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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T LIMIT YOUR CHILD’S TV TIME?

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T LIMIT YOUR CHILD’S TV TIME?

by Miwako Sensei | Nov 27, 2019 | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting

Without a doubt, the television is a double-edged sword. Yes, there are benefits, but too much TV can also be a liability. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that young children should spend less than two hours watching television. Moreover, children younger...
HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S BODY IMAGE?

HOW DOES SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S BODY IMAGE?

by Miwako Sensei | Nov 18, 2019 | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting

Today, we live in a world where images can be easily manipulated. Photoshop is only one of the thousands of photo editing software available online. And, one does not need sophisticated computer knowledge to edit images with today’s technology. In fact, even social...
IS IT TIME TO GIVE YOUR CHILD A CELLPHONE?

IS IT TIME TO GIVE YOUR CHILD A CELLPHONE?

by Miwako Sensei | Nov 8, 2019 | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting

Many parents ask me what’s the best age to give their child a phone. The first thing I remind them is they are not giving their child a just phone, they are giving them a powerful tool with access to information the child might not be ready for. But I also know it’s a...
SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE REAL FAKE NEWS! DON’T LET IT FOOL YOUR CHILD

SOCIAL MEDIA IS THE REAL FAKE NEWS! DON’T LET IT FOOL YOUR CHILD

by Miwako Sensei | Oct 28, 2019 | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting

Children’s access to social media puts learning about life on steroids Today’s parents are under constant fire. They need to be on their toes at all times. Their parents and grandparents lived in very different times when children had a much slower introduction and...
WHAT I LEARNED FROM ABACUS: SENSEI’S DAUGHTER TELLS HER STORY

WHAT I LEARNED FROM ABACUS: SENSEI’S DAUGHTER TELLS HER STORY

by Miwako Sensei | Oct 19, 2019 | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting

As a child, my parents put me in every extracurricular activity you could possibly think of. Although I am eternally grateful and fortunate to have parents who wanted me to try everything (and had the financial means to allow me to experience so many activities), I...
MAKE THIS SCHOOL YEAR THE BEST ONE YET!

MAKE THIS SCHOOL YEAR THE BEST ONE YET!

by Miwako Sensei | Oct 10, 2019 | Careers, College, Education, Math, Parenting

It’s fall, and school is back in full swing! By now, you’ve certainly adopted a routine. The beginning of the school year is always busy, especially with first-of-the-year activities plus sporting events and other school-related appointments. Certainly, as a parent,...
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Founded in 2001, JAMS is proud to be the only math school in the Portland and Beaverton area certified by the League for Soroban Abacus. We use the teachings of Abacus & Anzan instruction to build a solid and strong foundation of mental mathematics with lifelong skills.

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