by Dr.Burhanpurkar | Oct 17, 2023 | Feature, Foundation, Hummingbird Psychology, parenting/education, Technoliteracy
One of the most common questions I get from elementary school-aged children is “Do I have to write?”. Writing is one of the most complex academic tasks. It is comprised of a number of skills that must be coordinated to communicate a coherent message to the reader,...
by Dr.Burhanpurkar | Oct 4, 2023 | Feature, Foundation, Hummingbird Psychology, parenting/education, Technoliteracy
Now that you have set the stage to peak your child’s curiosity in reading by being a good role model and providing a language and literacy rich environment, let’s take a look at how to continue that momentum. You might assume that children learn to read simply by...
by Dr.Burhanpurkar | Sep 26, 2023 | Feature, Foundation, Hummingbird Psychology, parenting/education, Technoliteracy
Seven steps towards developing a love of literature I remember the first book that I ever read. And I remember the anticipation and joy that I felt whenever I was gifted a new book. Even now, I consider opportunities to curl up with a good book to be a special...
by Dr.Burhanpurkar | May 7, 2019 | Anxiety, Feature, Hummingbird Psychology
Everyone worries. Worry is a very normal and healthy emotion that we all experience from time to time, particularly as a reaction to stress. But for some children, their worry can become excessive and interfere with their ability to enjoy school. Many children...
by Dr.Burhanpurkar | Feb 26, 2019 | Assessment, Feature, Hummingbird Psychology
Despite everyone’s best efforts, school continues to pose challenges for your child. You’ve agreed that an assessment is the best next step. Typically, parents then struggle with: How will I explain the assessment to my child? Who is going to use this information and...