Many children already find it difficult enough to memorize the 6, 7, 8 and 9 multiplication tables. You can probably relate to how difficult it is for them to consistently remember the 13 times table. Especially when multiplied by the numbers four to thirteen.
There is, however, a quick and unique way to remember the 13 times table that works reliably and is significantly simpler than multiplying by 13.
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The new version contains significant improvements compared to the older version 5.
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Are video games good or bad for your children?
Parents frown upon video games because they are a huge drain on time.
Education experts think that video games also corrupt the brain.
The media also blames violent video games for nurturing violent and antisocial behavior in children.
However, many scientists and psychologists believe that video games have many benefits – one of which is that they make children smarter.
Looking closely, video games can offer high-level thinking skills that children can use in the future.
So just how good/bad are video games for your children? Here’s what psychologists and other researchers have to say:
Your child is intelligent, and you know it. What you can’t figure out is why that intelligence is not translating to good grades at school.
The fact is, intelligence (and success) needs motivation to take off. Lack of motivation is a common concern of parents all over the world.
Get ready to rock with our 8 sure-fire ways to instil the motivation to study in your child.
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A lot of people make claims about not knowing math without being aware of how much math they actually do in their daily lives.
Actually, math is the language of the universe and is pretty much alive in the world around us.
The greatest mathematicians know this and are able to see math in everything – and so can you!
Boredom is a common problem complaint among children, especially during holiday times. But is boredom good for kids or not?
A common response from parents is to find sporting and artistic activities to fill children’s time and ensure their child is busy all the time.
While this may prevent kids from getting bored, child psychologists assure us that boredom is actually good for kids and overscheduling them with activities is unnecessary and even harmful.
Activities definitely benefit a child’s physical, cognitive, cultural and social development, but they also need downtime to process life. By being left to their own, with no activities, they can have a chance to daydream, pursue their own thoughts and occupations, and discover personal interests and gifts.
So is boredom good for kids? Here are some resounding reasons why:
Regret is a very heavy word, and sometimes, it can affect both young and old. Most of the time, regret starts out when we’re children. When we fail to do the things we want to, it can affect us as we grow older.
I remember when I practically skipped out on one fateful Lacrosse try-out when I was in high school. If I pursued it, I might have gotten a college scholarship.
That’s a good example of regret that stems from childhood. But how can you, as parents, help your children avoid making faulty decisions that will eventually turn to regret in the future?
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I’ve never been a fan of spanking or any form of corporal punishment, but it doesn’t mean that I abhor them completely. Parents today argue as to whether or not spanking a child can be good or bad for them in the long run, and quite frankly, the argument has become cyclical without relying so much on various child development theories and existing psychological theories.
So is it okay to spank a misbehaving child once in a while?
When I was a child, I used to be so excited for recess. This is mostly because I couldn’t wait to chow down on my favourite snacks prepared by my mother. As I grew older, I realized that recess was more than just a quick time to grab a bite to eat.
Recess had a lot more to offer back when I was young, but I wasn’t able to fully realize it then.
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Are We Treating Our Kids Worse Than Inmates?
What is surprising is when you compare the time kids spend outside to the time given to prisoners in the US. You’ll be amazed to learn the truth.
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