Repetition is the foundation of accomplishment and allows you to apply what you have learned to achieve your goals.  That’s why recitation classes are so important. A recitation class is a small class that complements a large lecture by focusing on the critical points from the lesson in a smaller setting. Students are guided by …

Finger name songs are one of the many ways that children can learn the names of their fingers. And, learning the names of the fingers may be more important than what you thought. What are the names of each finger on the human hand? The names of each finger on the human hand are the …

Today’s world is busier and more structured for kids than ever before. As a result, it is more challenging to establish the norms that are likely to develop a strong family bond. Parents can change this dynamic by creating family-oriented experiences for their kids early and often. Family-oriented means committing to your family first, appreciating …

Forty years ago, a person in America in his or her early 20s typically was married, starting a family, and perhaps had a mortgage. In European countries such as Germany, young people were more footloose and unencumbered in their 20s. What does coming of age mean? Coming of age means reaching full adulthood. It includes …

Some kids are naturally good at school.  They bring home excellent report cards. Teachers praise them, and they seem destined for advanced classes and a prestigious university after graduation.  We may call them book smart. But sometimes those same kids don’t fare well in real-world situations. They can be awkward in social settings and don’t …

Proper grammar usage can be confusing, especially when it comes to using nouns in context. There are many ways to use the root word parent, but there are specific rules for when one can use either the possessive parent’s or the plural possessive parents’. Use parent’s when using the word to denote ownership or possession …