Contrary to most people’s opinions, summertime is not a time for kids to stay healthy. Although you would think kids are more active, they are not. This can be due to a variety of factors, resulting in kids being extremely sedentary, which in turn hampers their fitness.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-22 16:00
This powerful video provides an honest insight into the difficulties that dyslexic people face when trying to read and process language information. The video begins with a child speaking about his dyslexia and how it has caused him to be labelled in negative ways, such as slow, stupid, or lazy.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-22 16:00
For many kids that are in school, no matter what grade they are in, math can be a struggle. What has been proven to help is by parents at home getting involved. Parents should first make sure that their child has all the right tools to succeed. A high-quality calculator that has basic, scientific and graphics functions is one of those important tools needed for success.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-22 09:00
Willits Branch Library is taking part in an early reading initiative that aims to have parents read 1,000 books to their children before kindergarten. The initiative guides parents by offering incentives and packets with fun ideas, as well encouraging parents and children to visit the library every 100 books. Children can even get a place on their 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten by...
more Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-22 07:00
Most children and teens are being tricked by false articles posted on line. This is causing severe problems that all concerned parents should know about because of the fraudulent articles, kids are losing faith in the media and in their ability to determine what real news is and what fake news is.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-22 04:00
Caitlin Bailey’s video trailer sneaks a peak at a video that explores the problem of dyslexia. The video contains a flurry of visual effects, music, and information that teases the viewer about what the full video will contain. Diving into Dyslexia is the name of the video which Caitlin is responsible for creating, directing, and producing.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-21 16:00
On SA Live, Rafael Scarnati speaks about the documentary, Embracing Dyslexia. The documentary utilizes interviews with those who have dyslexia to paint a picture of personal experiences with challenges associated with the condition. The documentary provides a clear view of what dyslexics face daily as they strive for improvement and success.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-21 16:00
Many girls in the country are being steered away from math and science ventures but not this group of young girls. These girls are just in middle school and are already trying to be more active as well as getting other girls more active in STEM programs and activities. Recently, Elena Weitz and some of her classmates were able to tour a Stem Cell Lab.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-21 13:00
The reason why we feel anxious is due to our innate genes. According to researchers from King’s College London, our spatial and mathematical skills are genetic. Researchers have realized that anxiety have several different forms from general, mathematics, and spatial anxiety. Through the research, they discovered that anxiety showed a substantial genetic component.
Submitted by Judy Hanning on 2017-06-21 04:00
Dr. Shelja Sen speaks about the learning disability, dysgraphia, which involves the motor skill functions of writing and drawing. With this learning challenge, students have a deficit in the graphomotor skills which severely impairs their ability to write. In turn, this skill deficit impacts a student’s ability to learn in the classroom.