Do Brain Training Games Work?

Do Brain Training Games Work?

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natachabeim: Interesting perspective from LAURA GRACE WELDON, and a very touching and personal story. Being on the other side of the spectrum, in the Early Learning world, I see a similar “approach” to the one Laura shared: programs promising “academic excellence” and making misleading allegations about the benefits of their programs. As a fervent believer in early brain...

first day of school

first day of school

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It’s a sea of firsts, as usual. One thinks every year will be similar, but every year, there are such immense changes in our children’s lives and likes, it becomes this amazing journey, which is unique in its own way. The first day of school has been a long time coming with us: new clothes, new shoes, new backpacks,...

can you imagine being homeless? sleeping outside in the dead of winter – as a child?

can you imagine being homeless? sleeping outside in the dead of winter – as a child?

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Sleeping on the streets, in the cold and the rain, is something I can’t even imagine having to go through. Yet, so many teenagers and youth do it every night, because they have no other option. If you know me, you know that I’ve dedicated my whole life to helping children. That’s why I WILL BE SLEEPING ON THE...

Back to life

Back to life

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So much has happened in the last few weeks, and yet, none of it made it to this journal. :( Each day was a struggle to get through, thanks to, as usual, my health. Merde. In the last week I had someone I really really like leave to work for someone I have no respect for. I wanted to...

Really sad today 😔

Really sad today 😔

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I’ve been at the office since 8am, which is a miracle considering how sick I’ve been feeling, and how much medication I’ve been taking for two weeks now. I really struggle when my health gets that weak, because I feel like I lose control. I don’t know if I will be able to go to meetings, or go to...

so proud of Alex Beim!

so proud of Alex Beim!

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I always have a hard time explaining what Alex does to others. He wants to create amazing moments, magical moments, playful moments in people’s lives. Lucky him, this is what he does with the company he created. Imagine dedicating your life to make others’ lives more magical? Pretty cool! Here he is, talking about what he does: http://ift.tt/1DuGFxE Filed...