As of 2014, the pre-schooler intelligence skill program that I co-developed is now officially funded by the European Union for distribution to parents in several large European cities. But today I don’t want to talk about building intelligence – I … [Read more...]
Engaging Reluctant Readers
No doubt you have heard stories of children who love to read so much that parents often find them with a flashlight in bed, reading well past their bedtime. While that image is charming and perhaps true for some, there are many children for whom … [Read more...]
Identify the genius in your child!
All children are born in this world with certain special gifts, which are unique to them. There is no one ‘smart’ gene; many traits contribute to genius. Brain connections grow throughout one’s life span. Since many factors are involved in shaping … [Read more...]
Born to give – nurture it!
Udai’s 6th birthday was coming up. Just like any other 6-year old, he wanted a party! How could I make this birthday more meaningful? The question I asked Udai whether he would like to make the birthday different by asking his friends to give to … [Read more...]
The Four Domains of Early Childhood
In early childhood, from birth to age five, children are experiencing growth at a pace faster than they will experience at any other point in their lives. Their bodies typically double in weight by the age of five months,[1] and the first three years … [Read more...]
The Right to Education Act: The Parents’ Role
A teacher of a private unaided school that is implementing the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education, 2009 narrated that Atul, one of the affluent students of her class 2 was very friendly with Prem, a student from the economically … [Read more...]
Printed book or e-book?
As the whole world seems to be going digital (or so it seems), parents are faced with a dilemma: Should my child be reading traditional printed books or switch to digital e-books? Well, that depends. If your child is very young, under the age of … [Read more...]
Thirty Minutes of Bliss
A few years ago, I spent a month helping my son with his three children (8, 7, and 5). Instead of spending my days meeting writing deadlines, I was managing school schedules, plus ballet, and Spanish and chess lessons. After school, my grandkids were … [Read more...]
Imagination and our kids
by Tara Sharma Fascinated…watching Zen out of the corner of my eye as I write this. He is absorbed in a wonderful imaginary game where he is at times imitating his teacher, at times singing nursery rhymes and at times just chatting to himself. Wow, … [Read more...]
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