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If you want evidence of how music affects the brain, it makes sense to look at the brains of those who play a lot of music — professional musicians. Brain scans show…

Yoga has become quite mainstream for adults in recent years, but have you ever considered sharing the practice with your children? Yoga can benefit kids significantly, and in some ways, possibly even…

We believe in the power of learning languages. Researchers have shown the positive impact on brain development from learning languages at an early age. Children and students who learn a second or…

One of the most famous pieces of social-science research is the marshmallow test. How does it work? Mentor places a marshmallow (or any other favorite sweet of your child) in front on…

Montessori method of education is child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. The Montessori method views the child as one who is naturally eager for knowledge…

Every day I hear the same question from my new students: How long does it take to learn German? Learning German is like running a marathon. The hard truths are that you…

Many of us are familiar with three general categories in which people learn: visual learners, auditory learners, and kinesthetic learners. Beyond these three general categories, many theories of and approaches toward human…