More than half of American students consistently do homework using some sort of technology such as a laptop or smartphone. Sometimes they are using these tools to complete their work, but often times, these gadgets are merely a distraction and cause homework to take even longer. In my last blog, I mentioned the myth of … Read more
I was lucky enough to attend two of Dr. Rosen’s sessions at the Learning and the Brain Conference this weekend. In addition to presenting his own research, he also summarized other recent studies. Here are the questions, answers, and other tidbits I found interesting: Why are “screens” so appealing to humans? And when it … Read more
Just the other day, my fourteen year old son, Will, announced that he was going to Skype (is this word now a verb?) with his friend Kelly in order to study for an upcoming test. I was instantly skeptical. After all, it’s unlikely that any real studying can involve social media…right? I was wrong. That … Read more
Ann was recently featured in a “Parent to Parent” article by Betsy Flagler of The Buffalo News. We’ve posted the article below – let us know your thoughts! — Some kids expect kudos every time they turn around. But general praise for their brains, beauty or brawn can backfire. Instead, get specific about your child’s … Read more
Getting any child to read can be a challenge, but trying to encourage a teenager to read is even more of an undertaking. While the benefits of reading include an increased vocabulary, better grades, and higher SAT scores, the struggle may not be worth it if the parent/child relationship is impacted. Good news – there … Read more