Nature and Nurture | Influencing Genes for Success
Is it nature, or is it nurture?That is the question.This age-old debate in the world of psychology has been a source of controversy for decades. At some point, all parents have considered which one has most influenced their child concerning personality traits, abilities, etc. And while different fields of psychology have distinct beliefs, studies have […]
The Second Brain: Boosting Serotonin to Enhance Learning
We’ve all experienced, from time to time, that uneasy feeling you get when something doesn’t seem right.We can’t often put our finger on it, but we know that we feel bothered.For children, that uneasy feeling may show up as grumpiness or irritability, which can interfere with learning. Serotonin is a significant chemical in the body […]
School Readiness – What Teachers Really Look For
When we hear the term “school readiness,” the first thing most people think of is children knowing academic basics that will help them meet the demands of the classroom. And while these cognitive skills are important, most teachers feel that skills in other areas of child development are just as, or more important. Social, emotional, […]
The Second Brain | Boosting Serotonin to Enhance Learning
We have all experienced, from time to time, that uneasy feeling you get when something doesn’t seem right. Often, we can’t put our finger on it, but we know that we feel bothered. For children, that uneasy feeling may show up as grumpiness or irritability, which can interfere with learning. Serotonin is a significant chemical […]
How Mirror Neurons Impact Learning
Learning is a big part of child development and how children learn things is dependent on a many factors.Much of the time, observational learning contributes to how children learn information and behaviors.This type of social learning can be greatly influential because of the role that mirror neurons play in learning.Providing children with positive environments is key in […]
The Importance of Bilateral Coordination on Physical and Cognitive Skills
The development of a child can be one of the most fascinating things to watch unfold.From infants mirroring movements to toddlers and children mastering high level developmental skills, the growth they experience in a short time is astounding.And while all skills are important for children to master, bilateral coordination is an important prerequisite for development […]
Supporting Intellectual Connections
Pablo Picasso once said, “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” What an incredible, positive way of looking at that which is not yet known or second nature to us!Learning is something we never outgrow and for that I am so thankful! Painting […]
Building a Mind-Body Connection with Martial Arts
Some physical activities focus primarily on working your body. While it might require focus and discipline to excel at any endeavor, martial arts training requires harmony of the mind, body, and spirit.The practice of martial arts is an exercise in constant self-improvement. One of the biggest benefits of signing up for a martial arts class […]
Your Brain on Martial Arts
Physical and mental health go hand in hand. The physical benefits of martial arts training are well documented. Martial arts practice improves cardiovascular fitness, tones muscles, and can help people lose weight.What you may not know is that the martial arts aren’t just for self-defense and physical fitness. The training provided in a martial art […]
The SKILLZ Zone – The Sweet Spot for Learning
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