Thu 07 April 2016
How can you tell the difference between a naughty child and a child with an Autistic Spectrum Condition? What kind of things upset a child with autism? How should other children interact with children on the spectrum?
Thu 08 October 2015
For years now, psychologists have agreed that there are distinct ways that children and adults prefer to learn. Knowing your child’s learning style can help you to support your child, allowing them to get the most out of their education. Here our friends at BrightMinds offer their insights, including a learning style quiz!
Tue 02 June 2015
Tests are now a big part of our childrens’ lives. But they needn’t be a slog, full of angst and arguments, and with a bit of thought and imagination revision can, dare I say it, actually be quite enjoyable and give your kids a real sense of achievement.
Thu 16 April 2015
Don’t you love an unexpected benefit? You know, when a decision or a course of action has positive consequences that you didn’t intend or foresee. We had our own unexpected benefit moment at BrainBox HQ recently…
Tue 13 January 2015
The world is changing fast. Reading, writing and arithmetic might have been the buzzwords while we were at school, but what about our children – what skills do they need to learn to equip them for the future? We pick out five essentials...