Eric Cohen founded Funderstanding in 1994, a product of his passion for active and inspired learning. His day job is at a2xconsulting, where he helps small companies grow into big companies. He lives in NJ with his wife, 2 kids, dog - and his ever growing collection of fine whisky, good movies, and baseball books.
We finally have fall weather in NJ, and I am enjoying, well, tolerating, being on the wet soccer field in 40-degree temperatures. I am watching a 4th grade soccer game that my 8th grader is refereeing. I always go to … Continue reading
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Hey parents, ever been in this position? You come home from a busy day. Your kids need help getting into their homework. OK, that was too polite. They have no homework motivation. Zero. And you want to scream. Wouldn’t it … Continue reading
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I don’t complain about my sky-high property taxes. I am a happy customer of my school district so I feel I get good value. My kids get a great education. I feel confident enough in my public school that I … Continue reading
Read More“A human being is not attaining his full heights until he is educated.” Horace Mann What interests your kids? As I’ve mentioned in previous newsletters, I’ve been trying to become a better cook in the past year. I’ve bought … Continue reading
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One of the most important things any parent can do, is show their child that learning is fun by example. Writer Sheryl Berk wanted to encourage her daughter Carrie’s creativity and so the two turned Carrie’s love of cupcakes and … Continue reading
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