All of us, including our kids, are surrounded by technology. Whether it’s a cell phone, tablet or computer, these devices have become a part of daily life. So much so that it’s hard to put them down - even at bedtime.

What happens to the infinite array of questions that preschoolers have? They can be endless, tiresome, even embarrassing when asked in public. Interestingly, such questions are a perfect vehicle for cognitive development, asked right at the time that information is needed by the child to resolve the uncertainty or disconnect with what is already understood.

While working with a group of fifth-grade students on creating study strategies for an upcoming test about Mexico, one student posed an excellent question that became a lesson for everyone in the room.

Engineers have long utilized a design process that involves a series of steps to come up with a solution to a problem. As in any field, the first try may not always be the best. In fact, their design process is iterative, meaning steps get repeated as many times as necessary to make improvements based on what was discovered through a failure. What a great analogy for learning - at any age, at any stage!

’Tis the season… for colds and the flu! Don’t you just love when you go to the doctor, he or she prescribes an antibiotic for you or your child - and BAM, you’re feeling better in 24 hours? What about when that antibiotic doesn’t work? This can happen because of two reasons.

Have you ever wondered why some children seem to just give up on certain aspects of their schoolwork, believing they simply can’t do it? Or, conversely, there are those who stubbornly refuse to quit despite poor grades and struggles. What triggers some students to take one path or the other?