In today’s fast-paced world, nurturing creativity in children is more important than ever. But what does creativity really entail? Insights from a meta-analysis of creativity tests and personality assessments, notably highlighted in Feist’s 1998 study and KH Kim’s 2016 book The Creativity Challenge, shed light…
In today’s fast-paced digital world, parents and educators face a unique challenge: adapting to the decreasing attention spans of younger generations. The influx of games, movies, news, and videos bombards us daily, making it increasingly difficult to focus on a single task for an extended…
Research in educational psychology suggests that the way we frame our dialogue with children can significantly influence their motivation, engagement, and understanding. By asking open-ended, positively framed questions, we not only foster a deeper connection to the material but also cultivate an environment where learning…
Your child comes home from school, eyes his newest video game, and speeds through his schoolwork to “get it over with” and start playing. Does this scenario sound familiar? Many students rush through their schoolwork, doing the absolute minimum required, and make careless mistakes along…
Have you ever wondered how to inspire your child to willingly tackle their homework, engage in household chores, or persist through challenging tasks without solely relying on predictable rewards? Here’s a thought: what if the secret to keeping our children engaged and driven lies in…
Beyond the magic of storytelling, there’s a profound science at play. It’s a science that delves into neural pathways, language skills, and cognitive growth. A world where the spoken word becomes the key to unlocking a child’s potential. Here are 12 compelling reasons why reading…
In the age of digital distractions, fostering a love for writing in children can be a rewarding challenge. In this edition, we explore three captivating ways to encourage your child’s writing skills right at home. These activities not only make writing fun but also nurture…
We all know that being your child’s homework ally can be a demanding endeavor. In this edition, we’re excited to share five invaluable strategies designed to help you guide your child through homework challenges with confidence and finesse. 1. Distraction Storage Have your child write…
You hold the vital role of creating your child’s initial encounters with books and reading. Over 40% of all young children, ages 5 or under, had a family member read to them less than four days a week, according to researchers. Here are 5 effective…
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Dr. Carol Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford University: 1. Help children understand that the brain works like a muscle, that can only grow through hard work, determination, and lots and lots of practice. 2. Don’t tell students they are smart, gifted, or talented…
You may have heard that both cows and buffalo run when a storm is coming. However, cows run away from the storm, and buffalo run into the storm. A.J. Juliani, a Professor in the School of Education at UPenn, explains it in this way: What…
Many people think of burnout as simply being incredibly tired after a long week or month of work or school studies. But burnout is much more than a physical exhaustion; it has in fact been called the “triad of depersonalization, emotional exhaustion, and feelings of…
Your nervous system runs and powers every organ and every other system, from your brain to your digestion, breathing and beyond. But what many people don’t consider is that the natural aging process, toxins and diseases can damage your nervous system, and therefor your overall…
Every single human being has two voices battling it out inside their head. The one voice is our champion, encouraging us to feel confident and to reach our fullest potential. Then there’s that other voice. The one that is critical of every move we make.…
If we’re honest, most of us would admit we look at some form of digital screen more than we do the face of our friends and loved ones. From our phones to iPad, laptops and flatscreen TVs the size of an entire wall, screen time…
We take it for granted that babies grow into little people that eventually know how to talk. We don’t typically send them to language school and they don’t order “Rosetta Stone – Human Adult Language” courses online. Babies normally pick up language all on their…
Kids love playing sports. And parents love that their kids can get all of that excess energy out while learning the benefits of hard work and comradery. But with the thrill of competition comes the hard reality: that sometimes you lose. Some children are barely…
When children are taught how to set and achieve goals, they learn that decisions have consequences and that hard work earns rewards. As your child sets and works towards academic goals, their self-confidence will grow, and they’ll take pride in themselves and their achievements. They…
No parent likes hearing that their child is acting out in class. At first, most of us want to blame ourselves and figure out what we’ve done wrong. When we come up empty, we tend to put the blame on our child, and sometimes we…