A parent walked in with her two children. Her concern was that her son, Varun, was not doing well at school. Her daughter, Varun’s twin, on the other hand, was the star of her class. This made him feel miserable and under confident. Varun and Diya … [Read more...]
A Case for Audiobooks
I was talking to a friend the other day about an impending long car ride she would be taking with her five-year-old granddaughter. She was wondering how she could help pass the time and I mentioned the possibility of getting some audiobooks for the … [Read more...]
Persuasive Writing
Children are often pleading with us parents for one thing or another—a new toy, a yummy dessert treat, more screen time, etc. Why not turn that tendency into a writing exercise? Teaching children the art of persuasive writing can be fun and useful. … [Read more...]
Quiet Reading Time
Research shows that children who live in literature-rich households succeed more than those who do not. It is worth it to create a home environment that promotes and celebrates reading. As I've said before in this blog, you are your children’s first … [Read more...]
The Importance of Powerful Word Choice
Words are very powerful, and a descriptive word is especially powerful in elevating a piece of writing to the next level. When talking with your child about writing, it’s important to help him understand that he needs to create an image for his … [Read more...]
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