Throughout the past four months schedules have been upended and downtime has taken over. However, as the new school year gets underway, reality is going to show up and we are going to be scrambling to get ourselves and our children back on a productive path. In the book “The 7 Habits of Happy Kids” by Sean Covey habit three is “Work First, Then Play.” While time doing homework has always been a struggle for children, adding in the digital learning for them makes school even more of a daunting task. But in the wake of the pandemic, this is our reality, so children grasping habit three will be essential, so they stay on track with completing school assignments and homework.
The Mood Booster: Increasing Endorphins to Improve Learning
Posted: July 11, 2024
Children today are presented with varying types of stressors in almost every aspect of their lives. The infamous “bar” has been set so high that in order to achieve it, children are asked to forgo “fun” and work towards superiority in everything they do. And while goal setting is an essential skill for future success, unrealistic expectations have led to increased rates of anxiety and depression in children and teens. This, unfortunately, is counter-effective to confidence-boosting and productive learning. Therefore, children and teens must be given opportunities to feel boosts of endorphins, which leads to improved mood and learning.
Looks Like They Are Just Playing Games...
Posted: May 09, 2024
Looks like they are just playing games?
Parents, if you want to make learning fun for your kids, game-based drills are the
way to go! Not only are they engaging and entertaining, but they also provide a
great opportunity for kids to develop skills that will benefit them in the long run.
These game-based drills are designed to help kids develop cognitive, social, and
The Developing Mind - Understanding Your Child's Behavior
Posted: April 04, 2024
One of the biggest struggles in parenting is understanding why perfectly sweet and smart children can, in an instant, turn into the most difficult beings ever faced. It’s often as if a switch was flipped and chaos has ensued. This typically results in parents becoming frustrated at their child and disciplining them in the heat of the moment. And while this may seem like the best option, it can be counterproductive in many ways. When parents become knowledgeable about the basics of brain development and how this affects behavior, they can help integrate all areas of the brain and have better parenting success.
The Payoff from Age-Specific Classes
Posted: March 21, 2024
The Payoff from Age-Specific Classes.
When it comes to the development of children, it can be difficult for parents to know the best way to go about it. With age-specific classes becoming increasingly popular, parents may be wondering if it's worth the potential hassle of having to deal with shy, crazy, mean, or rude kids.