Dr. Seuss may have been onto something brilliant with his affinity for glib rhymes and the distinct rhythms in which he wrote them. Research reveals a strong link between improved memory and the use of rhymes, especially those set to distinct … [MORE]
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Characteristically, boys play more video games than girls. Interestingly, boys typically test as having greater spatial skills of the visual variety. For me, the visual-spatial gender inequality is true as my husband can look at luggage, including odd-ball pieces, and … [MORE]
As the digital age advances, parents are experiencing more angst, not less, regarding the plethora of apps, ebooks, and games their kids can download. Which ones are good for them? …which provide a kid-safe environment? These questions prevail in addition … [MORE]
Mark Twain’s quote, “The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation,” reminds me of when I wrote EggMania while relaxing on the beaches of Hawaii. When I was packing for the trip, the idea of writing a children’s … [MORE]
Walt Disney saw a theme park while standing in a swamp. Michelangelo saw “The David” in a block of marble. Were these instances of developed imagination or flukes of fate? Imagination is defined as the ability to form new images … [MORE]