your FREE 14-day trial today! mysimplysmarter.com

05/15/2026

Here's the quick picture of what Simply Smarter actually is.

Not a brain game. A structured cognitive program, built by NACD from 45 years of direct clinical work — for ages 3 to 103, in English and Spanish.

14-day free trial → mysimplysmarter.com

03/22/2025

Today is World Down Syndrome Day and at NACD, we’re celebrating every incredible individual with Down syndrome and the limitless potential within them.

At NACD, we don’t believe in limits—we believe in possibility. We’ve had the privilege of working with thousands of children and adults with Down syndrome from around the world, and we’ve seen firsthand what can happen when you focus on each individual’s unique strengths, build the right developmental foundation, and never stop believing in what’s possible.

Today, we honor the families who refuse to accept the status quo, the kids who shatter expectations, and the progress that comes from purpose, love, and the right support.

Let’s continue to raise awareness, advocate for inclusion, and create a world where every individual is seen for their potential—not their diagnosis.

02/15/2025

🔥 Utah’s Best-Kept Secret for Child Development & Education! 🔥

Did you know one of the world’s leading child development organizations has been headquartered right here in Utah for over 40 years? NACD has helped children in 90+ countries, yet many local families still don’t know we exist.

Learn how NACD is transforming the lives of children with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more—right here in Utah. 🌎❤️

📖 Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/41hlwX1

Did you know that one of the world’s leading organizations for child development and education is based right here in Utah? The National Association for Child Development (NACD) has been headquartered in Northern Utah for over 40 years, helping tens of thousands of families in over 90 countries. W...

12/21/2024

With Christmas approaching, finding worthwhile gifts for our children is a priority. An iPad stands out for its usefulness and adaptability, making it more than just a gadget. It evolves with changing needs and attention spans, which is why it's a favorite choice.

by Ellen Doman   With Christmas right around the corner, we are all trying to figure how to get gifts that are really worth getting for our children. When it comes to larger ticket items, it is hard to beat an iPad for usefulness and continued relevance. This is not a gadget that will get...

11/28/2024

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

🍁 May your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, cherished moments, and heartfelt gratitude! Cherish your time with your loved ones today and reflect on what you are thankful for. At NACD, we never stop being thankful for all the wonderful kids and families we get to work with every day, around the world. We thank you for being part of our lives! 🧡

01/31/2022

The potential of our children is not a reflection of what they were born with, but rather the stimulation and opportunities we provide for them. Not the least of these needs centers on building their ability to take in and manipulate information–their cognitive ability, basically, how smart they are. As parents we need to understand that this is not part of any school’s curriculum, or even on their radar, even though it should be an integral piece. It is something that parents need to understand and assume the responsibility for. Our children, whether they are developmentally challenged, have learning or attention issues, are “typical’ or gifted, all have great untapped potential.

  Processing and Its Relationship to Cognition, Maturity, and Global Function What every parent needs to understand about processing: It’s not about chronological age, it’s processing power. by Bob Doman Whether your child is “typical,” has learning or attention issues or special needs, you...

10/14/2021

NEW FEATURE!
You can now change the voice and/or language that is spoken during the activities. This applies to the Kickstart, Focus & Memory activities. Choose from different voices and also the following new languages: Spanish, Castilian, Romanian, German and French!

For instructions and a full list of what is available, please check out the link below:

NEW Voice/Language Preferences! You can now change the voice and/or language that is spoken during the activities. This applies to the Kickstart, Focus & Memory activities. You can choose from the following: Default (UK English Male) US English Male US … Read More

04/16/2021

Making kids really smart isn’t all that tough! Building short term and working memory, the foundations for cognition, can help typical children be truly exceptional. Over the past 40+ years, we have seen many of them reach their true potential.

On my last trip I had the great joy of seeing two brilliant little children, one a 2 years old and the other 3, both of whom demonstrated once more what the future could be. Both of these children, a … Read More

03/26/2021

It is absolutely possible to overcome mental barriers of sluggishness, confusion, and forgetfulness, especially with coaching. The Simply Smarter program works to train your brain to solve everyday problems resulting in quicker, more effective thinking.

The Brain’s Emergency Failsafe You leave work for the day, but the road you usually take is closed for construction. Do you panic? Stay at the office? Of course not! You simply take another route home. It turns out our … Read More