Sarah Lipoff

Sarah is an art educator and parent. You can visit her website here.


Child Development

Creating Self Reliant Preschoolers

As a parent, we want to encourage our kids to think for themselves and make smart, positive decisions. But, sometimes, we get stuck on wanting things to be done to our own expectations and a helping hand is offered before … Continue reading

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Blog

The Teenage Brain

Once a young adult hits a certain age, several things kick into action. Not only is puberty raging, the brain is going through some amazing changes, too. The thought that the brain was finished developing in the early years is … Continue reading

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General

Language Learning and Age

Language is a funny thing. As parents, we spend many months encouraging our little ones to utter their first words and begin their voyage through language. During the school years, teachers pound proper grammar into kids’ heads. It usually is … Continue reading

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Brain

Right Brain Dominant Learners

A child’s brain is an amazing thing with areas in charge of logical thought, which may not seem to be used as often as parents (and teachers) would like, and also creativity. The brain is divided into two hemispheres – … Continue reading

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Brain

The Left Brain Dominant Child and Learning

While you’re finishing family dinner, your child has quickly organized and described how his food is positioned on his plate according to color. When at school, he’s ready to answer every question with the right answer and can’t get enough … Continue reading

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