Wow.

Honestly... there are so many new-age methods nowadays that supposedly help a child's learning ability. According to today's Midlands article a child sitting on a Yoga ball (instead of a chair) can "sharpen attention and improve posture". I sat on those waxy-textured chairs all throughout elementary school (even carved my initials on it a few times), and my attention span seems to be fine, although I admit my posture could be improved. The article shares evidence that explains how these balls stimulate a child's brain.

Okay, so I guess it's kind of cool that there are all these recent bursts of methods that help children... but seriously, what's next? A kid sticking a piece of broccoli up their nose will improve eyesight?

-Lindsay, photo editor