Articles on Parenting
Do you need to be smart to do well in school? What about the best tutoring center? That question is at the heart of one of the longest, most heated debates in history: nature vs. nurture. Is it the genes, passed down from our parents, or our life […]
What does it take to become a good writer? There are, at first, the basics of grammar: nouns, verbs, sentences, tenses, etc. But eventually, the process of writing becomes more complicated. It becomes a matter of style. And not style in the sense of being beautiful, but in […]
When I was in school or a learning center near me, it was often challenging to find the right balance between academics and extracurricular activities. On one hand, there were my teachers and parents expecting me to complete every assignment, and on the other hand were the expectations […]
In last month’s newsletter, we talked about some of the foods that can keep your child’s brain working at peak performance: fish, nuts, blueberries…even a bit of dark chocolate! In this issue, we’ll focus on herbal remedies and dietary supplements that give students an extra edge when it […]
All parents know that a nutritious diet is important for a child’s overall health, but there are specific foods that can boost brain functioning, and may have untold benefits for your child. This month we will look at some of the foods that are beneficial to thinking clearly […]
Apples indeed don’t fall far from the tree. I would say that nine times out of ten you will have good children if you are a good parent. What does it mean, then, to be a good parent, and how do you become one? Here are my top […]
“I don’t know what happened. He was very well-behaved when he was younger.” “She did really well in geometry and pre-algebra classes when she was younger.” “She was so sweet when she was little.” These are some of the laments I hear often from parents. So what is […]
I don’t remember what my first day of preschool was like, but I do remember crying. I also remember how much kicking and screaming I did in the days leading up to the horrid event. I just didn’t want to leave home and enter the unknown world of […]
Well, it is that time of year again. Schools are starting in the South and West. For those of you in the East, you still have a few weeks, but I am sure that the new school year is on your mind. This time of year can be […]
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