Helping your child learn from home
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we learn. Online learning, originally viewed as a backup option for people who could not physically attend, is now our primary mode...
Teaching self-regulation: science-backed strategies
The idea of teaching “self-control” can be misleading because it implies self-control is one skill. In reality self-control is a combination of controlling the brian’s thoughts, regulating our emotions, and...
The brain-altering potential of a growth mindset
How you view intelligence can, and will, influence your learning potential. In some countries, people generally believe that intelligence is innate and fixed; intelligence is viewed in a quantitative light,...
Nurturing kindness and generosity
Helpfulness, kindness, generosity, are all examples of prosocial behaviors- behaviors that are voluntary and intended to help others. These types of behaviors lie at the foundation of human society and...
Evidence-based ways to raise empathetic children
Parents often view empathy as a skill or ability that is trained. In reality, empathy is made up of a variety of processes including: Affective empathy: the ability to share...
Nurturing your child's working memory
Working memory is essentially our brain’s capacity to keep track of short term, immediate thoughts. Whether it be reading a paragraph, engaging in a discussion, or even as I’m writing...
Dos and don'ts of praising your child
A common misconception is that all types of praise benefit your child. Although parents praise their children with good intentions in mind, there are a few things to keep in...
Signs that your child is over-scheduled
These days, many children have schedules that could challenge most CEOs. Their days start early, end late, and are full of organized activities. Sports practices, music lessons, playdates, and homework...
Exercise makes your child a better learner
I’m sure you have heard it countless times before: exercise is important. When people think of exercise, the physical benefits come to mind first. Hardly anyone acknowledges the effect of...
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