Education and learning, General
There is a lot of junk medical advice floating around on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. As a result, I sometimes receive questions about whether or not some advice is helpful or a myth. Case in point – essential oils. You’ve likely seen any number of ads or...
Education and learning, General, Parenting
One of the biggest reasons children struggle with learning is that they are bored. This typically happens because the lessons are too complex for them to comprehend, and so their mind wanders elsewhere. In other cases, they feel overwhelmed and don’t want to sit...
Education and learning, General, Parenting
What do family game night and verbal SAT, GRE, and IQ score-improving studies have in common? How about parents inconspicuously sneaking education into their kids’ fun? Students can start learning the parts of speech, English as a second language, and bigger words...
Education and learning, General, Parenting
Out of all the types of media available for adults and children alike, there is still nothing out there that can even come close in comparison to the value of reading books. Books are still the greatest source available for facts as well as creative and imaginative...
Education and learning, General, Parenting
One of the biggest worries for parents, while their children are out of school, is that they won’t do anything productive with their time. They fear that their kids will waste time on video games and social media, or getting into trouble. Perhaps what they really need...
Education and learning, General, Parenting
Children are a gift, and all children should be treasured and loved. Even when it’s difficult, we must take the time to care for them, and help them through anything that may come their way. One challenge for some parents is having a hyperactive child. The good news...
