Writing instruction in early education should be about more than letter formation and penmanship, argue Michigan State University researchers who found preschool teachers don’t often encourage writing for communication purposes. Hope Gerde, associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, said: “Few teachers in this study think about writing as communication. “However, ...
People have always been conscious of their bodies, spending countless hours worrying whether they were too fat, too thin, and so on. Unfortunately, our children are not immune to these concerns. Getting ridiculed for being overweight can shatter a kid’s self-belief and push them into depression. It is at such times that social worker Jessica ...
The largest water management feature in Khmer history was built in the 10th century as part of a short-lived ancient capital in northern Cambodia. However, the system failed in its first year of operation, probably contributing to the return of the capital to Angkor Wat. An international team of researchers led by Dr. Ian Moffat ...
The Hmong people are a community native to East and Southeast Asia. They hold a grand celebration on their New Year, which will be observed between November 29 and December 1 in 2019. In addition to celebrating a new beginning, the festival is also dedicated to thanking the community’s ancestors and spirits. The Hmong community’s ...
There is a growing trend of people opting to dye their clothes using natural, plant-based dyes. Not only does dyeing your clothes the natural way provide natural-looking colors for the fabric, but the process also ensures that no harmful chemicals are used. While this may be a labor-intensive process, natural dyeing is highly recommended if ...
A study has concluded that the earliest ancestors of anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens) emerged in a southern African “homeland” and thrived there for 70,000 years. The breakthrough findings are published in the prestigious journal Nature. The authors propose that changes in Africa’s climate triggered the first human explorations, which initiated the development of ...
Laundry detergents often contain chemicals that can be harmful to you and your family. Why use them when you can create an eco-friendly cleaning solution that is safe? One such eco-friendly laundry detergent recipe that was uploaded to Facebook in September has gone viral with more than 11,000 likes and 14,000 shares. Eco-friendly laundry detergent ...
There are some who might say that the old times were better. While that can be seen as an idealistic viewpoint, it cannot be accepted as truth. Anyone who objectively looks at history will understand that the modern era is the best time to be alive, offering better opportunities than in the past. Elon Musk ...
Only 15 percent of Australians can balance work and family responsibilities. Young dads consider paid parental leave to look after their kids to be as important to their future success at work as mothers. And it’s the same trend in attitudes to shared household work, according to new research. However, young men without children are ...
Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies’ DNA, according to a Rutgers-led study. Lead author Dipak K. Sarkar, a Distinguished Professor and director of the Endocrine Program in the Department of Animal Sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, said: “Our findings may make it easier to test ...
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