On a radio show recently, the host asked me about our brand name of “ManiaTales.” What does it mean? Why did we choose it? As for the “Mania” part, Dictionary.com defines mania as “excessive enthusiasm or excitement, a craze.” “Enthusiasm” … [MORE]
Is there a genius genie that sneaks into nurseries and sprinkles select babies with magical “smart dust” — glistening particles laden with intellectual and creative gifts? Albert Einstein believed that aspects of genius existed in everyone upon birth. He said, … [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]
Albert Einstein said, “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairytales. If you want your children to be more intelligent, read them more fairytales.” Yet, some parents and teachers take issue with the value of stories ranked … [MORE]