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Can bad memory be a sign of higher intelligence? What should parents of school-age children know?

We’re often told that having a great memory is the key to success, especially for students. After all, you need to memorize all those facts, dates, formulas, and concepts to do well on tests and excel academically, right? However, new research suggests that forgetting some information may make you smarter.

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Understanding Childhood Procrastination: A Powerful Guide for Parents

Procrastination, often perceived as a lapse in self-regulation, is characterized by postponing tasks despite knowing the potential negative consequences. The insightful words of Edward Young, an English poet renowned for his reflective works, ‘procrastination is the thief of time’ (Young, 1854), elegantly capture the essence of this habit, originating from the Latin ‘pro’ (for) and ‘crastinus’ (about tomorrow).

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Build a Wise Mindset: The Value of Feedback in Your Child’s Life | The Mindful Word

The Mindful Word Collaboration Rather than taking the feedback for what it was—an opportunity to improve my skills and become a better speaker—instead, I lost out on the chance to learn. I let the feedback get the best of me; I didn’t leverage it as motivation to improve. Read more

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