Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
We highly recommend this article published by TEDEd. It reminds me of when our kids were in daycare. The teachers often chanted "You get what you get and you don't get upset!" Every time I heard that, it made [...]
Environmental Factors Determine Intelligence
Motherly Life Notes Environmental factors such as school and out-of-school activities influence intelligence during all stages of child development, from prenatal care to college and beyond. What Is Intelligence and IQ? Intelligence is the process of being able [...]
The Best Way To Study For The SAT
The obvious approach to use when preparing for any test, including the SAT, is to study in advance. College Board breaks out the best process for SAT prep into five categories: (i) pay attention in class throughout high school, [...]
Manage Emotions, Do Better in School
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage emotions. Students with higher emotional intelligence skills achieve better grades and standardized test scores compared with their peers who score lower in emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence Skills and Benefits Emotional [...]
Graphic Novels Advance Children’s Literacy Development
Motherly Life Notes Historically, comics were considered unhelpful recreational reading unfit for use in the classroom. That has changed. Graphic novels and comics are now understood to motivate young and reluctant readers. With detailed illustrations, the graphic novel [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Our 22 Favorite Books for Kids Aged 0 – 4
As parents think about how to set their children on a path toward success, reading should be a priority. It's a critical component of daily life, from a simple task list, to navigating road signs, to negotiating the purchase [...]
Ski Bretton Woods
Located in the heart of the White Mountains, Bretton Woods has a variety of options for amazing outdoor family adventures. The resort has earned the distinction of Best In the East for grooming for three consecutive years by SKI [...]
What Can Be Done About the Pandemic’s Detrimental Effect On Learning?
Motherly Life Notes The WSJ reports on studies by brain scientists, psychiatrists, educators and economists researching how children have been affected by learning loss as a result of school closures in 2020-2021. During the first 21 months of [...]
What is a Youth Travel Team
When kids show potential and an interest in playing sports at a highly competitive level, parents should understand both the opportunities as well as the sacrifices involved with participating in youth travel teams. Youth Sports Travel Teams Explained A [...]
Summer Camps in Wellesley
There are many amazing camp opportunities for kids of all ages in Wellesley. From traditional day camps to specialty camps, creative and performing arts, and educational STEAM programs, your kids will stay busy all summer long. Summer Camps for [...]
Reading is a Critical Component of Academic Development
Motherly Life Notes Leisure reading makes a difference in a child’s educational performance. Children who read for pleasure perform better in literacy tests, develop a broader vocabulary and increase their understanding of social cues and other cultures. [...]
Volunteering Propels Psychological Well-Being
An interview-based study in India explored self-perceived linkages between well-being and volunteering. Individuals engaged in long-term volunteering indicated positive development in terms of mental health and general physical health, as well as strengthened social connections. Further, volunteers on long-term [...]