by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Oct 15, 2020 | Attention, Cyber safety, Cyber Safety (Cyber Bullying), Cyber Security, cybersecurity, distance learning, Distance learning for kids, e-learning, Focus, Parent tips, smartphone, Spatial Reasoning, Technology
Can children police themselves when they go online? Developing healthy internet safety habits and spatial reasoning can help your child handle online challenges. Parent tips, online surfing tools and mental development can go a long way in keeping your child’s...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Feb 13, 2020 | Attention, Confidence, Early Elementary, elementary education, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, Growth Mindset, Motivation, Self esteem, Social Challenge
Motivating your child can sometimes feel like a moving target. What works one day may not work the next, which can be incredibly frustrating as a busy parent! While some children are naturally motivated, the vast majority need a little help, especially when they are...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 6, 2019 | Attention, Confidence, Focus, Homework, Parent tips, Self esteem, Social Challenge, Test Preparation
Have you ever visited your child’s classroom only to watch them get quiet, frustrated, or angry? Maybe they get every question wrong or struggle with the activity they’re working on. Or have you asked your child to show you what they’ve learned only to be met with...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 16, 2019 | Attention, Cognitive Skills, Common core, Confidence, Critical Thinking Strategies, Extraordinary Parent
Do you have a super student? You probably think so! But what is a super student, and how do you make sure your child develops the qualities that will allow them to succeed? The good news is that many of the qualities that make a student “super” can be nurtured both in...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 4, 2019 | Attention, Back to School, Confidence, Early Elementary, elementary education, Events, Extraordinary Parent, School Search, Self esteem, teacher appreciation day, Test Strategies
As a parent, you want to know what’s going on in your child’s classroom. You may want to see how well they work independently, how they participate in group lessons, or how they socialize. What better way to do this than to arrange a surprise visit? Unlike a...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Aug 19, 2019 | Attention, Building Spatial Reasoning, Cognitive Skills, Common core, Critical Thinking and Math, Critical Thinking and PreK-2nd, Critical Thinking and Reading, Critical Thinking Strategies, Math, Parent tips, Spatial Reasoning, STEAM, STEM, STEM and STEAM, Subitizing
Spatial thinking is one of those phrases that shows up often in the world of cognitive science. If you have a child in pre-K or elementary school, odds are their teacher may have heard of the term. But what is spatial thinking and why is it so important? What is...
