5 benefits of books for kids you might not have thought of. Parents who read to their children see the kid reap the benefits. Yes they have bigger vocabularies but they also read more, write more, are more curious, and become better students. But more than that, children also gain some … [Read more...]
Fidgety boys, school and achievement. How to get help.
August 31, 2014 by
Fidgety boys, school and achievement Aspbergers, ADHD, ADD, Tourettes, autism...the list is endless. We are bombarded with information (but not much help) for boys (and girls) who suffer from these sociological, psychological, mental, "conditions." They confound parents, experts, teachers and … [Read more...]
Why are Fewer U.S. H.S. Grads Opting for College?
July 29, 2014 by
Fewer high school graduates are opting for college these days. Why? Here's a good piece on the subject by Floyd Norris writing in The New York Times. Read More No college? If you are having trouble deciding whether to go to college or university, email me and we'll discuss … [Read more...]
The Over-Praise Dilemma: When Complimenting Kids Actually Holds Them Back
March 10, 2014 by
This study is new but it only confirms what we knew long ago. Many parents over-praise their kids activities to the detriment of the child's self-esteem. Across playgrounds, schoolyards and classrooms, it is common to hear well-intentioned parents, caregivers and teachers heap high praise on … [Read more...]
How to Get More Early Bloomers in kid’s Ed.
February 11, 2014 by
How to get more early bloomers in children's education. Many kids never reach their full potential. Many who do, start indicating prowess early. A good preschool could mean different things, safety maybe, but that should be a given. Or it could get disadvantaged children ready to … [Read more...]
A First Report Card Fails to ‘Exceed Expectations’
January 20, 2014 by
I remembered that more than academic validation, what my child needs above all is for his mother to act like an adult. Being graded in kindergarten — or perhaps at any age — isn't the best idea. But as my kids are learning, life is neither perfect nor fair. Report cards are part of the school … [Read more...]
My Rules for My Kids: Eat Your Vegetables; Don’t Blame the Teacher
January 19, 2014 by
This is a short manual for raising kids. It won't work for everyone for various reasons (financial and health situations etc.) but it will work otherwise. And if you can't do it all you can do most or some of it. The more you can do the better things will go. A dad's lessons on raising … [Read more...]
