This blog is the second of a five-part series looking at how the Agile Mindset at Becker College prepares students for jobs that do not yet exist. The first entry in this collection provided an overview of the college’s affirmation of the ...
Read More »AAP Says Interactive Screen Time for Kids Can Be Healthy
From laptops at home to tablets at school, kids use technology daily, and device use is beginning at an earlier and earlier age. In fact, parents are letting toddlers and even infants play with their phones and tablets. By now you’ve ...
Read More »early puberty in girls at an all-time high
Kids these days are growing up too fast – literally. A recent study shows that a significant number of girls are beginning to develop breasts and hit puberty by age 7 or 8, around second grade. Often referred to as precocious puberty, ...
Read More »support for gay teens facing homophobia and bullying
Suicides spur fight against homophobia In the span of a few weeks in September and early October 2010, at least five gay teens in the U.S. took their own life after struggles with teasing and bullying in school. The suicides of Tyler ...
Read More »aap says interactive screen time for kids can be healthy
From laptops at home to tablets at school, kids use technology daily, and device use is beginning at an earlier and earlier age. In fact, parents are letting toddlers and even infants play with their phones and tablets. By now you’ve ...
Read More »homeschooling pros and cons
Homeschooling is becoming more popular every day, with a growth rate of 7 to 15 percent per year. There are about two million children currently learning at home. Homeschooled kids do well on standardized tests, are welcome at colleges and universities, and ...
Read More »8 tips to protect your kids from “catfishing” online
If you’re like most parents, you probably didn’t learn what “catfishing” means until the news of theManti Te’o hoax broke and the new MTV documentary-style show Catfish became a hit in early 2013. For those who still don’t know, catfishing means “to pretend ...
Read More »top 10 skills for high-school students
Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, developing the following 10 skills will help you achieve success in school, in your chosen career, and in life. Share to FacebookShare to PinterestShare to TwitterShare to EmailShare to More Time Management ...
Read More »conversation starter: which country has the most languages?
The island nation of Papua New Guinea has the most languages of any country in the world. Find out how many! Share to FacebookShare to PinterestShare to TwitterShare to EmailShare to More How many languages can you name? There’s ...
Read More »how to get involved in the pta
If you’re a first time parent of a grade school child, you may want to consider joining joining the PTA. Here’s how you can get involved. Share to FacebookShare to PinterestShare to TwitterShare to EmailShare to More If you’ve never ...
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