Helene Goldnadel

Long before your child is big enough to leaf through pages of a book or sit upright in front of a computer, he is already fit to learn - and learn he does. Toys that surround children make their own preschool. It is no secret that babies are attracted to bright colors and toddlers are fascinated with moving objects. Parents may observe their kids' eyes follow around a fallen cookie jar rolling on the kitchen floor or get attracted to medicine boxes and even specks of dirt on the floor they crawl on. This leads some parents to thinking that just about any toy would do. But parents can think again with the advent of the so-called educational toys. You might ask, "What makes a toy or any object for that matter educational?" Put in another way, what makes a shape sorter different from a plain rock or a piece of milk carton? Helene Goldnadel says the difference lies in how that toy promotes and enhances the developmental process in young children. With the knowledge of the ...

Single parent involvement in child education may seem difficult to achieve, but it isn't as difficult as you think, and the benefits make it all worth it. Benefits of Parental Involvement in Child Education A parent's involvement in their children's school and academic life has a positive impact on their child's success, not only in school, but later in life. The more a parent becomes involved in their child's education, the more likely the child is to score higher than average grades, and have a positive attitude towards school and homework. The children are also more likely to pursue higher education. Given the benefits, for some parents, however, involvement in their child's education may seem unworkable, and is true especially for working and single parents. Single parent involvement in child education is a challenge. Single parents feel they may not be able to contribute to their child's learning or to their child's school because of endless...

It has been said many times that young children are very impressionable, and learn best while they are young, but what does that mean when it comes to elementary education? As parents we always want the very best for our children, but what is the best when we are considering elementary education for our offspring? This can be a very difficult decision to make, but don't worry, it's only one of many, many decisions you'll have to make as parents! Elementary education is no doubt of extreme importance, as everything a child learns in these early days is built on as they get older. It is therefore of great importance to choose the best way for your child to get this education. Many parents nowadays feel that they can offer a better education at the elementary level at home rather than use the public education system, but is it really the best way to go? Helene Goldnadel provides a look further here. Elementary school teachers are trained to teach elementary children...

As a parent you do not have to be a reading expert to give your child a jump start in becoming a reader. However, hope you are not waiting until the child is about to start school before making reading a key part of daily life. There is so much that a parent can do to be involved in this very important process. Research says that the support that parents give to a child is the most critical factor in a child’s life. Reading is the most important determiner in how well a child will do in school and in life. Reading can open a child up to the world of knowledge like nothing else can. It is important that the process start long before a child enters school. The only person that can establish that needed foundation is a child’s parent. There are so many things that a child can learn from a parent about everyday activities and from being read to by a parent. Besides that, it can be an enjoyable experience for both the child and parent. It all begins in infancy when a child hears voices. A...

Given the hi-tech gadgets a child has access to today, it is a real challenge to get children to even open a book. If they are not watching television, they are either engrossed in an internet video game or are jabbing away at the tiny keys on their cell phone. Reading is important because it enhances language skills building a child's comprehension ability and vocabulary. It also promotes visual development and verbal skills. Additionally, reading provides us with different lenses through which we can examine our everyday lives. So, if your child is not reading enough, he is missing out on something very crucial. This how-to article lists the different tricks you can use to spark an interest in reading. Although our focus is children, you can apply a few of the tips by Helene Goldnadel to yourself too. Reading Time It should start with reserving some time for the reading ritual. It is true it's hard to find time, but it can be as little as 10-15 minutes. Do it every day. Th...

When you think about reading to children, mom is usually the person we think of. But dad's also needs to read to their children. This is just as important as mom. Evidence has shown that children whose father read to them receive higher grades in school. This activity will also help establish a bond between father and child that will last forever. This bond will help with your communication later when your child reaches their teen years. You are probably asking yourself, how do I do this? Remember to keep the process simple. Go to the library and find books that interest you and your child. These books can be picture books, that you can look at. Use the pictures as discussion starters with your child. If your child is older, then you can read chapter books to him or your child reads to you. When you start this activity it may feel unnatural, just keep at it. Remember children don't normally see their fathers as the person that reads to them. For parents that are separated by ...

There are so many products out now that claim to turn your infant into rocket scientist, or at least produce an IQ score like one. The truth is you are born with a certain amount of potential and the environment around you either contributes to or depletes it. The debate about which factors are most significant will continue beyond my days - of that much, Helene Goldnadel is sure. The reality is that you, as a parent, do play an important part in the shaping of your child's attitudes about learning. If the child is 'hot-housed' like green tomatoes that are forced to appear ripened by artificial means, he will likely develop anxiety related to extraordinary expectations. Conversely, if the child is left alone in an empty room with nothing to stimulate him, his language skills will not develop on-time, nor will his motor skills. When compared to his peers, he may appear to be delayed. The ideal situation is when a child has a variety of stimulating objects to support his de...

A child with an autism disorder presents unique challenges to educators, even those working in the special education system. As a parent, you can facilitate the educational process by teaching the teachers about your child. There Is No Typical Case Of Autism Every child is an individual, with unique abilities, challenges and learning styles. The best teachers learn to create lessons that appeal to all their students, keeping everyone interested and engaged. Among populations of typical kids, student capabilities can be assumed to vary within a certain range. They will be more alike than they are different. Autistic children may exhibit common mannerisms or learning difficulties, but the variation in behavior and abilities is typically much more pronounced than among typical children. A given child with an autism disorder may respond to information very differently than the autistic child at the next desk. For this reason, it is even more important that teachers and schools un...

