Is Sugar Harmless?

Is Sugar a Harmless Part of Childhood?   Hi Parents (grandparents, and all the adults that like to spoil children with sweet treats!) The media and child behavioural books blame sugar for everything from behavioural problems to childhood obesity and diabetes. ...

Is Knowledge Really Power?

Origin The tenth-century book Nahj Al-Balagha (originally in Arabic) is the first recorded occurrence of the phrase (opinion) “Knowledge is power” from Imam Ali (599 – 661 CE).  He said: “Knowledge is power and it can command obedience.  A man of knowledge during his...

Gender-based Learning 2

Hi Educators In the previous blog, we covered the biology of gender-based brain functions.  This blog will shed some light on how these differences impact learning and how pedagogies might be adapted to use neurobiological research in order to: Increase academic...

Gender-based Learning 1

Hi Educators Neuroscience research has established the difference between young male and female brains and the impact these differences have on learning processes – gender-based learning.  Gender impacts the process of information and, therefore, the capacity to...

Parenting with Purpose

Hi Parents Society values academic excellence and it is not unusual for parents to believe themselves responsible for the development of their child’s potential.  Driven by a system that measures success by test results, “How can I help my child be clever?” and “What...