Balancing the books: Should schools prioritize reading for pleasure or reading for the future?

For years, the "reading for pleasure" mantra has dominated educational discourse. The idea is simple: if we make reading fun, ch...

Redshirting and kindergarten: Why the "gift of time" may have limited benefits

The decision of when to start kindergarten is one of the first major academic milestones parents face. For many, "academic redsh...

Digital rebalancing: Why parents are pushing back on screens in early grades

In the wake of the pandemic, technology has become deeply embedded in the daily lives of even our youngest students. However, a...

What are the key points of kindergarten readiness and why is it so important?

As kindergarten registration periods open around the world, many parents are evaluating whether their children are truly prepare...

Why do children more easily believe math information given by men than by women?

According to the ChildUp philosophy, the first years of life are the most crucial for building a flexible and agile brain. We...

School trains the brain to control behavior and reach goals

Going to school is about much more than just learning to read, write, and solve math problems. According to a new analysis publi...