Life Lesson: Very Good Lives By J.K. Rowling

Very Good Lives started as a commencement address at Harvard University in 2008 by J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books. In it she focused on two concepts: the importance of imagination and the benefits of failure. All too often in life, children learn to Read More …

Life Lesson: The Monkey Business Illusion (AKA The Invisible Gorilla)

Humans are great a focussing all their attention on the smallest of details, but there’s a problem with this: it means that we often miss very obvious things that are going on around us because we are just not paying attention to the right cues Read More …

Life Lesson: Ten Rules For Using The Internet To Discuss With Your Child

The internet provides a wealth of information and opportunities, both good and bad, for kids, but how do you ensure that they understand what the internet is, and the risks associated with using it? Some parents will simply let their child dive in and hope that Read More …