Is your child forgetful? Maybe he often misplaces his things, or when you ask him what happened in school or what story the teacher read to him, he simply says, 'I forgot.' Just like you help your child develop his motor skills or his reading skills, you can also improve his abiity to process and store different kinds of information. After all, it's one of the key factors … [Read more...] about How to help your child improve his memory
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How to develop your toddler’s dexterity
He's learned to walk and talk, but your toddler's mastering one more very important skill: manual dexterity. While this milestone doesn't get as much attention (even the most doting parents don't record the first time he picked up a cheerio) it's very, very important. Fine motor skills are all about learning how to move hands and fingers in a deliberate manner, Like all … [Read more...] about How to develop your toddler’s dexterity
How to nurture your child’s creative genius
You've heard about child prodigies who play violin concertos or multiply double digit numbers by kindergarten. While musical or mathematical giftedness is (to some extent) something you're born with, their eventual success owed a lot to parents who saw the gift, and nurtured it. Child development experts say that all individuals have some creative genius within them. You … [Read more...] about How to nurture your child’s creative genius
What to do when your child says “I hate school!”
In the list of things of fun things to do, most tweens can think of dozens of things they'd rather do than go to school: watch TV, surf the Internet, go shopping—heck, even floss their teeth! That's nothing to worry about. We felt the same way too when we were their age. But what do you do when this feeling is out of control, and your child views school with dread and even … [Read more...] about What to do when your child says “I hate school!”
Why smart kids get failing grades
You know your child is smart. But why does he come home with failing grades? His report card doesn't reflect what he's capable of—and in frustration, you wonder if he's lazy. But there are many reasons why a smart child would not do well in school. Here are some things you may want to look into, so you can help your child deal with the problem and succeed in school. … [Read more...] about Why smart kids get failing grades