We’ve discussed how the Internet and technology can be great educational tools when used correctly. But it’s important to introduce these tools in a supervised and safe way, otherwise they’ll become just another negative distraction. So, how are educators and parents to introduce the Internet correctly? In a recent discussion, Dr. S addressed this very [...]

In her new guest post, Parenting & Education Writer Rhonda Cratty discusses how parents can turn sunflowers into a summer-long family project. Around Memorial Day, the ground becomes warm enough for planting sunflower seeds, and sunflowers can become an easy natural link to our children’s summer learning. Sunflowers are a great educational tool for children. [...]

Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard from grandparents all across the country who have embraced the iPad as a device to stay connected and bond with their grandchildren. Our own Dr. S has emphasized the importance of using the iPad to promote family interactivity, rather than alone time, and the families we’ve heard from [...]