I was recently asked, "Why is it important that the child is self-directed when playing at the museum?" I compare it to wheat. 1. Wheat fields are the first stage of making wheat whiskey. "Self-directed" play leads to self-directed learning. 2. Now we have harvested grain. Self-directed learning is a prerequisite to successful higher educational experiences and is often tested prior to college entrance. Employment also requires differing levels of this independent thinking.

Today let's talk a little about the amazing changes through adolescence. The cognitive development for the child's mind as they get into pre-teen and teenage years is vital to helping them create the self actualization they need as adults to live by their own moral, ethical, and work standards. Opportunity Adolescence can be a frustrating time for the adults that guide them, yet it is also an opportunity. As the child deduces that they have found an error in the way somethi

The way our brain forms is much like a home. Over time, they are built from the foundation up. From before birth, and into adulthood, every experience shapes the architecture of our brain. Without a strong foundation, it is hard to build a home. As we age, it becomes harder to change the framework of our minds. Did you know, in the first few years of life, over 1 million new neural connections grow each second!? This is more than any other time of our lives! There is also an

It's important for parents and guardians to take an active role in encouraging their children’s learning. This doesn’t mean deciding their paths for them, however. Instead, parents should simply ensure that their children are provided with the tools and resources they need to explore their interests and cultivate their skills. Lifelong Learning This allows children to discover the world and develop a passion for learning, which will follow them into adulthood. Lifelong learni