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Research Validates Abacus Math Improves Cognitive Abilities

Research Validates Abacus Math Improves Cognitive Abilities

by Lucy C | Nov 28, 2021 | Education, Improve Cognitive Ability, Math, Research on Abacus

Abacus – The ancient computer The abacus is most commonly attributed to the East Asian countries and, in its most recognizable form, dates back to the 2nd Century B.C.  Although it is usually referred to as an ancient calculator, the abacus is closer to a computer...
Interest in Soroban Abacus is picking up throughout the world

Interest in Soroban Abacus is picking up throughout the world

by Lucy C | Nov 24, 2021 | Abacus gains interest globally, About Abacus, Japanese Culture, Math, Soroban abacus

According to International Journal of Research in Education and Science, “Soroban Abacus training helps students in terms of problem-solving abilities, creativity, development of concepts and interest towards mathematics.” This tool helps with calculations of numbers...
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T LIMIT YOUR CHILD’S TV TIME?

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T LIMIT YOUR CHILD’S TV TIME?

by Miwako Sensei | Nov 27, 2019 | 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...
HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S BODY IMAGE?

HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S BODY IMAGE?

by Miwako Sensei | Nov 18, 2019 | 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...
IS IT TIME TO GIVE YOUR CHILD A CELLPHONE?

IS IT TIME TO GIVE YOUR CHILD A CELLPHONE?

by Miwako Sensei | Nov 8, 2019 | 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...
SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE REAL FAKE NEWS! DON’T LET IT FOOL YOUR CHILD

SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE REAL FAKE NEWS! DON’T LET IT FOOL YOUR CHILD

by Miwako Sensei | Oct 28, 2019 | 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...
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