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The Genius of Steve Jobs and the Marketing of his Self-Sanctioned Biography

In December Walter Isaacson author of the bestselling biography ‘Steve Jobs’ came to Kansas City through the efforts of Rainy Day Books...
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Why is Missouri cutting out 'Parents as Teachers' program?

Two more weeks. That's all that Governor Nixon of Missouri is giving the progressive'Parents as Teachers' program. In two weeks, all...
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How to help prevent ADHD in your child

Thinking that ADHD is all genetic is a cop-out. Just like IQ is only about 50% genetic, the main causes of ADHD are the environmental triggers....
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Why should you teach your child to read before kindergarten?

1. Why should parents teach their children to read before kindergarten? There are many good reasons, such as: To increase their child’s IQ,...
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How to help your child excel at math

Did you know that the earlier a child learns basic concepts, the greater her capacity for learning later? Children learn best from their own...
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Why Sesame Street may not be good for your child

Did you know that Sesame Street may not be the best reading-readiness TV show for your child? Many early reading experts such as Glynne Sutcliffe...
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What are the characteristics of a gifted child? part 4

Recognizing the Characteristics of Gifted Children Moms and dads will get a kick reading through the following definitions and recognizing their...
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What are the characteristics of a gifted child? part 3

Did you know that gifted children can have hidden learning disabilities? They go undiscovered because gifted children can easily compensate for...
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What are the characteristics of a gifted child? part 2

So, what is giftedness and how can parents recognize it? Gifted children see the world differently because of their complex thought processes, as...
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What are the characteristics of a gifted child? part 1

Perhaps you are wondering if your child is gifted. What are the characteristics of a gifted child? Where can you get your child tested and assessed...
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