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How I’m Avoiding the Learning Challenges I Experienced With My Own Children

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 14, 2022April 18, 2022

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonApril 14, 2022April 18, 2022054409

Sponsored by Paper Growing up, I was a straight A student. Well, that was until fourth grade fractions. I just didn’t get it and despite being in a “talented and gifted” classroom, my teacher did not offer me the classroom...

Lifestyle

15 YouTube Tutorials for Cool Things You Can Do at Home

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 10, 2020July 24, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 10, 2020July 24, 202002872

Remember those days when you wished you have more free time on your hands so that you can do all sorts of amazing things?! Well, those days are here, but when you start to have too much free time, you...

Culture

Can TV and Games Teach Kids Empathy

Common Sense MediaApril 8, 2018October 14, 2020

by Common Sense MediaApril 8, 2018October 14, 202001100

Many parents worry that cyberbullying, trolls, and rude behavior have taken over the internet. While it may seem that the online world has worn away our empathy, many studies show that kids and teens develop strong, supportive online bonds both...

Culture

5 Teacher-Approved Apps to Boost Kindergarten Skills

Common Sense MediaMay 24, 2017January 26, 2021

by Common Sense MediaMay 24, 2017January 26, 202101078

If your child is entering kindergarten this upcoming year, you may be wondering (or worrying) about school readiness. Many parents of kindergartners-to-be spend the weeks and months leading up to the first day of school practicing academic basics like counting and pre-reading....

News and Entertainment

Learn Spanish: Ditch the Textbook and Listen to These Musicians

Bill O’ConnorApril 22, 2017February 2, 2021

by Bill O’ConnorApril 22, 2017February 2, 202103067

I don’t want to get too middle school Spanish teacher on you — we’ve already discussed how important it is to learn Spanish. The good news is that you don’t need to order from Amazon and get that copy of Spanish for Dummies....