Everybody wants their child to read well. The question is how can you help, right? Well, if you understand a few basic concepts, you'll be able to evaluate your child's reading skills and support their literacy goals just like a pro! When checking to see how a child is reading, a good teacher looks at several key items that can tell some pretty important information of where that child is at with their reading development. Remember, to properly manage and instruct, we have to be able to measure progress. Evaluations help us with that. First, before we begin, let's take a look at the prize. Our goal is ultimately about the Big F.... That's right, fluency. This is the grand prize. To achieve fluency, a lot of little steps have to occur and a lot of little parts need to work together. Fluency? What does fluency really mean and how can we break it down for us enough to help our own child? Some might tend to think that fluency is about how fast somebody can read - how some...

There are many factors that add up to our child's education and how it is delivered. School is not the only place for learning and ensuring that the home environment is a comfortable and stimulating area of learning is vital. As parents there are many things that we can do with our children from a very young age to ensure they have the best education and that it is delivered the way it should be. We have put together just a few ideas that will help make sure that your child receives the education that they deserve. Whether they are a budding Little Harvard student, interested in the creative arts or of a mathematical nature there are plenty of things that you can do to help. Take a look on some of points discussed by Helene Goldnadel below: Be Interested Show interest in your child's schoolwork and it will pay off. Do not limit the amount of time that you are able to dedicate to your child's work and extend your support to his/ her teacher too. Keep in contact wi...

There can be no escaping the fact that it can be quite a tricky task teaching a child who exhibits ADHD symptoms, who thus carries all of the 'baggage' that the associated ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) condition usually brings. These problems are often seen to be at their worst when it comes to finding a school that is appropriate for any child who endures such ADHD symptoms. Some schools are aware of this, and also of the problems that children affected by ADHD (and the other associated forms of Attention deficit disorder - ADD) may suffer. These more enlightened schools have often recognized the problem already, having already taken significant steps to address the issue. But there are still many schools that lag behind in their arrangements and often these schools are not in a position to answer the individual needs of a child exhibiting ADHD symptoms and characteristics. Unfortunately, the often negative influence of a child who is affected by ADHD can o...

All moms and dads need to know the different levels that their little one will experience while he or she evolves and develops. You will surely come across a number of road blocks and conflicts, and as with all things, it is usually advisable to generally be prepared. As a mother or father, you must be aware of any and all child behavior issues, regardless of how old your little one is. You need to cultivate your son or daughter in the proper manner and see if there is actually any change in his or her general mindset or temperament. If you happen to recognize a problem in its early stages, you may tackle it accordingly and your young child can start having the appropriate behavior modification. This will definitely aid your boy or girl in boosting her / his odds of living daily life the way any other ordinary youngster would. The important thing is to observe your young child and spot anything distinct. If you do recognize something, you must contact the kid's doctor and talk abo...

As all of us know, reading is one of the golden habits as it can help develop your child's creativity and also broaden their horizons. This is one habit that you would definitely want to instill in your child. Encouraging your child to read regularly requires a lot of time and patience. Children at school or kindergarten are quite young and can be influenced easily. Therefore, it is important that you are extremely sensitive towards their needs while teaching them to read. When a child learns to read, they are basically learning the art of putting disjointed letters together to form a word. This process can be quite slow and tiring for them and their attention span during this time is generally short. Don't get irritated with the child's slow progress. Helene Goldnadel suggests when you are introducing your child to the world of books; ensure that their first books are beautiful, well illustrated and colorful. The font used in the books should be large and easy to follow...

As all of us know, reading is one of the golden habits as it can help develop your child's creativity and also broaden their horizons. This is one habit that you would definitely want to instill in your child. Encouraging your child to read regularly requires a lot of time and patience. Children at school or kindergarten are quite young and can be influenced easily. Therefore, it is important that you are extremely sensitive towards their needs while teaching them to read. When a child learns to read, they are basically learning the art of putting disjointed letters together to form a word. This process can be quite slow and tiring for them and their attention span during this time is generally short. Don't get irritated with the child's slow progress. When you are introducing your child to the world of books, ensure that their first books are beautiful, well illustrated and colorful. The font used in the books should be large and easy to follow. This will make the book e...

It is undeniable that all of us love music; we just differ in the kind of music we like to play and listen frequently. Music plays a huge part in our life and life without music would seem so dull. Even when we were still inside our mother's womb up to the day we came out, we hear music play on the background or hear our beloved moms hum a lullaby. Babies easily fall asleep when they hear lullabies and most mothers believe that making their child listen to music at an early age can boost development of their musical skills. Aside from inducing sleep and making us feel relaxed, music also helps develop our brain. Studies have proven that musical education or training helps develop the left side of the brain which is responsible in processing language. We easily remember things when we link them to a particular song and this can be very helpful to schooling children. This can help them get good grades especially in math since they can associate the songs they sing to the elements o...