Expert Roundups

Promoting Critical Thinking Through Literature To foster critical thinking in children through literature, we sought insights from five experts, including Founding Directors and Founders. Their strategies range from promoting thinking through questions to a literary layered analysis strategy. Dive into their unique perspectives and practical strategies for a more enlightened approach to children’s education. Promote […]

Advanced Reading for Intellectually Promising Kids To help parents and educators find advanced reading books for intellectually promising children, we asked eight experts, including a 3rd grade teacher and an author, for their top recommendations. From Rain School for teamwork and resourcefulness to Phantom Tollbooth to foster interest in academics, discover the books that can stimulate young minds and

Learning Beyond Screens: Finding the Right Balance To help parents balance screen time and meaningful learning activities for their children, we sought advice from six industry leaders, including CEOs and Directors. Their practical tips range from blending digital and offline pursuits to integrating off-screen time with parent-child interactions. Dive into these insights to promote balanced

5 Child-Friendly Coding Apps that Can Boost Education To help you find the best child-friendly coding apps for educational purposes, we asked five founders and co-founders for their top recommendations. From exploring Microsoft’s visual programming platform, Kodu, to embarking on a storytelling-meets-coding journey with Coding Safari, discover the top five apps these industry leaders recommend.

Navigating Unsolicited Advice: Your Approach as New Parents Navigating through unwanted parenting advice can be a challenge. We asked five leaders, including business owners and CEOs, for their effective strategies. From handling advice with finesse and gratitude to a direct approach to unwanted advice, here are their recommendations for taking a skillful approach to refuse

Study Success: Establishing Effective Study Habits To provide you with practical strategies for promoting academic success in your child, we’ve gathered insights from four professionals, including a Project Lead and a Registered Nurse. From making studying fun and relatable to encouraging active learning techniques, these experts share their top tips on how to help your

Playful Learning: The Power of Play in Education To offer you a variety of ways to incorporate play-based learning into your child’s education, we’ve gathered seven insightful responses from professionals like Project Leads and Directors. From engaging kids with puppet play to fostering teamwork and language skills through Lego building, discover the playful learning activities

Young Thinkers: Nurturing Critical Thinking Skills To provide insights into nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving in children, we’ve gathered three expert opinions from a marketing manager and a holistic therapist. They share their experiences, from fostering decision-making with open-ended questions to guiding children to their own solutions, to help parents effectively develop their child’s thinking

STEM Stars: Inspiring a Passion for Science and Math To inspire your child’s curiosity in STEM subjects, we asked five professionals, including CEOs and founders, to share their hands-on activities or methods. From introducing hands-on experiments at home to starting a STEM-themed book club, discover the top five strategies these leaders use to ignite their

Bridging the Gap: Effective Parent-Teacher Communication To help parents foster a strong partnership with their child’s teacher, we asked five experts, including a teacher and blogger and a Principal Attorney, for their best tips. From embracing regular check-ins and school tools to listening and discussing teacher’s concerns, these are the top five strategies they shared