I recently had the pleasure of being introduced to Michele Wong, coFounder of HATCH, the company behind My Plate-Mate. This guard attaches to any standard plate to prevent messy spills at mealtime and promote independent self-feeding… if that isn’t real-life problem solving I don’t know what is, it’s no wonder her family is drawn to [...]
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Need inspiration to start your spring cleaning? Here’s a great reason to dust off that old collection of classic board games! A recent article from KnoxNews takes a look at how classic games like Monopoly and Scrabble can serve as powerful learning aids! In the hands of a creative teacher (or parent for that matter), a [...] In a recent post I shared a study by Psychologist Carol Dweck that revealed the possible negative impact of evaluative praise (“You’re Smart!”) on a child’s willingness to take risks and challenge him/herself. This article, offered by the University of Minnesota as a resource for families, shares more specific insight on the ways in which broad, [...] According to a survey conducted by Columbia University, 85 percent of American parents think it’s important to tell their kids that they’re smart. To a parent looking to help a child reach his/her potential and feel confident, this seems both [...] |
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