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Who were the Polgar sisters? How did their father use ultralearning techniques when raising them? Judit Polgar was the best female chess player in history. This was because the Polgar sisters’ father raised them using ultralearning practices. This shows that a child does not need to be a “prodigy” to excel, she just needs to be raised using specific disciplines. Keep reading to learn how Laszlo Polgar raised the famous Polgar sisters.
Who is Barack Obama’s mother? What was Barack Obama’s relationship with his mother like, and how did it influence him to go into politics? Barack Obama’s mother, Ann, had a huge influence in young Barack Obama’s life. She resisted norms and encouraged him to think critically about the world around him, and to always have empathy. Read more about Barack Obama, his mother, and how she shaped his life.
What was John Bowlby’s attachment theory? How did Mary Ainsworth further Bowlby’s research? The Bowlby attachment theory states that children need two things: safety and exploration. And when a child feels unsafe, they will reach out for their parent. Ainsworth took the theory even further and came up with the three different attachment styles. Keep reading to learn more about Bowlby’s attachment theory.
How is pregnancy a competition between mother and fetus? Why does a natural birth bond a mother and child? Why do babies cry? Evolutionary medicine says that pregnancy is a war between the mother and fetus. This is because the fetus manipulates the mother’s body to provide more nutrients, sometimes at the cost of the mother’s health. Even after birth, a baby will naturally alert its mother to its needs. Keep reading for more information on the evolution of human pregnancy.
How did Michelle Obama struggle with pregnancy? How did the Obama family affect Barack’s political reputation? Michelle Obama always dreamed of being a mother but when the time came, she struggled to get pregnant. After trying many different methods, she finally became pregnant thanks to IVF. But it wasn’t smooth sailing from there. The Obama’s new family impacted both of their careers. Continue on to learn about Michelle Obama’s pregnancy and the effects it had on her life.
What was Michelle Obama’s family life like growing up? What influences did Michelle’s parents have on her education? Michelle Obama’s first stage of Becoming starts with her family life in Chicago. She grew up in a one-bedroom apartment with her parents and older brother and she credits her mother, Marian, for teaching her to value education. Keep reading to learn more about Michelle Obama’s family and childhood.
What event awoke Michelle Obama’s ambitious nature? Why does Michelle credit her mother for her success? Michelle Obama has been an overachiever since she can remember. Even in kindergarten, she strived to get that gold star and she even skipped the second grade because she was too advanced for the class. Continue on to learn more about Michelle Obama’s childhood.
Are there reasons why sports are good for kids? How can kids benefit from learning competitiveness at an early age? Kids have long been involved in sports. In addition to keeping kids occupied and healthy, there are other reasons why sports are good for kids, including that it teaches mental strength. Keep reading for some of the reasons why sports are good for kids.
What was it like for Malia and Sasha Obama to grow up in the White House? How did the Obama girls handle the media attention? Growing up in the White House means constant secret agent escorts and being followed by the media. Yet, Malia and Sasha grew up to be respectable women despite living in the shadow of their dad’s presidency. Keep reading to learn about how Malia and Sasha Obama handled growing up in the White House.
What is life in the White House like? What was it like for Malia and Sasha to grow up as the President’s children? When the Obamas moved into the White House, everything about their home lives changed. The family had no privacy from the secret service, the kids had to be accompanied to school by armed agents, and Michelle couldn’t even open a window to let in a breeze. But they were harshly reminded why it’s all necessary. Keep reading to learn about life in the White House.