Be Adventurous With Your Diet

We all know picky eaters who thinks twice about their selection of food for their plate. While not necessarily a bad habit, it is a limiting one and can even be linked to more serious unhealthy eating habits, especially if it lasts into adulthood. Whether it’s someone who can’t tolerate any type of seafood, even if they have never tried it, or someone who simply … Continue reading Be Adventurous With Your Diet

Identifying Learning Disorders

A learning disability is a neurological disorder that is used as an umbrella term for a wide variety of problems. However, learning disabilities are not correlated to intelligence or motivation, for those who are diagnosed simply have brains that are wired differently. This difference affects how one receives and processes information and requires one to be taught in a manner tailored to an individual learning … Continue reading Identifying Learning Disorders

The Life and Times of a Gymnast

I flip. I jump. Sometimes I fly. What am I? A gymnast. By definition a gymnast is a person trained in exercises developing or displaying physical agility and coordination. So how long did they train? How did they start? Well, some gymnasts’ stories begin as early as 2 years old, at least that’s what Amy Van Deusen of ThoughtCo. says. According to Deusen, gymnastics classes … Continue reading The Life and Times of a Gymnast

Don’t Jump Yet!

Whether for a quick swim before bedtime or lounging the day away, water safety at the pool is an important precaution you should take, regardless of age or intended activities. When you’re ready to hit the water, it can be tempting to disregard possible safety hazards. The American Red Cross reports that around 200 children drown in backyard swimming pools each year, and, sadly, this … Continue reading Don’t Jump Yet!

No Play Equals a Dull Day

Do you believe video games teach your children to be violent menaces to society? Do you think that video games don’t allow for a positive influence on your children? If you nodded in confirmation, allow me to challenge your skepticism. Video games host a plethora of cognitive benefits to anyone that plays them, regardless of the common misconceptions that they influence anti-social behaviors and desensitize … Continue reading No Play Equals a Dull Day