Parents are responsible for the education of their children. Our nation was founded at a time when parents had limited support in the discharge of that responsibility. In most communities it rested entirely on their shoulders. Today we have a
Teens With Autism
Dr. Rebecca Lundwall Dr. Terisa Gabrielsen Drs. Rebecca Lundwall and Terisa Gabrielsen discuss their research with teenagers and especially with girls, who are more adept at imitating others and are
A Parent’s Role in Education
In Colonial America, education was the responsibility of the family. If the family was wealthy enough, they could hire a tutor. If not, they relied on literate parents and older siblings to provide the instruction. All decisions on curriculum, instructional
It Takes a Village
The proverb It takes a village to raise a child. has been used frequently, especially since Jane Cowen-Fletcher published her book It Takes a Village in 1994 and Hillary Rodham Clinton published It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children
Parental Expectations
When we find out we are about to become a parent, we often expect a great deal of ourselves, sometimes overwhelmingly so. I was expecting to become some flawless being who always had everything in control and met my childs
Autism Early Interventions
Dr. Terisa Gabrielsen Dr. Rebecca Lundwall Drs. Terisa Gabrielsen and Rebecca Lundwall of Brigham Young University share their research findings on Autism, characteristics, indications and early interventions. Here are the links they
The Thrill of Becoming a Parent
We set goals and make plans to ensure that we lead a full and purposeful life. Many people set a goal to become a parent. There can be a number of reasons why this decision is made. Maybe they feel