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The Be Dynamic Through Speed Reading method, by Dr. Jay Polmar, is designed for those who read large volumes of printed material. Sometimes they get frustrated when they can’t keep up with all the intriguing literature that is released. Authors around the world produce printed data and fiction, at a rate so phenomenal, that even the most avid of readers struggle to keep up. With our DYNAMIC SPEED READING method, you’ll easily be able to read twice to three times the amount you now read in the same time.

The human brain/mind is capable of comprehending and cataloging from 10,000 to 50,000 units of information every minute (one unit being equal to one word) and this is based upon old statistics. Based on the new technologies in education and strides in self-development, your brain/mind is capable of much more.

The human body is a vehicle that records various senses and transfers them to our brain/mind. The brain/mind acts like a computer. Perhaps the brain/mind is the body’s operational computer to make easier for us to learn. We learn through information (data) that is transmitted in many ways. We receive data through our five physical senses, and our brain/mind makes decisions, choices and judgments from those factors.  Read more...

ACCELERATED PACING METHOD:

Hand movements can cause improvement of reading speed. Now I’ll introduce to you the well-known pacing movement. It uses your index finger of your dominant hand, i.e. right handed use right hand, to scan a line by running your finger under the type you are reading. Always turn the page with the unused, non-dominant hand. Don’t move your head, keep it still.

It’s simple. Just replace all your bad reading habits with one easily learned one: You’ll use your pacing hand. It breaks each of these habits automatically while it increases your reading speed.

The basic pacing movement utilizes the index finger of your dominant hand, i.e. right handed use right hand, to scan a line by running your finger under the type you are reading. Turn the page with the unused, non-dominant hand. Never move your head when reading, keep it still.

To understand this concept, you must understand that your nemesis “The Babbler” (your own inner voice) is reading to you in silent speech and then it goes into your brain.

You’ll read without sub-vocalizing, hearing it your mind.  Read more...

Did you ever wish for an extensive manual for parents details how to handle each phase of a child’s life? The life of parents’ would have been a bed of roses if such a thing ever existed. However, since this is not the case, let us see what can be done. Before placing the blame on your child or anyone else, look within yourself to understand what led to your child becoming a troubled teen. Knowing the dos and don’ts for parents at this point of the child’s life can come in handy in this toughest phase of life.

Teenage counseling sessions

Of course, converting your problem into someone else’s problem is always the easy way out and in fact the simplest way to solve it. But, this is not what constitutes as parenting troubled teens; it is just shifting responsibilities on someone else’s shoulder and should only be resorted to when you have tried everything else and failed. In many cases, your teenage child might even hate you for doing it, because they have a funny way of reaching out, which you might think as resistance and unnecessary rebellion.

Communicate with your child  Read more...

Raising teenagers is a herculean task and the intensity increases multifold if you have to deal with a troubled teen. Today, thanks to the intense peer pressure at school and their surroundings, it is easy for children in their adolescence to fall prey to negative traits and behaviors, not to forget the addition to drugs, smoke, drinks and even sex.

In the years gone by, it was difficult to find places that could provide help for teens. But today, things are much different and there are various places that parents can consider to get the best help for teens. Counseling sessions, therapy, troubled teen schools and camps – the list of places are extensive. In this article, we shall focus on four choices that are sure to work their magic to provide help for teens.

Help within home

There can be no better place for your child to overcome his/her problems than at home. When looking out for help for teens options, consider your home to be the first choice. When you notice your teenager going wayward, see what you as parents can do to help them. If identified in early stages, it is possible to help your child overcome the problem easily. However, if you feel that things have gone beyond your control, then, don’t hesitate to seek outside help. The faster you realize your child needs help, the easier it is for them to reform.  Read more...

Do not hesitate to obtain teen counseling when necessary

Gone are the days when teen counseling used to be something that only naughty or lower socio-economic kids would require. In fact, even the relatively well off kids from extremely affluent families are in need for teen counseling because their parents are just not able to measure up and understand what seems to be the problem with these kids. Being a parent is never a bed of roses, something that all parents discover at a later stage in their lives! It is all about making sacrifices and adjusting your life to make sure that your kid is accommodated and cared for.

When the changes you are supposed to make are not good enough, your kid is bound to fight back! Instead of shutting them down and wielding your authoritative hand, consider sending them to teen counseling. There are a number of kids out there today that have benefited significantly from this program and grew up to be independent and productive adults, all thanks to the effect of teen counseling during their younger years. In fact, the program has become so good today that the results can be observed almost immediately and you will not be separated from your kid for too long.  Read more...

Music stimulates children’s thinking skills, encourages creativity, and develops musical ability. Introduce music to babies by singing, humming, and chanting. It doesn’t matter if the songs are sung off-key; babies love hearing sounds, especially those made by their parents. They are also riveted by rattles and other noisemakers.

Toddlers can already clap and dance to music, so introduce them to nursery rhymes and songs they can dance to. This helps develop their motor and verbal skills.

Preschoolers love musical instruments like xylophones, drums, toy keyboards and guitars. Musical books and CD’s would also be greatly appreciated.

Experimenting with sounds stimulates a child’s brain. For example, parents can make a guitar out of rubber bands and a cereal box. Just stretch rubber bands of different thickness around the box and pluck to create sounds.

Musical toys, as we all know are very popular for the children. MUsical toys vary from those that produce soothing sounds to relax your baby’s mind, to noise-making variety that interests the child. These toys are also designed to fit in any age group.  Read more...

When it is time to return to work and to find Farmers Branch Texas day care for your child, it can be overwhelming and stressful knowing where to find the right kind. Finding the right day care can make your return to work far less stressful for you and your child. Luckily there are many high quality Farmers Branch Texas day care centers available.

The first thing to think about when you need child care for your child is the type of care that you want. There are many different styles of Farmers Branch Texas day care that is available to you. You can choose a child care center, an in home child carer that comes to your home, an in home child carer that operates out of their own home, a family member to provide child care or before and after school care. The type of child care option that you choose will depend on the options that are available to you, your budget and your needs.

When looking for a child care center, one of the best ways to find one is to get recommendations from fellow parents. They will know all the ins and outs of the center they use for their children and be able to give impartial recommendations.  Read more...

A child’s first dance recital is a very special opportunity for her parents to show her how proud they are of her. Dance recitals show off dance routines that your little one has been planning for all year. Here are some suggestions of how to make your little one’s first dance recital special.

Put an ad in your local newspaper. Many newspapers have extra ad space for birthday wishes, engagement or marriage announcements, and other special events for a moderately affordable price. Wish them luck publicly or tell them how proud you are by placing an ad in the paper on their big day.

Bring flowers with you to their performance. You can make it a surprise by having a sibling or family member grab them from the car after your dancer is with the rest of her classmates. Flowers are beautiful and are a very appropriate gift for a first dance performance.

Video tape her performance at the recital. Video taping it yourself, rather than just ordering a DVD of the performance, will allow you the chance to focus on her and her routines and really single her out. You can post your video up online on YouTube or your blog later to share with family or friends that couldn’t make it.  Read more...