Media and the Well-Being of Children
This book is a compilation of work from multiple contributors. It focuses on the media’s effects and benefits on youth development. The research is centered around the importance of media content, context and the characteristics of children. Content Matters [...]
Developmental Characteristics of 4 Year Olds
Children Go Through Multiple Stages of Development All children go through developmental stages. As with physical characteristics such as height and weight, children have stages of social and cognitive development. This includes their interest in playing alone or with friends. [...]
Summer Camps in Newton
There are many amazing camp opportunities in Newton for kids of all ages. From traditional day camps to educational STEAM programs and specialty creative and performing arts camps. Your kids will stay busy all summer long! TRADITIONAL [...]
The Importance of Family Meals for Children’s Health
A quick summary of hand-picked articles to help parents stay informed and find the right information to raise happy, successful kids. Rigorous Academic and Activities Schedules Derail Family Time Gathering together for meals is an ideal [...]
Recommended Summer Reading for Grades 6 – 8
Fiction Chasing Vermeer Blue Balliett Summary. Petra and Calder find themselves at the center of an art scandal. Everyone seems to be a suspect and Petra and Calder draw on their powers of [...]
Taking Great Pictures of Kids
Here are some high level tips for taking great pictures of kids. You can improve the quality of your photographs even if you're using a smart phone for all your photojournalist needs. Take advantage of natural light Use flash when [...]
Recommended Summer Reading for Grades 4 – 5
Fiction The Twenty-One Balloons William Pene du Bois Summary. On a voyage in a hot air balloon across the Pacific Ocean, Professor Sherman lands on Krakatoa and discovers a world of wealth and eccentric [...]
What Happens to the Brain When a Child Learns to Read
As infants, children hear and start to learn sounds. Preschoolers begin to manipulate sounds into spoken words and, as they get older apply and match those sounds to written letters and written words. Young students must then learn vocabulary [...]
Kids Benefit from Chess Beyond Just Winning a Game
Chess is a game of strategy. It requires a player to make a series of decisions that are influenced by their opponent's possible moves. Kids who play chess learn to plan ahead and assess their options, improve concentration and [...]
How to Raise Resilient Kids
Children's lives are not stress-free. Many kids are in school for up to 8 hours a day, plus time in extracurricular activities. They meet new friends in new environments and interact with many adults throughout the school day. Kids [...]
For Parents of Tweens & Teens
Many parents would agree it can be difficult to understand kids as they near adolescence. But it's not impossible to recognize and then understand what tweens and teens are experiencing. They have increased academic challenges, physical changes, new schools [...]
An Overview of Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence
Developed by renowned psychologist, Dr. Raymond Cattell, fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence defines how knowledge is gained, stored and used over a lifetime. Fluid Intelligence The ability to problem solve and perceive relations between new [...]
Reading Fosters Higher Intelligence
A Kid Learns to Read Then Reads to Learn It’s simple, reading is a critical component of daily life. From understanding food ingredients and managing bills to crafting a detailed board presentation, reading is a key factor [...]
Play Sports, Get Better Grades
Students who participate in sports dedicate a substantial portion of their time to practice and competition. At first glance, it may seem as if sports distracts or even hurts academic performance. However, studies show that the opposite is true. [...]