<a href="http://frogandsnail.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/227404_4052.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-833" title="227404_4052" src="http://frogandsnail.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/227404_4052-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>I <a href="http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/how-boys-and-girls-learn-differently">recently read a nice article on the difference between boys' and girls' brains</a>. I usually tune out these sorts of stories because they're usually just alarmist headlines meant for cheap clicks, but I found a couple of useful tips on how to capitalize on the differences:

- You've probably heard that boys' brains have larger areas dedicated to mechanical and spatial functions. Tell your boys to draw a picture or storyboard before they sit down to write a story.

- Allow your son to take breaks and move around while doing schoolwork. Doodling is OK too.

- All kids need time outside, but I find this to be especially true for boys. Choose a program with adequate outdoor play space, walk to school if possible, and let the kids play outside everyday.

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