Social skills are what we use to interact with each other – both verbally and nonverbally (e.g. gestures, body language, personal appearance). They allow us to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and messages with the people around us. Studies have shown that teaching these skills in school improves students’ standardized test scores by 11 points. As […]
Dealing with toddler behavior (e.g. defiance, power struggles) can be somewhat challenging. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to improve the way you deal with this behavior and keep your child from pushing your limits. Give Specific Guidelines for How You Want Your Child to Behave Your child is learning what constitutes “good” […]
When you first hear about Montessori education, you may find yourself pausing to ponder about what makes it different from traditional education. There are many ways in which this question can be answered. However, what follows here are some of the key differences. Montessori Classrooms are Prepared Before your child arrives in the classroom, it’s […]
Do you worry about your child making the right decision as they grow up? Most parents do, but there are things that can be done to lessen your worries. Giving your child the ability to understand values and morality can go a long way towards them making the right choices in life. Here are some […]
A love of learning can help your child go far in life. There is no doubt about that. However, what do you need to do in order to give them that zest for life? What steps do you need to take, as their primary caregiver, to ensure that your son or daughter has a zealous […]
Every parent wants the best education that he or she can provide for his or her children. Unfortunately, not all schools provide the very best for your child. Children are people, and people are different. This means that trying to teach a child with a one-size-fits-all curriculum plan will inevitably leave some children at a […]
Every parent wants to see their child have the best opportunity at success. What’s more, parents are more and more becoming aware of the importance of giving their children every advantage early on in life. If you, like many parents, are considering ways you can help your child grow and develop, one thing to consider […]
Children aren’t born good or bad. It’s up to us as their parents to raise caring, respectful, responsible children. This is an important part of making sure you’re raising moral children. There are several ways in which you can make sure you do this. Make it a Priority to Care for Others It’s important for […]
While there are many great reasons why you should be physically active, one of the main ones is that it boosts your hippocampus’ size (the part of your brain responsible for verbal memory and learning). This is especially true when you’re involved in aerobic exercise that gets your heart and sweat glands pumping. Unfortunately, resistance […]
Hands-on learning is essentially learning by doing. The most effective hands-on activities are ones that closely mimic a real-world scenario. There are many great advantages to this learning style. Increased Retention Teachers sometimes grow frustrated when they’ve put a lot of time and effort into developing lesson plans, but their students simply don’t retain the […]
