Raffi BandarianMay 27, 20192 minFavorite Early ReadersLearning to read should be stress-free and enjoyable. Early readers do just that. These books intended for kids who are learning how to...
Raffi BandarianApr 7, 20192 minHelping Kids with Emotions Inside and OutHaving a smart kid is great but having a smart kid who can navigate life’s experiences with ease is even better. That’s why it’s so...
Raffi BandarianMar 25, 20192 minLend Me Your Frontal LobeA child of 8 is better able to control their emotions than a 4-year-old, and a 16-year-old is more capable of making better decisions...
Raffi BandarianNov 6, 20182 minTop 3 Ways to Build Reading FluencyAccording to a review by the National Reading Panel, reading fluency matters. The purpose of reading is to comprehend and to do so,...
Raffi BandarianOct 15, 20181 min4 Benefits of Jigsaw PuzzlesResearch supports the benefits of working on jigsaw puzzles to support brain maximization. Here are some ways jigsaw puzzles helps children
Raffi BandarianSep 17, 20182 min5 Steps to a Successful Parent-Teacher ConferenceStepping foot in your child's classroom can turn any parent into a nail-biting 8-year-old again. With back-to-school jitters over for...
Raffi BandarianAug 7, 20182 min3 Tips on Protecting Children from the NewsAs parents, we invest so much time and energy in safeguarding our homes from dangers. From brackets and straps on furniture to locks on...
Raffi BandarianJul 23, 20182 minTop 5 ABC Primer BooksAll kids could use an extra boost in learning the alphabetic principle that letters match up to sounds.
Raffi BandarianJul 9, 20182 minTop 5 Features of a Play-Friendly HomeWith summer well underway, there are lots of opportunities for children to engage in creative or free play. Without the pressure of...
Raffi BandarianJun 24, 20182 minA Parent's Guide for KindergartenAs a parent of two kids, making sure my son and daughter were ready for Kindergarten was a task I took seriously. Any parent can do a lot...
Raffi BandarianJun 11, 20181 minBest App for Touch-TypingWith Typing Instructor for Kids, kids learn to type following a path on an island while passing various typing challenges...
Raffi BandarianMay 27, 20181 minBest App for StudyingStudents using Quizlet create flashcards by entering terms and their definitions that need mastery.
Raffi BandarianMay 17, 20182 minBest CBT App for KidsEveryone has negative thoughts from time to time. Stressful moments can create negative thoughts. What we do in those moments is what...
Raffi BandarianMay 10, 20182 minBoosting Executive Functions by Sharing MemoriesParents can boost their child’s executive skills in many ways. Joint reminiscing or remembering and talking about memories with your...
Raffi BandarianApr 24, 20183 minChild + Sand + Play = Calm KidsFidget cubes and spinners may be the current rage for helping kids with ADHD focus. But what about something natural and timeless? Sand...
Raffi BandarianApr 1, 20182 min6 Fun Ways to Strengthen Fine Motor Skills in Young ChildrenADHD is a commonly diagnosed childhood condition that impacts a child's development. According to the Center for Disease Control, 9% of...
Raffi BandarianMar 17, 20182 minThe Best Way to Prime Young Kids to ReadAccording to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 37% of fourth graders are not fluent readers. Why are so many children...
Raffi BandarianNov 8, 20172 minTechnology to Support Kids with DyslexiaRelaunched as Learning Ally in 2011, the organization is the nation’s leading nonprofit educational library. Literary titles of every genre
Raffi BandarianOct 7, 20173 min4 Myths of DyslexiaIt’s pretty much common knowledge that dyslexia is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent reading. But why do so many...
Raffi BandarianSep 23, 20171 min4 Truths about Children and PlayAny good parent knows that children need to play. Developing their imagination and a host of other skills through play is an opportunity...