When my daughter was in the 4th grade, she wrote and illustrated an original book, titled, The New World. It was a school assignment, and the teacher had hardbound copies made of each book. It is one of the treasures that she has kept until this day, as she completes her Masters in Communications. The …
According to research at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD in the United States alone. Children with ASD usually experience learning setbacks and attention deficit disorder or ADD, on top of dyslexia and potential mental issues related to the diagnosis (not always …
Death and grief are things that children will experience sometime in their lives – it’s unfortunate, but we’ve all been there. However, losing a loved one can be a traumatic experience for children. So, how can parents and family members be able to talk to their children about death and grief? While we try our …
Technology plays a critical in our children’s lives. As a parent, it’s up to you to choose the role that technology will play in your child’s life. Most parents allow the use of technology at home but, with limits. With technology, there is nothing your child cannot learn today from the comfort of their home. …
Summer camps, which are a common feature of summer holidays, are also closed for the season. As summer approaches, many parents are wondering how they will keep their kids busy while in quarantine. As the world is in the midst of the second Corona wave, most countries have chosen to keep summer recreation activities closed. …
Writing is one of the most important skills that children need to learn. As well as being an essential skill that they will require in their adult life, it is also a powerful tool for expression. Yet, for many children, writing is a challenging and boring chore. Here are five ways in which you can …
Every parent wants to help their child succeed through college and beyond, but some wait until their teen is about to graduate high school to start seriously discussing higher education. While high school performance does have the largest impact on their future academic opportunities, what they really need to succeed is a college-oriented mindset. Introducing …
We can all agree that, when we were kids, we loved to read books, novels, and stories. Even though most of them have been just fairy tales, we enjoyed listening to and reading them. Of course, kids cannot know if the content of the book is a true picture of life or not. The most …
Reading is essential for the development of the mind and also to grow one’s vocabulary. So, we must make sure that the kids are readers from a tender age. Ideally, the more they read, the better they get at it. More reason they should read more. However, this isn’t always easy to accomplish, especially when …
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses and organizations worldwide have been forced to move online, including many schools that are relying on remote learning. This means that millions of parents are sharing their workspace with their children for the first time. Working from home can be stressful enough without the added pressure of …
