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Chances are, your child is online for at least a small part of each day. Whether your child is in elementary school or college, whether at school or at home, today’s child is more exposed to technology than ever before. Between computers, cell phones, tablets, gaming devices, and smart watches, all of this exposure to

In my recent post, I discussed how children are born with specific windows of opportunity for learning and language. And, how your presence as the parent is especially critical during those early years of optimal learning. This doesn't mean that you shouldn't work, especially when you have no choice. However, if you choose to be

As we discussed in earlier posts, up to age four, your child's brain is primed for, and receptive to, particular kinds of learning. The neuroplasticity of your baby's brain allows him to learn at an accelerated rate. Yet, synapses form and are pruned at specific times and in specific brain locations, leading to critical windows

As your child’s most important teacher, it is your job to create an environment that is not only secure, but rich with printed letters and numbers as well as physical objects he can observe and manipulate. These tools can help him develop the cognitive and emotional skills that in turn contribute to intellectual, emotional, and

In today’s world, there’s a lot of societal pressure for parents to make the “right” choices when it comes to their child’s education, after-school activities, nutrition, and sports. Yet study after study confirms: the “right” choice is simply being present and involved in your child’s life. By doing so, you create emotional stability and build