MORE THAN PLAY: HOW BLOCK PLAY BUILDS YOUR CHILD’S MIND

When you give your child a set of LEGO Bricks to play with, you are doing far more than giving them a plaything, something that will occupy them for awhile. Several studies show that child growth and development take place when they engage in block play. So whether...

Tips for supporting your high school student’s study sessions

Tips for supporting your high school student's study sessions For the average teen in high school, the evening study session is longer and includes more complex information to learn and master. And unlike when your children were younger, you just might not be up to...

This classic TED Talk looks at another kind of mind

This classic TED Talk looks at another kind of mind This TED Talk is ancient, in internet years, but if you have children in school, it’s essential viewing. Temple Grandin’s “The World Needs All Kinds of Minds,” offers a look at the geeky kid, the kid who isn’t...

What is STEM and why is it important?

What is STEM and why is it important? STEM. You see this acronym tossed around a lot these days. What’s the hubbub? Why are educators and other parents so preoccupied with it? As you may know already, STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and...