Jul 24, 2013 | DM News Blog
The kids are jumping up and down. The whole family is about to leave on vacation. Maybe you are flying to a famous amusement park. Perhaps you are driving several hours or days to visit with Grandma and Grandpa. You can make the trip more fun, AND educational as well,...
Jul 18, 2013 | DM News Blog
What will your child find on her desk when she returns to school in September? Michael Gove, education secretary, recently published guidelines for a new curriculum that aims to bring the British school system up to date. The proposals are far-reaching, covering most...
Jun 21, 2013 | DM News Blog
Harrison Ford is an icon of classic Hollywood, having starred in films like the Indiana Jones trilogy, Star Wars, the Jack Ryan series and many more. He has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his illustrious career, and there was even a point in time when...
Jun 11, 2013 | DM News Blog
When I was 28 years old, I went back to kindergarten. Not to be a teacher or a volunteer. I went back to be a student again. Since I’d graduated from college, I’d felt lost and let down. I’d worked my tail off in school for 17 years with the vague promise of success...
May 21, 2013 | DM News Blog
by Brigid Hekster, Chartered Psychologist For most parents one of the hallmarks of their child’s early success in the primary school years is a progression from reading books aimed at teaching reading to becoming a free reader. Sometimes difficulties with literacy...
