High-Capacity Students: A Challenge for Schools
High capacity students, gifted students, talented, precocious, geniuses.... we use these terms to refer to the kinds of students who…
Educational Psychology
Find out how we mature at a cognitive and emotional level, as well as the important factors for learning, both as a child and an adult. You’ll also find the best research and theories to address any behavioural or emotional issue with your little ones.
Walberg's Theory of Educational Productivity
Herbert J. Walberg is an educator turned researcher emeritus in pedagogy and psychology at the University of Illinois. He authored…
The Characteristics of Adolescent Egocentrism
Adolescent egocentrism is common. This is because young people who're entering this stage need to distance themselves from the rest.…
Why We Shouldn't Be Friends with Our Children
Why shouldn't we be friends with our children? Many parents are still surprised when they're told that it isn't good…
Honesty in Childhood and Emotional Intelligence
Honesty in childhood is important for the development of emotional intelligence. For example, when a child breaks a plate, their…
Emotional Education in School
Education is power. It's the most powerful weapon you can possess. In fact, it makes you who you are. That's why experts recently recognized that emotional intelligence should be taught…
The Effects of Hyper Parenting on Children
The effects of hyper parenting are mainly reflected in a child's self-esteem and their ability to establish healthy relationships with…
Children's Drawings: A Window to Their Inner World
Drawing is a powerful tool and children's drawings express their emotions. Painting is a liberating act. Nobody teaches you to…
How to Detect High Intellectual Giftedness
The way high intellectual giftedness is detected usually varies. Some people reach adulthood without even knowing their special abilities. Likewise,…
The Psychological Benefits of Dressing Up
If you have children or maybe nephews or nieces, then you've surely discovered how easy it is for them to…
The Differences Between Genius and Gifted
In this article, we'll be trying to discover whether genius and gifted are the same or if there are differences between…
Teaching and Learning How to Think
Traditional education is based on a systematic and mechanical learning process where the main goal is to memorize. Currently, many…
Investing in Inclusive Education is a Safe Bet
According to the 1994 UNESCO Salamanca Statement, investing in inclusive education implies welcoming all people, regardless of their physical, intellectual,…
Piaget's Concrete Operational Stage
The concrete operational stage is part of the theory of cognitive development proposed by Jean Piaget, whose discoveries are fundamental…
What's Positive Reinforcement and How to Use It?
How can we ensure that someone repeats certain behavior patterns? How do we increase their frequency of occurrence? It's all…
I Can't Stand It When My Child Throws a Tantrum
"I can't stand it when my child throws a tantrum" is a common statement parents say in family therapy consultations.…
Why Are Children Fascinated by Dinosaurs?
From diplodocus and triceratops to tyrannosaurus rex and velociraptors. Whatever the species, dinosaurs capture the imagination of children around the…
The Consequences of Ignoring Jealousy in Children
Once upon a time, there was a child who felt like they were the center of the universe. They alone…
The Pros and Cons of Permissive Parenting
While permissive parenting doesn't have to be a bad thing, it isn't necessarily the best foundation for raising a child.…
Why is Scaffolding in Education Important?
Scaffolding in education is currently a part of many institutions around the world. This is because it's a useful tool…