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, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. 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 … [Read more...]
Why We Need to Read with Our Kids Every Day
If reading with your children isn't a regular habit, try to make it one. Here are compelling reasons why we need to read with kids every day. Reading with our kids is the kind of advice everyone—experts, teachers, pediatricians—recommends, but can still fall off our radar. And we have plenty of excuses, don't we? We're too busy to squeeze reading into our day. Or we do read with our kids, but not regularly. Maybe we don't have enough books in the house, or think the kids are too old to be read to. We might not read ourselves, or we meet resistance when we suggest reading with our … [Read more...]
How to Raise a Bright Child
Everyone wants to know how to raise a bright child and encourage a love of learning. Read how to raise smart children 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 that make a deep impression on how he learns. And being mindful of how you phrase learning and challenges that he faces. Genes make … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Kids Need Downtime
Is your schedule stressful with too many activities? Learn 4 reasons kids need downtime — and how to incorporate it in 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...]
5 Things Resilient Kids Do Differently
Curious to know why some kids persevere while others don't? Discover the 5 characteristics of a resilient child and what gritty kids do differently. My son had done a really neat trick with a blob of slime (yes, slime). He had stretched it out to a thin layer, held it in front of his face, then blew on it to make a "bubble." It looked exactly how bubble gum would look when you blow on it. Not surprisingly, one of his little brothers so was intrigued that he wanted to try the trick as well. At that point, I was already cringing inside. In truth, I didn't think he'd be able to get it … [Read more...]
How to Raise Kids Who Love to Learn
Want to raise kids with a genuine passion for curiosity? Discover effective ways to raise children 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 perfect grades, but the … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Help Kids Remember What They Learn
Want to help your kids remember the information they learned for the long run? Get tips on how to make learning stick and encourage learning. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. We've all done our share of cramming for tests, memorizing formulas and drilling information a few minutes before an exam. But did we really learn anything? After all, I can barely remember the details of the American Revolution or the anatomical parts of a frog (shudder). More importantly, are we passing on … [Read more...]
How to Motivate Children to Do Their Best
Can't get kids to finish chores and homework? Learn how to motivate children to do their best and follow through with responsibilities. "How many sentences do I have to write?" my son asked. The assignment was simple: write about a time you had courage, and draw an accompanying picture to go with it. Except right from the start, he had treated the assignment as a hassle, something to just get done, even haphazardly. It was no surprise then that his sentences showed no effort and his picture was barely legible. For many parents, convincing kids to do tasks like chores and homework … [Read more...]
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