Thanks to vastateparkstaff for the image. When you have a child, you hope that they will be healthy and happy. You hope that they will grow up smart and forward thinking. Most of all, you hope that they will be kind and compassionate. However, these attributes can be taught from a young age. Don’t just hope! Shape your child’s understanding of compassion and empathy. They’ll grow into a kind-hearted, compassionate adult. Many skills can be instilled in children at a young...
Not too long ago when we were little kids, the mere knowledge that it was finally summertime again sent us into a state of delirium as our heads filled up with excited thoughts of all the mischief we’d now be able to get up to under the sun. You tend to look forward to just being able to jump into the pool and make a proper water bomb, or head to the beach to experience summer the best way we knew how. You only need to look at the printed photographs some of us still have of...
Pulling some great inspiration from the perfect guide to the perfect gift for any occasion, our focus today falls specifically on gifts to celebrate the birth of your child. If your wife or girlfriend has just given birth to your baby, or is soon to be doing so, then it’s about time you put some thought into gifts. Some people even like to call them ‘push gifts’. It’s tradition for a man to buy his other half a gift when she gives birth. This is to celebrate the birth...
Christmas shopping is a huge hassle. When you hit the stores this year, you will likely find the experience a huge stress. What makes Christmas shopping even more difficult than it should be is not knowing what to get people. We all have somebody in our life who is impossible when it comes to presents. Sometimes it feels as though finding the right gift for that person is a nightmare. Why not think outside the box? Not all presents are material items. In fact, some of the best...
(https://www.pinterest.com/pin/272678952413405588/) Summer vacations will soon be here and you’re probably worried about how you’ll keep your little ones entertained this year. If you’ve never taken your kids camping before, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t try it out this time! Originally posted 2015-06-04 06:08:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter...
There’s little doubt that introducing tablets into secondary classrooms caused controversy amongst parents and teachers alike. What possible good could come out of giving each pupil a licence to play games when they should be working? The reality turned out to be somewhat different and now tablets are being used in some schools from Foundation Stage. So should you allow your young children to use one? Research There are numerous studies on how older pupils may benefit from tablets...
When we are trying to help our kids learn something new, it is always a struggle to make it memorable. Helping kids with school work can be tedious and boring. It’s so easy to forget children need to go at a slower and more detailed pace than we need to. When we have to learn the topic too, it can make things easier, because we can think about how we are going to remember the information later on. Try having a themed day to help the memory. Originally posted 2014-11-09 10:15:35....
Image: Steven Depolo If your child is shy and finds it hard to be social with others, there are many ways to boost his or her confidence. Some children find integrating with others difficult. It’s not a failing on your part if your child is a little antisocial. Some children take a little longer to find their feet than others. The problem is that if your child gets into the habit of being reclusive, he or she will struggle to create lasting bonds with others. A child’s...
Exposing your children to great things is one of the best parts of being a parent. Giving your child their first ice cream bar, showing them the stars and introducing them to great artists are a few of the most wonderful aspects. Some artists appeal more to children than others, but there are a couple who are hugely influential to nearly everyone. Included here are a few of the great artists your children should be aware of. Originally posted 2015-06-24 04:46:25. Republished...
