IQ vs. EQ: Which One Is More Important?
The IQ vs EQ debate has been raging in popular media for a while now. Most of us understand the theory. “Book smarts” and “people smarts” might weigh in differently when it comes to determining success in life, right? We’ve heard supporters in the EQ corner shout that understanding emotions is way more important that […]
Stages of Cognitive Development in Children
Ever wondered how cognitive development progresses in children? It’s a fascinating process. Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist who was also really interested in this question. So he studied the development of his own three children. And in 1936 Piaget published a theory that is still useful today. Before Piaget published his theory on cognitive […]
Encouraging Early Childhood Development
The term Early Childhood Development refers to a child’s overall development between birth and nine years of age. Areas of development include physical, cognitive, social and language abilities. When children are young, the bonds they form with their parents and their first learning experiences form the foundation for their development later on. The best investment […]
What is Early Childhood Development?
Early Childhood Development is about the earliest years of a child’s life. Young children need adequate nutrition, loving protection and stimulation for their brains to grow. Recent advances in neuroscience have shown that babies’ brains form new connections at an astounding rate. According to Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child more than 1 million […]
Early Childhood Development and why it is SO important
Early childhood represents a period of great opportunity. Probably the greatest throughout the life span. It’s like being handed a raw diamond and knowing that you can shape it into almost anything. During this time children will develop emotionally, socially, cognitively and physically. And this will shape the adults that they become. Investing in young […]
Signs of Dyslexia and what to look out for
The signs of dyslexia can occur early on in a child’s life, but it is not always clear to parents and educators what to look for. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects reading. But it often affects other areas of a person’s daily functioning as well. Here are some of the signs to look […]
Encouraging your child to read is easy with these 4 steps
Getting your child to read always feels like a parenting win, doesn’t it? We’re constantly told by the media and by scientists how important it is for kids to read. And these experts certainly aren’t wrong. But encouraging your child to read is a bit tricky when they absolutely hate it? What do you do […]
The benefits of reading to children
The benefits of reading far outweigh that of almost any other educational activity. By making every day reading a priority for your family, you are not only enhancing your child’s chances of success but also helping to make them kinder, more grounded individuals. Here are some of the ways in which reading can be beneficial. […]
The Importance of Reading in a Child’s Development
It’s undeniable that a child’s reading skills are important to their success in school, work, and life in general. And it is very possible to help ensure your child’s success by reading to them starting at a very early age. Here are some of the top reasons that reading to your children is beneficial to […]
Common Types of Reading Difficulties in Children
When we talk about reading difficulties it helps to think about the pattern of reading problems that the child displays. This helps us to get a better idea of whether the child’s difficulty is due purely to not having had enough experience in reading (as happens often with learning to read in English) or whether […]
