For parents who want to worry less and play more!
To support early learning.
Another in a series of brain studies comes to a remarkable conclusion - that children are born with a potential IQ range of 40 points, say between 80 and 120. From there, the child’s experiences in the first five years determine what IQ is ultimately developed. An IQ of 80 is considered low […]
Posted on October 29th, 2006 by Sam
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Childhood vaccines, toxins, genes and now television watching? An as yet unpublished Cornell University study reports a connection between television viewing and autism. The alarming rise in autism rates is one of the biggest mysteries of modern medicine, but it’s irresponsible to blame one factor without hard scientific proof. I have a friend who is absolutely […]
Posted on October 22nd, 2006 by Sam
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I’m really interested in reading this book. The issue of “giftedness” and what it truly is and means is something that seems to be a hot topic. See Lisa’s post from January. The notion of a child being truly gifted, a prodigy, is something I know would be an awesome responsibility. But what is the difference […]
Posted on October 19th, 2006 by Sam
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Do videos like Baby Einstein really make kids smarter? I don’t believe so but I do think that good, high-quality content like Braincandy can give mom a needed break and is not harmful if used in moderation. Experts agree.
http://www.newsok.com/article/2952031/
Posted on October 13th, 2006 by Sam
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Steve Irwin’s Daughter Stands In For Late Father - Eight-year-old Bindi Irwin received a standing ovation at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in Sydney, Australia on Wednesday as she stood in for her late father the Crocodile Hunter at the ceremony. I’m not sure about you but our family was obsessed with this story for […]
Posted on October 12th, 2006 by Sam
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