A story posted on National Public Radio's website, npr.org, cites a study in the journal Pediatrics which finds that teens who text while driving are more likely to behave in other dangerous ways, such as driving without wearing a seatbelt, drinking and driving, or...
Educational Research
Note to Parents: Overprotective Parenting Can Be Harmful
An February 22, 2013 article at Time.com cites a study published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies, which found that young adults whose parents are overly involved in their lives are less able to independently solve their own problems. As older teens and...
It’s All About How Your Praise Your Children
A story on WHYY Radio today focused on research by Professor Elizabeth Gunderson of Temple University, who looked at how parents praise their young children. She visited families in their homes and observed the type of praise provided to children at ages 1,2 and 3....
College Completion Rates
A new website, College Completion, created by The Chronicle for Higher Education, provides a wealth of data on college graduation rates across a variety of factors. If you are interested in researching graduation rates in your state, you can easily find that...
January 2012 Newsletter
In This Issue: Exercise Benefits Your Brain! Going for a jog, lifting weights, taking a swim--all are great ways to work your muscles. Have you also considered that one of the benefits of exercise is that it boosts brainpower? Family Mealtime Has Many Benefits for...
The Sleep Needs of Children and Teenagers
An article in The New York Times on Monday, May 23, 2011 by Jane Brody, answers the question "How much sleep does my child really need?" and helps parents figure out whether their children are actually getting the required amount of sleep each night. In the article,...
What They're Saying
Contact Us
A+ Test Prep and Tutoring -- Philadelphia
505 York Road, Suite 6, Jenkintown PA 19046
A+ Test Prep and Tutoring -- Montgomeryville
593-1 Bethlehem Pike, Unit #4, Montgomeryville PA 18936