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Latest from the Blog!
Let’s Play!
Dr. Joanne Foster’s guide to enriching family time focuses on creative, engaging activities that blend play, learning, and exploration. Discover crafts, games, and outdoor adventures that nurture children’s development and strengthen family bonds.
Intelligence: What’s Praise Got to Do with It?
In this article find out about the nature of intelligence, and what kinds of praise are most effective and encouraging—that is, beneficial for nurturing children’s advancement and their joy of learning.
A Little Negotiation Can Go A Long Way
Maxine creatively negotiated her grade by combining her original rhymed book report with a conventional one, demonstrating the power of respectful dialogue and compromise in resolving academic disagreements.
Curiosity and Creativity
Curiosity fuels creativity and intelligence. Dr. Joanne Foster emphasizes the importance of inquiry, purpose, and dialogue to build on knowledge, overcome challenges, and reach new heights, as she explains in Ignite Your Ideas: Creativity for Kids.
Wrestling with Creativity
Creativity may seem elusive or difficult. However, those who power through, and pursue creative avenues, can find joy and fulfillment. Dr. Foster reveals tips to help kids overcome self-doubt, resolve challenges, and become more creative.
Connections (and Why They Matter)
Connections are vital to learning and creativity. Dr. Foster likens them to a lifeline braided with family, friends, and community. Expanding our networks fosters collaboration, supports creativity, and leads to personal growth through new experiences.