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Punishment vs. Discipline: Which Is Most Effective as a Parent?

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What’s the difference between punishment and discipline? Which one should you be using on your children? While often confused, discipline and punishment are not the same thing. Discipline is the act of teaching your child whereas punishment is making your child suffer for a mistake. Punishments are unhelpful and can oftentimes make situations worse. Continue reading for a deeper look into punishment vs. discipline when it comes to parenting.

What Are You Curious About? Rekindle Your Innate Wonder

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What are you curious about? How can you reclaim your authentic interests and independent thinking? In Awaken Your Genius, Ozan Varol explores the suppression of natural curiosity in traditional education systems. He offers insights on rediscovering your true self and nurturing your innate wonder about the world. Keep reading to get Varol’s techniques for rekindling your innate curiosity.

How Internet Reading Moves Us From the Depths to the Shallows

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Is the internet changing the way we read? How does online reading affect our ability to concentrate? Internet reading has transformed our habits and cognitive processes. Nicholas Carr explores this shift in his book The Shallows. He examines how deep reading, once encouraged by printed books, is being replaced by skimming and shallow engagement online. Read more to get Carr’s insights and discover how our digital habits are reshaping our minds and media consumption.

How to Tap Into Your Potential: Fun & Uncomfortable Learning

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How can you tap into your potential? What should learning be like? Adam Grant contends that to accomplish great things, you need to spend a lot of time honing your skills. To do this, you need to engage in fun, yet uncomfortable practice. Let’s explore this idea more deeply.

Higher Education and Race: Why Do US Schools Get a Bad Rap?

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How has the history of college admissions shaped our current educational landscape? Why do conservative politicians deride higher education? Ijeoma Oluo’s exploration of higher education and race reveals a complex history of exclusion and change. In her book Mediocre, she examines how American universities were initially designed for wealthy white men and how this legacy continues to impact our educational system today. Continue reading for Oluo’s analysis of race and American educational institutions.

The 3 Types of Mental Roadblocks You Need to Defeat

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What types of mental roadblocks are you likely to face when reaching your full potential? Why is it important to encounter these roadblocks? Just because you learn more when you’re having fun doesn’t mean that the path to your full potential will be a walk in the park. Adam Grant notes that the most effective learning is fun, but it also has uncomfortable roadblocks. Let’s look at the three uncomfortable mental roadblocks you’re bound to cross.

Why Learning Should Be Fun: Maximizing Potential

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Why should school be fun? How can schools be more enjoyable for children? School isn’t the most fun place for kids to spend their time, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Adam Grant argues that more schools should take the Finnish approach of playing more games and going on field trips. Discover why school and learning should be fun for children of all ages.

Can You Learn in Your Sleep? Yes—With Lucid Dreaming

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How can you learn in your sleep? How can lucid dreaming help you improve your athletic performance? The authors of Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming argue that through lucid dreaming, you can improve nearly any skill, both cognitive and physical. They even believe that training through lucid dreaming is more powerful than using mental imagery while awake. Keep reading to learn how you can learn and train while lucid dreaming.

Gang Leader for a Day by Sudhir Venkatesh: Book Overview

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Have you ever wondered what it’s really like inside a street gang? How does a sociologist navigate the dangerous world of urban crime? In Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets, Sudhir Venkatesh takes us on a wild ride through Chicago’s underworld. He shares his experiences embedded with a notorious gang, offering a rare glimpse into their operations and culture. Buckle up for a thrilling journey that will challenge your perceptions of both urban life and academic research.

Gallup’s CliftonStrengths for Students: Overview & Takeaways

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Are you tired of trying to be good at everything? What if focusing on your natural talents could lead to greater success in school? Gallup’s CliftonStrengths for Students offers a fresh perspective on personal development. This book helps you identify and leverage your unique strengths, particularly in academic and professional settings. It’s a guide to maximizing your potential by embracing what you’re naturally good at. Read on to discover how your innate talents can set you apart in school and beyond.