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How to Encourage Creativity in Your Kids
Albert Einstein once said, “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” Imagination and the creative spirit are what drive authentic learning experiences. Not only that, but the creative spark is what
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R Invented Spellings Helping Kids Read?
As one component of those early precursors to reading and writing, or emergent literacy skills, invented spellings actually help young children develop their ability to read by encouraging them to think about how words
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Overcoming Shyness at School
In any given classroom, there are a variety of personalities present. There is the class clown who feeds off of the attention of the class. There is the overachiever who feeds off the attention
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Parents Must Step Up to the Technology Challenge!
It’s hard enough these days for parents to even keep up with all of the latest technological developments. It’s even harder to stay informed of the latest research on the effects of technology on our children.
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Are Smartphones the New Pacifier?
More parents give their crying kids their smartphone than pacifiers, bottles, or even soft toys. According to a report published last month in the Daily Mail, 27% of mothers surveyed use their smartphone to quiet
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How to Stop Kids From Drawing on Walls
Do you have a budding artist at home with a tendency to draw whenever inspiration strikes, even if that means making a piece of the living room their canvas? Here are a few tips
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Relax…It Might Just Help Your Kids, Too
To compete in our increasingly competitive global economy, a top-notch education is vital to ensuring success. Schools, administrators, and teachers are now being held accountable for standardized test scores, and consequently they are transferring
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Make a habit of sharing and celebrating your day with your child
Sharing the ups and downs of life with your child can do a lot for both parents and kids. It opens the lines of communication, gives children strategies to deal with life’s challenges and
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Reflections on the Screen: One Parent’s Perspective on Going Screen-Free for One Week
I am a parent. I work on a computer and I use a smartphone. I play video games and I watch films and television programs. And so do my kids. But last week I
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To share or not to share, the social media question
Social media is everywhere. Everyone is sharing their lives online, whether it is a brand engaging with their customers on Facebook, moms exchanging parenting advice on a forum, or family members sharing vacation photos
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