The 5 Most Important Things You Can Do to Boost Your Baby's Brain Power
By: Susan Heim
At: 3/18/2011 9:38 PM |
Your baby's brain is phenomenal! With more than 100 billion neurons, they would stretch for 62,000 miles if laid end-to-end. But most of the connections between these neurons must be established within the first eight months of life so that the foundations for lifelong learning are set in place. |
The Benefits of Reading to Your Baby
By: Susan Heim
At: 3/18/2011 9:37 PM |
Keep reading time with your little one short but frequent. Aim for five times a day for about five minutes each. |
Money Talks to Have Before Marriage
By: Ron Lieber
At: 3/16/2011 5:50 PM |
Divorce tends to be emotionally gut-wrenching for the people who go through it (not to mention those around them). But most couples don’t realize that divorce can also be among the most ruinous financial moves anyone can make. |
Money Issues That Can Test Even a Rock-Solid Marriage
By: Ron Lieber
At: 3/16/2011 5:48 PM |
When a couple first gets together, they may not have the same approach to managing money. But it’s often easy enough to get past any differences when so much of the future is theoretical anyway. |
Learning Leadership With a Positive Attitude
By: Solomon Brenner
At: 3/16/2011 9:59 AM |
It isn't easy to stand up in front of a crowd and take the lead, but at some point we are all called upon to do just that. Whether it is a presentation for school or a class project, you want your child to feel comfortable standing in front of his peers. This confidence is not only important for school, but also for success in his career as an adult. |
Teaching Children Confidence in Decision Making
By: Solomon Brenner
At: 3/16/2011 9:57 AM |
It may be a scary thought for some, but there will come a day in every parent's life when they realize that their child can make decisions all by himself. It might be a few years or more before that time will come, but giving your child the tools he needs to make good decisions will be useful to him when it does. |
Enthusiasm Breeds Success
By: Solomon Brenner
At: 3/16/2011 9:56 AM |
One of the most important things you can give your child to help him reach his goals is enthusiasm. Nobody ever succeeded at something by being apathetic about it. Yes it's true that opportunities sometimes just come your way, but more often than not we have to go looking for opportunity. If your child doesn't work hard at something that they want, they are never going to get it. You and they have to be proactive in order for them to achieve success. |
Motivating Your Child For Academic Success
By: Solomon Brenner
At: 3/16/2011 9:55 AM |
When your child is having trouble in school, it's never right to assume it's from lack of trying. There are a number of reasons why your child may not be doing as well as he could. Maybe he lacks the motivation he needs to keep going when assignments and tests get difficult. He could be embarrassed to participate in class for fear of getting an answer wrong. It could even be that he has trouble maintaining his focus in class. |
Finding Focus Through a Child's Interests
By: Solomon Brenner
At: 3/16/2011 9:54 AM |
What is really meant by black belt focus is being entirely present in the moment. Black belts don't continuously dwell on the past or worry about the future; their main concern is the present moment. They have the ability to focus completely on what they are doing. |
Increasing Your Child's Attention Span
By: Solomon Brenner
At: 3/16/2011 9:53 AM |
Sometimes as a parent you may feel like nothing more than a broken record. "Pick up your toys;" "Do your homework;" "Eat your vegetables;" and "Don't hit your brother" become everyday mantras that you feel like you are chanting to yourself. |