What they missed in school is learning basic cooking skills. There are some subjects that are not optional such as reading, writing and arithmetic. But eating is not optional either, so learning the basics of cooking and being healthy should be taught at young age.
Learning phonics vs. sight reading. Still need convincing?
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SHUT UP AND LISTEN!
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One Thing I Did Right by my Child
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The Great Myth about “Attention Span”: Kids should sue the ‘experts’ for libel and slander!
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THE GREAT MYTH: SELF ESTEEM CAN BE TAUGHT
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THE MOST IMPORTANT THING EVER!
There is only ONE factor that will determine your child's mental and physical health and vitality...
What IS education anyway? Warning: this article is cynical, snarky but true all the same.
As I looked at writing about this subject I had a horrible realization: it appears that no one...
What is the key to strong spelling skills?
If your children are good readers, does this mean that they are good spellers? I think the answer...