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Fortifying Parents’ Attitudes About Children’s Learning

Ongoing research in child development, neurological science, educational psychology, and related fields continues to inform attitudes and perspectives about how children learn, how educators teach, and how parents can support their children both at home and at school.

There’s no one educational or parenting approach that’s suitable for every child; moreover, in the whole scheme of things, there’s still a lot to learn. There’s an ever-increasing wealth of information as parents seek to increase their understanding of intelligence, educational opportunities, and ways to identify and address their child’s learning needs. Parents have questions and concerns, and these affect their attitudes. They may wonder what to do first, next, and after that, in order to encourage and support their child’s learning.

Dr. Joanne Foster

JOANNE FOSTER, ED.D., is a multiple award-winning author across genres including parenting, education, children’s nonfiction, and juvenile fiction. Her expertise in educational psychology and child development informs her work, empowering parents and educators, and fostering children’s creativity and learning. Dr. Foster has written countless articles, and she has presented on a range of topics including how to nurture intelligence, creativity, motivation, and well-being. BUST YOUR BUTS and IGNITE YOUR IDEAS: CREATIVITY FOR KIDS, are children’s nonfiction books that have each won awards. Joanne's newest book, GRUMBLESOME, is a 32-page rhyming picture book for young children and their families, illustrated by Brandon Dorman. (Release Nov. 2026, published by Gifted Unlimited). For more information, and for lots of resources, go to https://joannefoster.ca

Insightful Reads For You

Name That Emotion!

Name That Emotion!

Identifying emotions is important when learning how to manage them. Communication is also key, as is awareness that feelings can spiral. Here are some thought-provoking clinical perspectives, and three proactive ways to offer kids emotional support.

BUMPTIOUSNESS

BUMPTIOUSNESS

Unusual or unexpected words can generate fresh perspectives and new realizations. I hope this piece will do just that! The focus is on BUMPTIOUSNESS, including what it is, and how it relates to social norms and children’s behavior.