Parents play a large role in their children’s lives. Children tend to love what their parents love, which gives parents an advantage when trying to instill a love of reading in their children. How can parents foster their children’s love of reading? Some readers...
Learning isn’t limited to academics. A spiritual education is just as important for developing minds as a secular one. What role does spiritual and faith development play in a child’s education? How important is it? Some fellow followers shared their thoughts on the...
When the bank and local fast food joints hang hundreds of cutout hearts from the ceiling and you can’t watch a football game without being bombarded with jewelry commercials, you know it’s February. Valentine’s Day might seem like one more holiday that takes over...
Determining where your child will spend so much of their formative years is no small decision. Chances are, you’ve been weighing your options since they were crawling around in diapers. In today’s cultural climate, the decision seems more crucial than ever. And it is....
These days, all you have to do is flip on the news to be reminded of the sad state of so much of the world. Even a trip to the grocery store can paint a picture of the impatient, self-serving, and uncaring turn that society has taken. Values and good character seem to...
Tantrums can be overwhelming and overstimulating for both the child experiencing the big emotions and everyone else within earshot of the tantrum. What are the best methods for handling tantrums? Some fellow parents, teachers, and child experts shared some tips on...
It’s no secret: music can have a profound effect on the mind. A light, joyful melody can change the course of a bad day. An upbeat tune can motivate us to go a little further on a morning jog. And an instrumental of a favorite love song can inspire tears when a bride...
When a teacher announces that everyone needs to put their pencils down because an exam is over, anyone can have an elevated heart rate. But exam anxiety is more than just regular jitters before a test. What can cause an elevated response to exams in children? What can...
Adults know emotions are an important, though highly challenging, part of life. They can take us by surprise. They can change the course of an entire day. They can build or destroy relationships. And if not given the proper care and attention, they can lead to serious...
You probably don’t remember the day you realized what the number “6” looked like. At some point, you simply went from not knowing what it looked like to knowing, right? Whether you learned it through preschool worksheets or from Count von Count on Sesame Street,...
