Want smarter kids? Just be nicer to them. I know, that sounds strange and simplistic, but research shows that early nurturing aids in brain development. Children's brains develop better if their parents are more nurturing and positive in their interactions. In other words, the parents are just nicer to their kids! The study was concerned with … [Read more...]
Should Kids Study Engineering?
Hands-on learning has been popular in schools for quite a while. There seems to be an even bigger emphasis on it in new "engineering" programs that start as early as kindergarten.Some might think it's because it helps kids become engineers. Not necessarily, but it does help them become more creative thinkers and improves their math & science … [Read more...]