Month: September 2021

Finger tracing enhances learning: Evidence for 100-year-old practice used by Montessori

A practice used by education pioneer Montessori in the early 1900s has received further validation, with studies showing that finger tracing makes learning easier and more motivating. Imagining an object after tracing it can generate even faster learning, for children and adults alike. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on September 28, 2021

Children who eat more fruit and veggies have better mental health

New research finds that children who eat more fruit and veg have better mental health. The study is the first to investigate the association between fruit and vegetable intakes, breakfast and lunch choices, and mental wellbeing in UK school children. The research team studied data from almost 9,000 children in 50 schools. They found that […]

Published on September 28, 2021

Can I Get the Pfizer Booster If I Received the Moderna Vaccine?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently endorsed COVID-19 booster shots for adults age 65 and older, those ages 50 to 64 with underlying medical conditions, and people age 18 and older who live in long-term care settings, at least six months after… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on September 27, 2021