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Invited Post: Eye Training – Seeing Better Means A Smarter Child

August 12th, 2009 by Pat Wyman

                             

                                                 

Our post today is from invited guest, Dr. Stephen C. Miller of Seeing Smarter. As a developmental optometrist, his information will help your child see smarter and even be smarter!

Did you know that we see with our brains, not just our eyes? As you get better strategies for raising smarter children, eye training can very well be one your child needs for success in school, sports and life. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ear Infections Affect Literacy

August 8th, 2009 by Pat Wyman

 

In a new study by the University of Sydney, persistent ear infections can influence language and literacy later in life.

As you look for new ways to raise smarter children, it’s important to take preventative measures when it comes to ear health. Language is formed in the early years of your child’s life, and frequent ear infections often cause language and literacy delays, as any reading specialist will tell you.

Read more on the ear infection and literacy study

Remember, every child is smart in their own way,

Pat Wyman

Founder, HowToLearn.com

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Raising Smarter Children – But I Can’t Get Organized…

July 5th, 2009 by Pat Wyman

 

O.K. I admit it.  My home and office get cluttered too.  It makes life interesting, but I notice far less productive.

Especially when it comes to finding what I need, and then I make excuses. And so do my kids – even though they’re “all grown up”…

Are you frustrated too, and can’t seem to get the clutter cleaned up?  Do you wonder if your kids will clean up their rooms?

I did too, so here are some of the best tips ever - from a self-confessed
clutter collector.

They are  none too soon for anyone who wants to finally figure out a permanent way to get a clearer head and a cleaner home or workspace, while raising smarter children (who are neat and organized) at the same time!

And you just might want to hit that forward button if you have any
friends who are struggling with the same problem in their family…

Warmly,

Pat Wyman

Be sure and visit our http:.//www.HowToLearn.com site for 52 free Instant Learning Tips and a free Personal Learning Styles Inventory to find out how you or your child learn best.

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Smarter Child Activities – Learn The Alphabet and Eat It Too

June 4th, 2009 by Pat Wyman

 

There are so many great ways you can teach your child the alphabet, and I especially love this one – they get to eat the letters when you’re finished with this smarter child activity…

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Smarter Child Activities Mini Series – Parts Of Speech

May 29th, 2009 by Pat Wyman

 

Want to teach your child different parts of speech the easy way?  Have your child write a poem about a special pet…

Get a large piece of construction paper and some markers and you’re set —

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Smarter Child Activities Mini Series

May 28th, 2009 by Pat Wyman

 

In the nature vs. nurture debate, we think doing activities with your child will help you raise a smarter child in every way.

The next few posts are devoted to things you can easily do with your child…

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Motivation And Your Child – Having Trouble Motivating Your Child?

May 26th, 2009 by Pat Wyman

 

motivation  Do you have a child between 9 and 22, who you wish would be more motivated to learn? 

Last year when we asked parents and teachers to tell us their single biggest problem raising a smarter child and helping their child learn, the answer was overwhelmingly – motivation and concentration… 

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