This portion of the website will present information, articles, etc., on parenting for educational/intellectual growth, as well as the latest research on educational development and brain issues. 

Excellent article re. the negative effects of the wrong kind of praise:  http://nymag.com/news/features/27840/

See the file listed below for coping mechanisms for restless minds/bodies of any age.

See the file below for an article on Summer Enrichment.

See the file below for an article about "Developing Enthusiasm for the Challenge," and how important it is to foster a growth mindset in our children.

File Coping Strategies for Restless Minds and Bodies.doc (DOC 26 KB)
Why Summer Enrichment? (DOC 25 KB)
Developing Enthusiasm for the Challenge (PDF 11 KB)
How to create a growth mindset in our children

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