Twice-Exceptional (2E) Learners
“I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad. Perhaps there is just a touch of yearning at times; but it is vague, like a breeze among flowers.” ~ Helen Keller The term twice-exceptional learner (sometimes called 2E learner) is one that is often heard and far too often misunderstood. What […]
Kids Can Overcome Complexity
How to children handle complexity? I recently read a cartoon wherein a child approaches her teacher and says, “I’ve paraphrased, summarized, outlined, compared, contrasted, and inferred. Can I just read now?” (Andertoons) Complexity can derail or exasperate young children. When things are complicated, lengthy, unruly, unnecessarily demanding, or time-consuming for kids to slog through a […]
Bonding With Your Baby
Your Child Looks At You & Experiences Themselves How does your child experience themselves through you? It is called mimicking behavior. It has been said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” And when it comes to your child, this saying has a new meaning. It’s a widely accepted notion that when children imitate, they […]
All About Teething
Oh no! My Baby Is Teething! Now What? When does teething start? Between the age of 4 and 7 months, and as early as 3 months, your baby begins to teeth. These time frames are average, and much of this timing is based upon heredity. The first teeth to peek through are often […]