We all know the dangers kids face when they spend too long online. Technology is addictive. Over-use increases the likelihood of social anxiety and other mental health disorders. Kids who spend too long online are less likely to become keen readers (and kids who read are often those who do best in school). When young [...]
In today’s world, it’s harder than even to raise children who read. After all, there are more distractions than ever before – technology being the greatest, of course. But raising a reader is something we all hope to do. After all, there’s indisputable evidence that young people who read regularly and widely do better in [...]
Being an introvert is not the same as being shy! Introversion is a characteristic; being shy is not. It’s possible to raise introverts who are confident, self-assured leaders. The world may not always celebrate introversion – but you can! Society tends to reward extroversion, and to celebrate it as the key to success – but [...]