Television and Children

How do we balance television and children ‘s well-being? As parents, we hear about the negative effects of television on children over and over again. Our children’s generation is much more connected to the media than we ever were. Nearly every home in the...

MOOCs Cater to Attention Span

According to several studies, the attention span of the average human being is about 10-15 minutes. Other studies say that the 15 minute attention span has declined over the last decade and reached an all-time low of 5 minutes. Still other studies are more optimistic...

How to Handle Being Homesick for the Holidays

First recorded by Bing Crosby in 1943, “I’ll be Home for Christmas” has become a holiday staple because it revealed how to handle being homesick for the holidays.. A warm, cozy home with a decorated tree, hot chocolate, family, and Bing Crosby crooning on the radio...

Test Taking Success Strategies

Taking tests isn’t hard if you understand the test taking success strategies you need to succeed. Before you stop reading because you’re one of those self-professed Bad Test-Takers and all tests are hard, let me tell you that I’m one of you. And I say that with the...