The first 7 years of a child’s life are known as the formative years, and it is during this time that values are instilled and habits formed, which is a critical period for overall development. Creativity & imagination, for example, should be actively encouraged during these formative years, which providesContinue Reading
This is a question that many parents ask, as they seek to provide the best possible start for their child, and in this article, we will take a look at some of the benefits that come with an international school education. Prior to that, we think it important to mentionContinue Reading
The term ‘experiential learning’, or learning by doing is nothing new, indeed, as far back as the late 19th century, Rudolph Steiner had discovered that children learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. He believed that engaging the student in hands-on activities was the optimum wayContinue Reading
In a few short months, the world has gone from normal to a global pandemic, with lockdowns currently happening in many cities around the world, and aside from the obvious health issues, education has been one of the worst hit sectors. Of course, we cannot have our children in closeContinue Reading
Technology has caused a myriad of adults that would have handwritten things to not write things by hand for years. Besides holiday cards or birthday cards, there is not a reason for many people to write unless signing their names. Some schools minimize the importance of handwriting penmanship as aContinue Reading
If it seems like most of the news during the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s because it is. Everyone has been impacted in some way by the events that have unfolded with respect to the virus. While much of the discussion has been on fighting the virus and the various parts ofContinue Reading
With many of us staying at home, being bored is very relevant in our lives. With our daily activities being dull, here are some ways that you can take your mind away from looking at a clock. Gardening Planting a garden will help you put your mind away, focusing onContinue Reading
Packaging is everywhere. It’s the box holding your new flatscreen TV, the bag of chips you’re holding right now. Packaging is the bags you bring home from the grocery store, and the plastic around your paper towel roll. It’s not just limited to the packing peanuts that came with yourContinue Reading
With fond and innocent memories of grade school, followed by the inevitable growing pains of middle school, and final transformative years of high schools, many adults recall their formative years with joy. Within those glimpses into the past, many people recall friendships, particular events, and even their favorite subjects. InContinue Reading
According to a Financial Security Index survey conducted by Bankrate recently, only one in five working Americans are actively saving money from their paychecks each month. This low rate has not changed significantly in the past four years. That same study found that American parents were among those who didContinue Reading