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The Myth of the Gifted Child

Last Updated: Mar 10, 2020

You may have heard parents talking about their children being identified as “gifted” and wondered, “What does that mean? Is my child gifted?” According to Michigan State University, gifted children are described as “those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude……

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5 News Sources for Students

Last Updated: Nov 5, 2019

Fresh off the press! Being aware of current events is just as critical for kids as it is for adults. In fact, Common Sense Media finds that young people actually enjoy following the news, as 78% of teens reported that…

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What’s the Importance of Word Problems?

Last Updated: Oct 1, 2019

“If Johnny has eight apples, and he gives three of them away to Sally, how many apples does he have left?” Word problems have long been met with dread by math students from all walks of life. Normally, when people…

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Kid-friendly Independence Day Recipes

Last Updated: Jul 2, 2019

Every family has its own Independence Day recipes and traditions, young and old alike. For me, food has always been the most exciting part of this holiday because it was one of the few days out of the year that…

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