Month: September 2018

For many parents, this is the time of year that they think the most about getting their kids back to school. Of course, all parents hope that their kids will do well in school and don’t want to worry too much about it. However, if you are determined to help your kids to go above and beyond the usual and really excel in their education, you don’t have to settle for just dropping them off at the door. Here are a few ideas and tips that could help your kids to make the most of the school year.

First, consider adding other enriching activities and programs to their schedule. You don’t want your kids to be too busy, but many kids will benefit from doing other things besides just sitting in a classroom. During the summer you can really expand their minds with options like chinese immersion summer camp from …

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Learning new languages can be tough, especially when you want to learn some of the hardest languages in the world (i.e. Mandarin Chinese and Russian). However, challenging doesn’t mean impossible, and there are lots of benefits to learning a new language.

Read ahead for four benefits to being open-minded to learning new languages and growing your understanding of communications across multiple cultures.

Learning a New Language Can Help Battle Cognitive Diseases

Cognitive diseases, like Alzheimer’s or Dementia, attack the parts of the brain that deal in memories and understanding. There have been studies to suggest that keeping your mind keen and challenged are good ways of combating these cognitive illnesses. Ergo, learning a new language could be challenging enough to stimulate and exercise your brain in the right places.

New Languages = More Friends and Positive Cultural Experiences

Some people have a negative outlook of other cultures because they can’t …

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