How to promote creativity in children
Commentary by Chara By nature, children are creative. Sometimes, however, parents do not have the time to take their children to activities where they can develop their creativity. Still, parents can find ways to foster creativity in their children at home. Here are some tips that might help you develop your child’s creativity: *Buy a […]
KC therapist encourages people to define self-esteem and success
By Katherine Diaz A Kansas City area marriage and family therapist disputes the popular belief in American culture that “in order to be successful, one must have … high self-esteem.” Her name is Danielle Reeves. A supervised marriage and family therapist at Great Oaks Therapy Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Reeves believes that self-esteem can […]
The best apps for toddlers
Commentary by Yanis De Palma The use of technology often raises concerns – and those concerns increase when children use technology. However, there are many ways that technology works as a tool for parents to help their children learn. Some apps, for example, can allow children to develop their minds in ways that will prepare […]
How to teach Spanish to your child
Part II of a Series Commentary by Yanis De Palma As was mentioned during the first part of this series, children receive many benefits from learning Spanish. And as a parent, you can introduce your children to the language, even if you don’t speak it. Some tips to teach your children Spanish include the following: […]
Alcantara provides look inside the mind of a former bully
By Tere Siqueira Over the past few years, many American schools have taken steps to try to address a growing concern over bullying. The website StopBullying.gov defines bullying as “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.” According to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics, […]
Beware of college scholarship scams
Commentary by Chara Most college students seek scholarships to pay for at least some of their education. Indeed, according to statistics from the Saving For College website, 31 percent of students used scholarships and grants to help pay for their education. But pursuing scholarships has at least one potential pitfall: falling victim to scammers. According […]
How to limit your children’s screen time
Commentary by Chara Children are learning from the latest forms of technology. However, the misuse of technology – particularly the overuse of it – can affect their health and development. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children spend an average of seven hours in front of a TV, computer or cellphone screen. Their excessive […]
Use precaution with YouTube family vlogs
Commentary by Katherine Diaz YouTube family vlogs have become more popular in recent years, as their content has attracted viewers of all ages. As of Jan. 24, there were more than 30 million daily active YouTube users, according to OmnicoreAgency.com, with the average viewing session lasting 40 minutes. That means there are many daily users […]
Teaching Spanish to your child offers many benefits
Because we live in a global society, children will benefit from knowing more than one language. Specifically, they’ll benefit from learning Spanish. There are several reasons why. Some of the benefits of teaching Spanish to your children include the following: *Cultural understanding: Since 1980, the number of Spanish speakers in the United States has increased […]
4 ways to pay off your student loans quickly
By Rachel Cruze If you’re between the ages of 25 and 35, chances are you have student loans you’re still paying off. That’s just the sad reality of my generation. As soon as we graduate from college, most of us have Sallie Mae hunting us down for her monthly payments. If you’re in that situation, I want you to […]