Parents' lies are contagious

Parents often tell small lies to their children. They might claim there is no more chocolate when there is plenty left or say th...

Kindergartens have evolved into literacy and math schools

Many boys face significant struggles in school compared to their female peers. They are more likely to receive lower grades, few...

Deliberate Practice and the 10-Year Rule: What Does It Take to Achieve Excellence

What does it take and how long does it take to achieve mastery in a specific field or endeavor? According to Anders Ericsson, a...

How teachers can outsmart ChatGPT: With old-fashioned handwriting

ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) language model chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022, has immediately demonstrat...

Growth mindset parenting: The key to unlocking children's potential

In the realm of parenting, the concept of a "growth mindset" has emerged as a cornerstone for fostering positive and successful...

Napping times are brain gym sessions for young kids, but for how long?

Why do some kids continue being napping addicts for years while others may give it up much sooner? One reason for this is that n...