Are you constantly nagging your kids to do their homework? Are you disappointed by their report card, since you know they could do so much better if they took their grades more seriously? The solution seems so easy – develop your kids' study habits –but this is easier said than done. They're distracted by TV, the internet and video games. And strict rules and boring drills … [Read more...] about 7 Secrets to Raising Kids Who Like Homework
5 Fun Games that Improve your Child’s Handwriting
Does your child have horrible handwriting? It's not a problem you can afford to ignore. Even if he knows his ABC's, if he can't take decent notes or submit legible homework, his grades will suffer. Besides, good handwriting is part of learning an important life skill: taking pride in a job well done. It may seem unfair, but many teachers think that messy handwriting is a … [Read more...] about 5 Fun Games that Improve your Child’s Handwriting
4 Important Life Skills Kids Can’t Learn in School
Of course your kids need a good education. They need to master Reading, Writing and Math to function in real life and get a half-decent job. Even memorizing all those History facts, or studying the anatomy of the human body, can teach important skills like memory, logic, and analysis. But there are important life skills that they won't pick up from books, homework, or even … [Read more...] about 4 Important Life Skills Kids Can’t Learn in School
What second language is best to learn?
If you are looking for a second language to learn, the answer depends on your needs. For people who are not native English speakers, learning English is perhaps the best choice. English is arguably the 'official' universal language, and many businesses require a certain level of English for an employee to progress. If you already speak English fluently, you might want to … [Read more...] about What second language is best to learn?
9 early signs that your child is gifted
Is your child gifted? Of course, all parents think their child is exceptional but giftedness goes beyond being smart or talented. Giftedness is an inborn trait, marked by high intuition, curiosity, and an early ability to observe details and grasp abstract concepts. Gifted children often seem to have very unconventional ideas or approaches to problems. Their brains are wired … [Read more...] about 9 early signs that your child is gifted