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At the age of four, Jennifer Chutter’s son, Ben, taught himself to read. “I thought he was just looking at books,” recalls Chutter, 41, of Burnaby, B.C. “But then I realized he had actually figured ...

It's not uncommon for a parent seeking a disability diagnosis for their child to hear someone say: "When you were growing up, we weren't so quick to label every kid. Give it time; they'll grow out of ...

Social psychologist Mary C. Murphy explains what happens when we create an environment that obsesses over the talents of the few. Credit - Getty Images One of the greatest musical geniuses of our time ...

You may have taken the quiz as a child: What type of learner are you? You’d answer questions like, “When you see the word cat, are you more likely to a) picture a cat in your head, b) say the word ...

Teachers are underpaid and overworked, and on top of these challenges, they’re expected to temper their feelings and opinions in order to teach children without inserting their own bias. Tough job! As ...

As we begin 2020, parents can resolve to avoid labeling their children. Some common labels include "picky eater,'' “troublemaker,” “shy,” “crybaby ...