As the anniversary of 9-11 approaches, it pays to know depression warning signs, especially if you have children. Just because an event is “over” in time, doesn’t mean the effects aren’t still going on inside each one of us subconsciously. Most of us didn’t have a relative or loved one die on Sept. 11, 2011. But the fear that we might not really be safe anywhere, anytime began to infiltrate our thoughts that day, and for many, have only continued to grow stronger.The feeling of “I am not safe” can itself cause depression, anxiety, even panic attacks. The US government site... (Read More ...)
As the anniversary of 9-11 approaches, the media and internet floods us with scenes from that tragic day. How much of the coverage is safe for children to watch, and what might be some depression warning signs in children? Every child is different and unique, and a situation that may cause depression for one child may not phase another.Let’s take a look at some of the memories my former students shared with me about September 11, 2001 as well as those from parents. You’ll notice some stark difference in the responses. Some children knew something bad had happened, but felt general... (Read More ...)
Learning Styles Inventory Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic… Which style are you? Nearly every learning styles inventory you find leaves out the tactile style or incorrectly lumps it into the kinesthetic category. But tactile learners are in a category all their own with specific needs. Meet the need to touch, and you help the child learn faster. Tactile learning involves touching, which is movement in a sense. But tactile learning is actually very different from kinesthetic learning. With a true tactile learner, there is something about the actual feel of an item that connects the... (Read More ...)
Increasing Reading Comprehension Improving reading comprehension is the primary way to accelerating your child’s learning. The number one question I’m asked when it comes to homeschooling and helping children learn is “How can I help my child move ahead in reading?” We all want our children to develop accelerated reading skills so they can enjoy higher levels of learning. Plus, skilled readers have an easier time learning overall. No wonder parents’ number one academic concern revolves around improving their child’s reading abilities. I attended a seminar by a reading specialist,... (Read More ...)