Today, reading has a fair bit of competition. Technology and gadgets abound in all households provide children with plenty of options for both education and entertainment. Not only are they more engaging, but they also require them to exert relatively lesser effort. On the other hand, reading requires more involvement to get the same level…
Every conscious parent wants to give a pleasant and joyful life to their children. And 80% of the parents are pretty aware of the harmful side effects of electronic video games. So we are trying to control our children. But electronic gadgets and gaming are becoming a part of our daily life. You cannot precisely…
Teaching kids about eye care and safety as they grow up is like safeguarding their window to the world. It is estimated that 80% of all learning during a child’s first 12 years comes through the eyes. But 25% of kids suffer from vision deficiencies. In fact, many youngsters are told that they have a…
When it comes to raising children, years can fly by in the blink of an eye. One minute you’re changing their diapers, the next your child is all grown up, attending college, getting married, or even having children of their own. Before that happens, however, there are some important life skills that they need to…
The parents are the first and most important teachers for a child. Participation by parents in their children’s education can make a difference in how they do at school. It’s important that you support your child and show learning behavior, but there are limits to the amount of help you can offer without depriving them…
As a student, you have to submit your assignments in such a way that your professor can easily grade them. At the top of the first page, you have to write your name, subject, course, unit, and the assignment code. Most importantly, you need to provide it in Microsoft Word or scan it as a…
Without a doubt, learning a foreign language can become challenging if you give your child only several books and ask them to read and learn the rules. The trick here is to use an element of gamification and combine it with various writing assignments. Even though no child enjoys writing these days, things can be…
According to the University of Michigan, 5-10% of people have dyslexia, although that number may be higher. Many people are untested, and there are difficulties in accurately diagnosing dyslexia, which may account for the discrepancy in those numbers. What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a neurobiological disorder that affects reading and writing ability and comprehension. To those…
The concepts of discipline and punishment have changed over time as society has evolved. In decades past, harsh punishment was seen as good and necessary when raising a misbehaving child. Sometimes this punishment was physical, which we now know has serious consequences for a child’s mental health and well-being. Nowadays, parents and psychologists lean towards…
Though we all wish to protect our children from all discomfort or challenges, the truth is that they need to learn to navigate the world themselves. The best way to prepare your child for the hardships and difficulties of life is to help them build resilience. But what is resilience, and how can you build…
Imagine experiencing a world where hearing certain words brought colors to your vision. Or looking at an object immediately gave you a particular taste in your mouth. Many people in the world experience life this way. This is the definition of synesthesia. Considering how uncommon it is, you probably haven’t heard about synesthesia. Synesthesia is…
Psychologists use multiple methods to describe a child’s behavior and uniqueness. One of these methods is through the study of temperament. Temperament is the behavioral style of a child. It explains how a child interacts and reacts to the world around them. Temperament determines how a child will react to stress and environmental changes as…
