Does your child have a hard time concentrating on his homework? Does he fidget during dinner time, or does his attention wander in the middle of a conversation? Many children have trouble concentrating—especially with so many distractions like the TV and the internet! But it's important to find the cause of poor concentration and then to train their brain, so to speak, to … [Read more...] about How to Improve your Child’s Concentration
How to Develop Your Child’s Imagination
'Imagination is more important than knowledge,' said Albert Einstein. His words ring even more true today, as our kids are barraged by more information than even he thought possible. Aside from textbook, they have Internet, Twitter, cable. Does this make them smarter? No. Just walking encyclopedias of unrelated data. But with imagination, kids will be able to connect … [Read more...] about How to Develop Your Child’s Imagination
How to Raise a Kid Who Loves Math
Here's a good reason to raise kids who love math: President Obama recently announced that as many as 80% of the fastest growing job markets will require people to have a strong math and science background. It's to be expected. Our kids are growing up in the age of digital technology, and even if they don't become programmers, math skills—the ability to detect patterns and … [Read more...] about How to Raise a Kid Who Loves Math
Tap your Child’s Natural Intelligence
Every child is brilliant—in his own way. The challenge for parents is to tap that unique, natural intelligence, so he learns more quickly and enjoys every step. This doesn't mean that he's boxed into one type of learning ('I'm good at Math, but suck at English'). The goal is to make him well-rounded, like a Renaissance child. But we can use that natural intelligence to teach … [Read more...] about Tap your Child’s Natural Intelligence
“I Don’t Like My Child’s Teacher!”
Your child's teacher wields a remarkable amount of influence over your child. Not only does he spend a lot of time in the classroom, he looks up to her as an authority figure. What she says and does influences his self-esteem, and motivates him to do well (or not!) in school. Most teachers take this role very seriously and work hard to motivate and inspire each child in … [Read more...] about “I Don’t Like My Child’s Teacher!”