There are too many variables to say girls learn this way and boys learn that way, but as long as we are making a few general comparisons of the genders and their language development, there are a few tips I’ve found helpful when teaching girls and boys. Show and Tell: When teaching a new… Reads more »
Monthly Archives: July 2011
I Want to Leave a Better World for my Baby-Environmental Practices That Make Sense
We are bombarded daily with words such as sustainability, carbon footprint, eco-friendliness recycling & up-cycling. The decisions we make every hour will impact the world we leave behind for our little ones. How do we make our green choices? First we need to understand that one is not better than the other but rather each… Reads more »
The Link Between Language Development and Behavior (Part II)
The ability to communicate is closely tied to behavior, which is why so many tantrums can be averted by a baby’s ability to sign what they need or want. The jump start that girls take in language learning isn’t just a verbal one. There are many other facets of development that differentiate our girls from… Reads more »
Girls Take the Jump Start in Language Development (Part I)
This is the first installment on a series of articles on gender differences as reflected in communication and learning skills We’ve all heard raising a boy is different than raising a girl – and many have made the case for why one sex is easier than another – but gender plays a role in how… Reads more »
