by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jul 11, 2023 | Character, Collaboration
If you’ve ever heard the words “gimme” or “mine” from your child followed by hugging tightly any item they want all for themselves, then you know how tricky kids sharing can be. Young children usually put their own needs above others, and helping them understand that...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 28, 2023 | Ask Dr. Jody
What a great question! While it may be a few years before your 2-year-old is reading and doing math, there are some really important foundational learning skills being developed at age 2 that are critical for later success. The Short Cut 2-year-olds are learning fast...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 28, 2023 | Ask Dr. Jody
I love this question because it signals your interest in having your child contribute in meaningful ways to your overall family dynamic, and it shows that you care about taking your child’s developmental needs and abilities into account. Well done! The Short Cut Kids...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 25, 2023 | Creativity & Curiosity, Curiosity
Curiosity can help your child discover new interests, new places, even new ways of looking at the world they already know. It may have as much impact as intelligence in influencing academic success, and it has been linked to greater happiness in adults. So it’s...
by Dr. Jody Sherman LeVos | Jun 25, 2023 | Critical Thinking
Does it sometimes feel like your child isn’t the greatest at following directions? Or the older they get, the more they want to do everything their way, regardless of the instructions given to them? Following directions may seem like a personality trait, but it’s...
