Tag Archives: Carolyn Nooks-Teague
Photo by Marisa Howenstine on Unsplash Many factors contribute to children’s development, but in the all-embracing perspective, development boils down to the nature vs nurture debate. Where do the keys to people’s success indeed fall? Some individuals grew up with supportive and achievement-driven parents but failed to fare through in life. Their childhood success dwindled as they grew older, failing to persevere into adulthood. On the other hand, some had to fend for themselves and were rewarded with success, the…..
Photo by Aiden Craver on Unsplash It might be too early to conclude anything, given they’re still developing, but it’s already crucial for parents to support their children in exploring their gender identity. Pink is for girls, while blue is for boys. Playing with dolls and doing tea parties are activities appropriate for girls. Robots and role-playing as soldiers are better fitted for boys. Embedded deep into culture are stereotypes that define and command gender identity and expression as…..
Knowing the value of resilience in kids is essential because it allows us to help them grow into stronger and healthier children. Having a doctorate in Educational Leadership, I, Dr. Carolyn Nooks-Teague, understand that resilience is the key to a child’s survival and success. My book, Three Dimensions of Learning: A Blueprint for Learning from the Womb to the School, offers helpful insights that parents can utilize in the long run. Today, we’ll be talking about what child resilience is, the value…..
Photo by Max Fischer Traditionally, schools within the same city or schools under the same name, regardless of location, follow a specific academic system. For the longest time, this is how it’s been. While this generally works, it fails to address the needs of children suffering from PTSD or other cognitive issues. When children lag behind academic requirements, how do parents usually react? Whenever they express confusion over a subject they consider their weakness, where do adults point their fingers…..