Is your child easily distracted and restless? You're not alone. Many parents complain that their child has poor concentration. Some of it is to be expected: toddlers are naturally restless, and even older kids can get tired in the middle of a task. But what do we do when this lack of concentration affects his grades? He may leave his homework or school work unfinished, or put … [Read more...] about What to do when your child never finishes his homework
Fun games that build your child’s concentration
Even adults get distracted, so you can imagine how much harder it is for young children—who tire more easily and have less self-control—to stay focused on a task. While certain rules can help improve your child's concentration, you can also build his mental skills with fun games. The brain is like a muscle. It gets stronger each time you use it. With these games, your child … [Read more...] about Fun games that build your child’s concentration
Myths and Facts on the Mozart Effect
Can music really make our babies smarter? Many parents and educators believe music certainly has the power to stimulate the growth and development of all areas of a child's brain. Music can boost emotional development by calming and soothing a baby; it can stimulate language development through exposure to repeated, elongated words and syllables, pitch and tones. Rhythm … [Read more...] about Myths and Facts on the Mozart Effect
How to Improve your Child’s Spelling
Great spelling skills are a vey desirable trait because it reflects a person's ability to comprehend, learn and write. That's why as kids we are constantly drilled to become better spellers because this is a skill that will bring help us in our different endeavors when we grow up. As parents, we only want the best for our kids and this includes their ability to spell better. … [Read more...] about How to Improve your Child’s Spelling
Inclusion Programs: Teaching Kids about Love
Many schools now offer inclusion programs, where children with special needs are integrated within a regular classroom. They have access to the same curriculum and extra-curricular activities like fieldtrips or school plays, and get to interact with other kids from the same age-range. Inclusion programs are not for everyone, but with the proper guidance and environment, … [Read more...] about Inclusion Programs: Teaching Kids about Love