education--development

How Meditation Can Help You Study: Advice For Adult Students

It's hard enough to study for an exam when you're in full-time education, but if you're taking classes part-time at an adult education center, you may find it even more difficult to focus. There are lots of ways that adult students can hone their study skills, and meditation is one way you can sharpen a busy mind. Find out how meditation can help you study, and learn more about the techniques you can use. Read More 

Finding Childcare For A Child With Autism: What Parents Need To Know

If you need to find a suitable childcare situation for your child due to your work schedule or other time constraints, the search is even more challenging when you have a child who is on the autism spectrum. Your child may struggle to adapt to daycare, may not do as well in the social environment of daycare, and providers may struggle to understand your child's needs. However, this does not mean that you should not be able to find a suitable situation for your child that he or she will thrive in. Read More 

Learning To Drive Later In Life: What Learners Over 50 Should Know And Expect

Living in a large city, you never really had to worry about learning to drive. Between the city bus system, the trains, and the subway, getting wherever you wanted to go was a breeze. The thing is that you have plans on retiring to a smaller community in the next 12 to 15 years. At that point, the transportation options you've used all your life will no longer be available. Read More 

Montessori: A Unique Teaching Technique For The Independent Preschooler

Is your child about to start preschool? Are you worried that sitting at a desk all day and being asked to complete certain tasks won't mesh well with their adventurous and independent nature? If so, it may be in your child's best interest to search for a pre-kindergarten program that practices the Montessori educational approach. Read on to learn more. The Basic Concepts Of Montessori The Montessori educational approach encompasses the idea that every child develops at his or her own pace. Read More 

Discipline And The Way It Is Handled At Private Schools Vs. Public Schools

Making the choice to send your kids to private school is a great decision for many families. While it may cost more to do this, your kids may also get a better education, as well as many other benefits. One key difference between public and private schools is the way discipline is handled, and this might be an important factor to you. Here are three things you should know about discipline, and the ways public and private schools handle it. Read More