by Miwako Sensei | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting
Without a doubt, the television is a double-edged sword. Yes, there are benefits, but too much TV can also be a liability. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that young children should spend less than two hours watching television. Moreover, children younger...
by Miwako Sensei | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting
Today, we live in a world where images can be easily manipulated. Photoshop is only one of the thousands of photo editing software available online. And, one does not need sophisticated computer knowledge to edit images with today’s technology. In fact, even social...
by Miwako Sensei | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting
Many parents ask me what’s the best age to give their child a phone. The first thing I remind them is they are not giving their child a just phone, they are giving them a powerful tool with access to information the child might not be ready for. But I also know it’s a...
by Miwako Sensei | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting
Children’s access to social media puts learning about life on steroids Today’s parents are under constant fire. They need to be on their toes at all times. Their parents and grandparents lived in very different times when children had a much slower introduction and...
by Miwako Sensei | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting
As a child, my parents put me in every extracurricular activity you could possibly think of. Although I am eternally grateful and fortunate to have parents who wanted me to try everything (and had the financial means to allow me to experience so many activities), I...
by Miwako Sensei | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting
It’s fall, and school is back in full swing! By now, you’ve certainly adopted a routine. The beginning of the school year is always busy, especially with first-of-the-year activities plus sporting events and other school-related appointments. Certainly, as a parent,...
