As the school term draws to an end, most teachers aim to schedule parent-teacher meetings. In these consultations, your child’s teacher will give you valuable information about how the child is doing academically, socially and emotionally while at school. Sometimes, teachers share the results of various tests and explain what the test scores mean in […]
Month: November 2022
How To Help Your Child To Learn In School
Many people place value on educational success. Whether you feel it’s important to attain socioeconomic status, increase earning power, or simply be more of a well-rounded person, there are many arguments for pro-school attitudes. From the start of a child’s beginning in school, when they are in preschool or kindergarten, we can cultivate an attitude […]
Tips for Getting Your Toddler Ready for Preschool
Nursery is a big step in your toddler’s life. Whether your child is used to being at home with you all day, or he’s already used to a daycare environment, the shift to a new routine and new surroundings can be a challenging one. However, with a few small steps and some advanced planning, the […]
A Parent’s Guide: Gardening With Kids
Gardening with your children is a fun and productive way to spend time together, reconnect with nature and get some exercise. Here are some techniques that will help everyone enjoy the experience. The Benefits of Gardening With Kids Improve your family’s eating habits Your kids will be more excited about eating fruits and vegetables that […]
A Parent’s Guide: How to Encourage Your Child’s Interests
Giving parents and children additional time to spend together has been one of the few bright sides to the pandemic. If your family was home for most of this past year, you’re probably more familiar with your child’s interests. Maybe you see signs of talent that you’re eager to develop. Maybe you’re concerned that they […]
A Parent’s Guide: How to Encourage More Play Time
It may surprise you to learn that children who don’t play enough are more likely to do worse in school. Focusing too much on homework without adequate rest can lead to lower grades. It’s important to encourage play time and help your kids find a balanced approach to life. Tips to Encourage More Play Time: […]
A Parent’s Guide to Sharing Hands-On Activities with Your Child
To engage your child’s mind, occupy their hands. Most children learn more effectively when they participate in activities, rather than just listening to lectures. While this has been true for years, it may be even more important today, given the hours children spend sitting passively in front of computers and television screens. Take a look […]
A Parent’s Guide to Parallel Play
Are you concerned about the way your toddler plays? They sit next to other kids with their blocks or trucks, but you don’t see them making much effort to interact. If so, you can relax. This is a natural and important stage of development called parallel play. In fact, it’s one of six stages of […]
How To Discover Your Passion
What talents are hiding within you? Many people have grown up believing they didn’t have anything special or unique to add to the world. Perhaps they came from mediocre surroundings or had no encouragement for their gifts so they went unrecognized. Or maybe they repressed their talents because they felt ashamed. Whatever the reason, it’s […]
How to Stimulate Your Natural Curiosity
Spice up your life by stimulating your natural sense of curiosity. Your daily activities can evoke just as much wonder as any story about Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings. Studies show that we learn better when we’re in a state of heightened curiosity. In one experiment, test subjects who were interested in the […]