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HOW TO MAKE YOUTUBE KIDS SAFER FOR YOUR CHILDREN

HOW TO MAKE YOUTUBE KIDS SAFER FOR YOUR CHILDREN

by Miwako Sensei | Jun 21, 2019 | About Abacus, Homework, Japanese Culture

Ensuring our kids’ safety online should be our No. 1 priority. With so many tools and apps available online, what can we do as parents? How can we protect our kids from seeing disturbing videos spreading all over the internet? YouTube Kids started out in 2015, and its...
COMPUTER GAMES: ARE THEY ALL BAD?

COMPUTER GAMES: ARE THEY ALL BAD?

by Miwako Sensei | Jun 12, 2019 | About Abacus, Homework, Japanese Culture

Nowadays, when we say “games,” it’s not just limited to physical activities like basketball or soccer. “Games” can also mean computer games. You are probably reading this with your eyebrows raising. Hear me out, I know that computer games, online gaming in particular,...
TIPS ON HOW TO BEAT EXAM STRESS

TIPS ON HOW TO BEAT EXAM STRESS

by Miwako Sensei | Jun 3, 2019 | About Abacus, Homework, Japanese Culture

It’s normal to feel anxious at exam time. After all, exam anxiety is a common occurrence among students no matter their age. Some students are able to handle these overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety while others succumb to the anxiety. In some extreme...
SENSEI MIWAKO LIVE ON KPAM RADIO: ABACUS MATH IS TRANSFORMING LIVES!

SENSEI MIWAKO LIVE ON KPAM RADIO: ABACUS MATH IS TRANSFORMING LIVES!

by Miwako Sensei | May 31, 2019 | About Abacus, Announcements, JAMS in the News, Japanese Culture

Sensei Miwako was live on KPAM Radio. Abacus math is certainly calling the attention of parents, especially at the elementary school level where STEM-related activities are at the center of their education. Parents that are looking for ways to keep their child engaged...
WHAT YOUR KIDS CAN LEARN FROM THE JAPANESE ABOUT MATH

WHAT YOUR KIDS CAN LEARN FROM THE JAPANESE ABOUT MATH

by Miwako Sensei | May 27, 2019 | About Abacus, Homework, Japanese Culture

You’ve probably watched your kids stare blankly at their math homework. It’s been more than 10 minutes, and they haven’t tackled the first problem. You try to give it more time. But, the moment you check on their progress, you discover they have abandoned math and...
THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAVELING AND HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR CHILD’S LIFE

THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAVELING AND HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR CHILD’S LIFE

by Miwako Sensei | Jul 27, 2018 | About Abacus, Parenting, Study Skills, Summer

Sure, at this age, we probably have traveled extensively. Personally, I recommend traveling at any age, but the earlier you travel and experience the world the better. The skills you acquire while traveling are priceless and you will gain important life skills along...
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