Learning Styles And Intelligence In The Secret To Raising Smart Kids

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Learning styles and intelligence
At the end of third week, I continue to expand my horizon about human behavior. Even though, we humans are very similar to each other, it is eye-opening to find out, how different we are when it comes to learning styles. We each is gifted with unique characteristics and talents.

I find studies mentioned in “The Secret to Raising Smart Kids" “very helpful. I am fortunate that I am learning about learning styles and intelligence at the right time. My thirteen years old son is having really hard time in 8th grade. I have tried different strategies to encourage him but nothing seems to work. Study material in Las 301 gave me new ideas and tools; I can use to increase his productivity.
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