Reading should be the cornerstone of each child's education. While most kids acquire this essential skill with little difficulty, some encounter obstacles that seem unsurmountable along the way. Let's look at a few of these. Obstacle 1: Socio-Economic Problems In the Middle Ages, being able to read and write was a badge of privilege. Even [...]
Just in case you needed it, scientists at Stanford University are compiling scientific proof that reading is good for your brain. The lab rats, in this case, are literary PhD candidates from the San Francisco Bay Area, taking part in a literary neuroscience experiment – a field in its infancy. Researchers send graduate students into [...]
Let children figure things out for themselves. That’s what the experts say. According to a new study from the Journal of Child and Family Studies, toddlers who have greater autonomy to perform tasks on their own showed a type of higher thinking. This may not come as a surprise to most parents, but it is [...]
We all want what is best for our children. That ideal world when they need never feel afraid or sad or anxious. Where they never feel threated by bullies or and always feel comfortable stepping into a brand new school. But since that ideal world doesn’t exist, many parents try to shield their children from [...]
