Are you overwhelmed with helping children learn mathematics? Discover effective ways to create a math rich environment at home. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Look through my home and you'll find evidence of the many ways I try to encourage my kids to keep learning. You'll see shelves of children's books, an alphabet rug in their bedroom, and artwork proudly displayed on the wall. Reading has also become such an ingrained part of our day, especially with our bedtime routine. So imagine my surprise when I … [Read more...]

Encourage a love of learning and achievement in your children! Read how to raise a bright child while still letting kids be kids. Is it possible to raise smart kids without pressure and power struggles? Absolutely. You don't even need tons of money, the latest apps, or extracurricular activities. Instead, what works stems from a loving, supportive environment with a belief in your child's abilities. Simple daily interactions make a deep impression on how he learns. And being mindful of how you phrase learning and the challenges that he faces. Genes make up a huge part of who we … [Read more...]

Is your schedule stressful with too many activities? Learn 4 reasons kids need downtime — and how to incorporate it into your days. My son had one after-school extracurricular activity... and I was already frazzled. Every Thursday, he attended a one-hour science class on campus. But on the first day, he freaked out about walking to the class alone, without me. He needed someone, understandably, to help him get acclimated and meet the instructors. Thing is, I also picked up his twin brothers from preschool right before. So that meant I'd pick up the twins, hand them a snack in the car, … [Read more...]

Want to nurture a natural curiosity in your child? Discover how to raise kids who love to learn — and not because they have to. My son was in the kitchen trying to turn an empty box of strawberries into an airplane. He had attached a propeller from another toy to the front and strapped a rubber band he'd hoped would sling it forward. His airplane even came equipped with landing wheels. The airplane never moved, much less flew, but this is the kind of learning I want to encourage in my kids. Not doing homework begrudgingly or even having perfect grades, but the willingness to try and … [Read more...]