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Learning – Passion or Skill?
Do you think learning is about pursuing passions or building skills? And, what else is important for parents to know if they hope to optimize their children’s learning opportunities? Here are answers and insights to help clarify and inform.
Redefining Success: A Four Point Framework For Families
NOW is an opportune time to reflect, re-envision, and re-energize. It also makes good sense to revisit goals and to redefine understandings of success. Here are four suggestions to help families do just that.
25 Parenting Tips For The New Year
I hope this list stimulates thought, inspiring parents to share their strengths—and ultimately empowering children to build upon theirs, too. These 25 suggestions will hold families in good stead throughout the entire year!
Teachers’ Professional Development (And What Parents Need to Know…)
What should teachers’ professional development (PD) sessions consist of? Parents often wonder if teachers’ upcoming PD experiences will address their children’s needs. Here’s information about PD, including suggestions to help determine if such offerings are robust.
Science Fairs: Yes? No? Maybe?
This piece focuses on the topic of school science fairs. There are questions raised about the nature and viability of such fairs, and then the author shares material conveyed in an interview in the Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists.
Being Consciously Upbeat!
We live in a world wherein life can be challenging and unpredictable, and change is inevitable. The focus of this article is on the importance of striving to be consciously upbeat – even when facing difficulties.
Kids and Nonfiction Books
“Nonfiction books provide information, strategies for doing and learning, and new perspectives.” Discover how to fortify kids’ reading selections across genres, and encourage their interest in nonfiction books. They’re gateways to pleasure and infinite possibilities!
Fortifying Parents’ Attitudes About Children’s Learning
Parenting involves encouraging and supporting children’s learning, development, and well-being – and parents’ attitudes are key to how that dynamic unfolds. Here are several ways to fortify those attitudes, alongside additional suggestions for parents to consider.