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Balancing Homework and Fun Time for Children with Autism
What is our policy about homework? Homework comes first. Our child gets homework every Monday through Thursday. Hell occasionally have something to do over the weekend, like study for an upcoming test or, at least, he has to do some reading.
Teaching the 3Cs: Creativity, Curiosity & Courtesy
Parents naturally want the best for their child academically. So, when research comes out illustrating how the early years have a tremendous impact on future intelligence, the pressure is on to teach those 3 Rs: Reading, Riting and Rithmatic as early as possible. The unfortunate result of this has been children who are being fed facts and solutions for memorization, without any basis for their own problem solving or sense of exploration of the information they learn. Early childhood programs feel the pressure as well and are getting caught in this same trap: teaching children the preconceived answers without teaching the process that leads to the answers in the first place. It is no surprise then that many children are struggling in schools, and that children in higher grades are found to have little or no problem solving techniques and additional problems with social interactions.
When It Comes to Relationships, Let’s Not Take a Tour of the Past
When It Comes to Relationships, Let’s Not Take a Tour of the Past. Girlfriend Moms Kid: “Were you in any movies, like the ones you see in the movie theater?” Girlfriend Mom: “Uh…”
Why it is important to do well in school?
These days, many women are preparing to return to school or send a child off to a university. Whether you're learning more about the field of education for yourself or someone you love, it's important to recognize that academic performance is very important. To learn more about why doing well in school is a goal…
Helpful Tips for Empty Nest Moms
If youre a seasoned mom who woke up one morning and suddenly wondered, OMG, how did I get here?and then cringe, you just might be experiencing what is commonly referred to as Empty Nest Syndrome.