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The Great Rewiring: How the "Phone-Based Childhood" is Failing Gen Z
童年的重塑:「手机童年」如何毁了 Z 世代 How Smartphones are failing Gen Z The Great Rewiring: How the "Phone-Based Childhood" is Failing Gen Z Introduction If you look at the data surrounding adolescent happiness, a disturbing trend emerges. Tweens and teens in the 90s and early 2000s were, on average, happier than their predecessors. But around 2012, that trend reversed dramatically. The first generation of teens to go through adolescence with a smartphone in their pocket is now the most anxi
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Dec 3, 20254 min read


Raising Champions: Why the Second Stage of Parenting is All About Training
What does an Olympic athlete do when they want to win a gold medal? They practice. And then they practice some more. They train...
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Jul 19, 20253 min read


The Farmer's Secret: Why the First 5 Years of Parenting Are Everything
showcase the value of discipline and guidance in a positive and compassionate way Ever noticed how a skilled farmer prepares their field?...
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Jun 22, 20252 min read


Raising Bilingual Children: Lessons from the 'One Parent, One Language' Approach
Raising Bilingual Children Many parents aspire to raise bilingual children, believing that consistent language exposure at home will...
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Mar 9, 20253 min read


Conscious Parenting: Accepting Your Child Unconditionally
Accepting your child unconditionally The journey of parenting is often filled with joy, laughter, and love. But it can also be fraught...
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Mar 2, 20252 min read


Beyond "Plan A": A 3-Step Strategy for Solving Problems with Your Child
Connecting with your child through empathy As parents, we often jump into "fix-it" mode when our children face challenges. We have the...
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Feb 15, 20252 min read


Decoding the Homework Struggle: Why Collaboration is Key
Student Struggling with Chinese Homework Homework battles. Every parent has been there. The tears, the tantrums, the thrown pencils –...
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Feb 5, 20252 min read


Beyond the Brain: How Embodied Learning Can Transform Your Child's Chinese Education
✨ Help Your Child Learn FASTER and with MORE Joy! 💖 We often think of learning as a purely mental activity, confined to the brain. But...
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Jan 14, 20252 min read


Breaking Free from the Rearview Mirror: How to Unlock Your Child's Full Potential in Learning Chinese
Unlock your child's full potential in learning Chinese Do you ever find yourself looking back more than looking forward? While reflection...
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Jan 9, 20252 min read


Beyond the "Mental Picture": How to Make Smarter Choices in Your Child's Education
We all have mental pictures – those preconceived notions and assumptions about how things should be. While these mental shortcuts can be...
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Jan 4, 20252 min read


Is Your Child's "Bad" Grade Actually a Sign of Progress?
The Surprising Truth About Test Scores! We get it. Seeing a less-than-stellar grade on your child's test can be disheartening. But before...
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Dec 28, 20242 min read


Are You on Autopilot? The Unconscious Influence of Priming
Your brain can control your life. Use it wisely! Do you ever feel like your thoughts and actions are not entirely your own? The concept...
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Dec 19, 20242 min read


Is Your Child's Smartphone Stealing Their Childhood?
In today's digital age, smartphones have become ubiquitous, even finding their way into the hands of young children. While technology...
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Dec 14, 20242 min read


🎮 Play-Based Childhood vs. Phone-Based Childhood: Which Nurtures Healthy Development? 🤔
Jonathan Haidt's insightful book, "The Anxious Generation," explores the rising rates of anxiety and depression among young people. One...
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Dec 8, 20242 min read


Reduce Screen time without Scream time
Tired of the screen time struggle? Want to avoid turning "screen time" into "scream time"? Here's how to reduce screen time without the...
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Nov 25, 20241 min read
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