Leadership is a powerful skill that can help children succeed in school as well as later in life in their jobs. Being a leader doesn't necessarily mean being the CEO. No matter what position or occupation your child chooses in life, she can exhibit the characteristics of a leader. There are many characteristics of good leaders: Courage, [...]
Character, integrity, moral fiber, no matter what you call it, it's a beneficial characteristic for all people. Character is defined as a person's mental and moral qualities, but it goes even a bit deeper than that. Character is the ability to choose a path, even when it's more difficult, scarier, or may lose you an advantage over someone else. Choosing [...]
Talent is a complex cocktail of genetics and training, nature and nurture. As a parent, it's tempting to push kids to excel in sports and focus early on one sport year-round. There are reasons why sport diversification is good for kids, though. One reason is that playing the same sport year-round can overuse the same [...]
You may have experienced the cognitive benefits of exercise yourself. After exercise, you may have felt more focused, positive, and productive. Kids can experience those same benefits, and some research shows even greater cognitive boosters, following exercise. Following aerobic exercise, research has shown that kids are less impulsive and have greater concentration. It's clear that these skills [...]
For many kids, recess and Physical Education (P.E.) are favorite times of the day. Academic classes may be engaging and enlightening, but physical activities provide a change of pace and a fun break during the school day. Physical education provides a lot more benefits than fun, however. While many schools lobby for more time sitting in [...]
During the academic year, kids are busy learning specific material that will help them to succeed in school as well as in life. Learning skills through as hobby or extracurricular activity is important in a different way. One of the magics of childhood is that everything is new. Kids are exploring who they are, what [...]
There are many benefits of summer camp. Kids have the opportunity to learn new hard skills, build confidence and problem solving capabilities, and form relationships outside of school. For any parent who went to camp as a child, chances are you remember it as a fun and exhilarating time. Choosing the right camp for your child [...]
As a parent, you're a hugely important part of your child's life. You've been with your child from the start and know them more intimately than perhaps they even know themselves. But parents aren't the only beneficial adult relationship your child can have. Teachers and coaches can be a powerful and positive aspect of your [...]
As many as 25% of kids experience bullying. Bulling is aggressive behavior that is repeated over time. It can be physical, social, or verbal. Physical bullying can be threats or hurtful actions. Social or verbal bullying may be mean tricks, rumors, teasing, hurtful words, or intentionally excluding someone. Regardless if bullying is social, verbal, or physical [...]
It's clear that for many kids, sports are a source of excitement and enjoyment. But, have you ever thought about the many ways that children benefit from participating in team sports? The benefits are trifold, affecting a child's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Physical benefits The physical benefits of team sports are the most obvious. As [...]
