“Read It Again, Please!”
Ever wonder why your child wants the same story to be read every night? Knowledge is not given – it is built – and children need to build on what is familiar to them. Repetition… Read the rest
Bullying
DID YOU KNOW? 1 in 7 students in grades K-12 is either a bully or a victim of bullying.
Bullying is a repeated, aggressive pattern of behaviour with the intention of putting another… Read the rest
Colouring In
I have heard that some artists disapprove of colouring books as they say this restricts a child’s creativity. However, there are many benefits of colouring exercises and colouring… Read the rest
Childhood Fears
Can you remember being scared as a child? I certainly can and especially at night! Maybe childhood fears are more real at night because it’s the only time when the child is alone? Maybe… Read the rest
Divorce
The heartache a divorce causes is very deep for all involved and one cannot blame any member of the triangle (Mom, Dad or child) for not knowing how to act. I have over the many years… Read the rest
Self Esteem Is Fragile, Handle It With Care
Self-esteem is how a person evaluates himself and this concept appears to fluctuate throughout life. As a parent or teacher we can nurture self-esteem in a child and help it to grow… Read the rest
Language & Development
Language is made up of listening, speaking, reading and writing, and all the components of language are closely linked. Parents can assist the child to develop listening and speaking… Read the rest
Concentration
Our brains are limited to the amount of information we can process at a single time. Therefore, it is imperative that children learn to concentrate as it is vital for the memory and… Read the rest
How To Deal With Common Behaviour Problems
The child who whines:
Tell him that you do not understand him when he uses “that” voice. He needs to use a nice voice for you to understand him properly.
The child who steals:
A child… Read the rest
The Image Of The Mother
The Image of the Mother 4 YEARS OF AGE – My mommy can do anything! 8 YEARS OF AGE – My mom knows a lot! A whole lot! 12 YEARS OF AGE – My mother doesn’t really know… Read the rest