Motivation is the driving force behind our actions. It pushes us towards our goals and desires. It’s the key that unlocks the doors to success! 🚀 When our sympathetic nervous system produces hormones of epinephrine and norepinephrine, they create energy for action. Take a moment to reflect on what sparks your child’s curiosity. […]
Raising Good Humans By: Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE How Children Succeed By: Paul Tough How We Learn By: Benedict Carey The Intelligence Trap By: David Robson No Drama Discipline By: Tina Payne Bryson PhD Make it Stick By: Peter C. Brown
Scientific evidence strongly supports the significant effectiveness of positive parenting on reducing and avoiding tantrums in young children. A 2020 study analyzed the data of 78 studies found that positive parenting practices had a significant effectt on reducing behavior challenges, including tantrums. (Mcleod, Weisz & Wood, 2020) […]
Motivation is a crucial component of learning. Motivation is the cause of all actions. When an individual is motivated, they’re more likely to be engaged in the learning process, retain information, and perform better. Let’s explore further into the science of motivation as it relates to engagement and learning. Motivation can be classified into […]
Literacy is a Civil Right In 1997, to address the literacy crisis, congress along with the NICHD and the U.S. Dept of Education appointed a National Reading Panel made up of 14 educators and scientists to evaluate existing research and evidence to find the best ways of teaching children to read. The NRP concluded their research […]
The development of a child’s brain architecture provides the foundation for all future learning, behavior, and health. Brains are built, from the bottom up. A child’s brain is rapidly developing during the first few years of life, and experiences during this time can shape the structure and function of their brain. Positive experiences, such as […]
1. Stay calm & model self-control. When you remain composed, you help your child regulate their emotions. 2. Acknowledge your child’s feelings and validate them. Show empathy and understanding by saying things like “I understand you’re upset” or “I know this is hard for you”. 3. Use distraction techniques 4. Give your child choices to […]
Motivation is a crucial component of student engagement and learning. By creating an engaging learning environment, promoting intrinsic motivation, and fostering a growth mindset, educators can help students stay motivated and engaged in the learning process.
When a child makes a serious threat, it shouldn’t be dismissed as just idle talk. Parents, teachers, or other adults should immediately talk with the child. If it is determined that the child is at risk and/or the child refuses to talk, is argumentative, responds defensively, or continues to express violent or dangerous thoughts or […]
