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Image via Wikipedia Here is one article that relates the classroom environment to the reception or learning curve of students . Hopefully this can be remedied - and in the long term, solved. ----- Negative environment leads to lows in classroom by Shari' N. Welton March 10, 2011 Students in classrooms lacking sufficient materials and whose teachers feel stressed and unappreciated by colleagues fare worse academically and are more likely to experience mental health issues, according to a study released Wednesday by University of Maryland researchers.

 “In essence, we’re looking at the class environment and how that matters for children’s well-being,” said  Melissa A. Milkie, sociology professor at the University of Maryland in College Park , Md. 

 The study, “ Classroom Learning Environments and the Mental Health of First-Grade Children,” appears in the March issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior . The research included a sample of abo...

Image via Wikipedia Parents, this is something to be wary of... technology isn't bad - we need it. Just don't over-need it, and become over-dependent on it ----- February 28 2011 at 10:00am By John Walshe London - The increasing use of technology in cellphones and music players is having a detrimental effect on teenagers' language and maths skills. School managers claim the increasing use of mobile phone texting, for example, is eroding standards of spelling and punctuation. In addition, the widespread availability of electronic calculators in phones, watches, music players and computers is eroding students' abilities in basic arithmetic. “Television and other technology-based entertainment are shortening everyone's attention span,” the Joint Managerial Body (JMB), which represents 400 secondary schools , said. In a submission to the Department of Education the JMB said the technology-driven culture of young people is serious challenge to teachers and...

Image via Wikipedia Anxiety , excessive worrying, is the symptoms when we’re stressed. In general, these symptoms can occur when you deal with important events such as exams or job interviews . There are easy ways to overcome this is by   writing . Research has shown that   writing   a few things that can cause anxiety is very effective to clear the mind and helps you to better focus on the challenges you will face. This technique has been shown to improve the skills of students by 20 percent when compared with students who are not doing anything at the time seized with   anxiety . To continue, follow the link for the full article: Write to eliminate anxiety Related articles Man Sues WikiLeaks and Julian Assange for $150 Million Over "EMOTIONAL DESTRESS" [Legal] (gizmodo.com) How School Counselors Assist Students with Test Anxiety (brighthub.com) The Simplest Way to Destress Your Body Before Labor Day (self.com) 6 Ways to Destress at Your Desk! (self...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr James Dobson When our children were young, my wife and I were just intent on seeing that they got a good education . But we only had two real options to choose from in those days — public schools or private schools . Today, there’s a third alternative, and it’s more than a little intriguing to me. The fastest-growing educational movement in the world today is the “Home Schools” phenomenon. More than 1.5 million American parents and multiple millions more in other countries have opted to teach their children at home. Most do it for just two or three years, but for some, as long as 12. The movement is now old enough to allow for comparisons, but the results, in most cases, have been remarkable. Universities are now enrolling their first big wave of home-schooled children, some of whom are the brightest and most well-adjusted students on campus . And standardised tests are verifying the efficiency of home-style learning. Some critics have worried a...

By Dr James Dobson I’ve always thought that kids were funny. I’m reminded, of Ann Ortland’s 11-year-old son, Nels, whom she described in her book, Disciplines of a Beautiful Woman. She had taken this rambunctious boy to their paediatrician for a routine physical examination . Before seeing the doctor , however, the nurse attempted to obtain a medical history. “Tell me, Mrs Ortlund,” said the nurse, “how’s he sleeping?” Nels answered on his own behalf, and he said: “I sleep very well.” The nurse wrote that down. “Mrs Ortlund, how are his bowels?” said the nurse. The boy responded:, “Oh, they’re good — A, E, I, O, U.” I encourage you to take the time to record the memorable moments you experience with your children . If you don’t have time to take elaborate notes or don’t have access to a video camera , keep a diary, record an audio clip , and by all means maintain a photo album. Having lived to see my children grow up and leave the nest, I can tell you that the effort y...

By Dr Bill Maier For all the tasks that life puts on our plate, there is one area where none of us can afford to fail. Between being busy with work and many of life’s other activities, it is amazing anything gets done well. But there is one area of life that stands heads above the rest in importance: Raising kids to be healthy, happy, and well adjusted. It is the most critical thing we will ever do. Parenting is serious business . The stakes are unbelievably high, and the cost of failure is immense. We are raising the leaders of the next generation, and what we do with that responsibility will echo into history. The world is filled with good counsellors who are ready with great advice and resources. So, when you feel confused and challenged by the job of parenting, don’t be afraid to ask for help. From TODAY, Voices - Monday, 17-May-2010 -----

This is one short article that I would say is most striking to me - the truth of it cannot be overvalued, and more so, underestimated. Our kids are learning more from what we do, either separately or together, than from what we say. The learning process is complicated even more when we send mixed signals, saying one thing, and doing another. May we be worthy parents, in words and in deed. (What do you know, today is my father's birthday, and he is now 85 years old) Read on... ----- By Dr James Dobson It has been said that values are not taught to children – they’re caught by them. Children absorb what their mothers and fathers believe by watching them in everyday situations. Dr Kevin Leman relates the story of Mr Manuel Pacheco, who was the first Hispanic to be appointed president of the University of Arizona . One of 12 children, Mr Pacheco grew up in extreme poverty on a small farm in New Mexico that his father had managed to purchase. Said Mr Pacheco: “We didn’t ...

By Dr Bill Maier Watching a child’s mind develop is a fascinating process. A child’s brain begins to grow and develop from the moment of conception. In fact, studies done on newborns show that they recognise stories that were read to them while they were still in the womb. Young babies don’t appear to be doing much more than sleeping and eating, but they’re amazingly intelligent. And they learn new things every day. At age two, imagination kicks into high gear, and kids start to learn through make-believe. When we see them playing house or dress-up they’re actually stimulating their cognitive growth. Each game instills new reasoning and critical thinking skills. Then around seven, they become more logical and practical thinkers. They play games like checkers and Battleship, learning to solve problems that they couldn’t have done before. So encourage your kids to play all they want, and have fun watching their brains grow. From TODAY, Voices - Monday, 03-May-2010 -----...

Image via Wikipedia Contrary to the very popular belief of one psychologist who says that scolding a child makes him lose self-respect, resulting to a low self-esteem, the author of this article made it clear, that spanking, if done properly, does good to the child. Taken from the Ezine colleciton of articles, I hope and pray that this will help you decide what to do: to spank or not to spank. This is a lengthy article, but the read is worthy. Spank, but do it with love! Does Spanking Children Cause Sexual Problems? Does spanking cause sexual problems in children when they grow up? A recent study linking some sexual problems to spanking made the headlines not long ago. The study, conducted by Dr. Murray Straus, co-director of the Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire , says that spanking or other corporal punishments are more likely to cause sexual problems in children as teens or adults. According to the study, submitted to the American Psychological...

Image by Buffawhat™ via Flickr By Dr Bill Maier Starting a support group isn’t as hard as you might think. Chances are you’ll find other mothers who will be thrilled to be a part of it. Begin by getting a commitment from two or three other mums, then set a meeting to work out the details. Decide what kind of group you want. Will it be an open or closed group? If it’s closed, how many mums do you want to invite? How often will you want to meet — weekly or biweekly? Pick a time that works for most mums — usually mornings. You can even pick a focus or theme for the group. Some mums’ groups like to just meet and visit over coffee or tea , while others like to plan activities — even just a simple walk. Don’t forget to nominate a group coordinator; someone to plan trips and assign snacks and food. Then get the word out and you’re on your way. From TODAY, Voices - Wednesday, 21-April-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta Dr. Irene S. Levine: Friendship in a Box: What's going...