I have just read an article by Deb Russell entitled Times tables in 21 days.Deb highlights how essential it is for a child to learn times tables well for both school and for their later lives. She points out that with increasing curriculum content teachers have little time these days to make sure that children have really learned the tables wellAs the Tables are a fundamental building block to learning maths and to being a success in school and...more
The sun filtered through the pines casting lacy shadows across the meadow and a gentle breeze whispered through the trees, rippling the grass in the meadow below. In the distance, we could hear the gentle babbling of the mountain brook. In the dark pines against the far hill, a squirrel chattered. The afternoon sky was a deep blue without even the wisp of a cloud. It was the perfect place and time for a picnic. My wife and I had hiked deep...more
Having children can make a couple's life together so fulfilling and rewarding. However, children can also cause havoc in a marital relationship, because of the stress that comes with the responsibilities of raising them. Parenting can be full of joy, but the challenges that go with it can sometimes get too much. Married couples with children would have to find methods that can help them deal with the daily stress of raising their kids, so that they can always enjoy parenthood to its fullest.Most of the stress-filled parenting days happen as children approach their teenage years. This is a time when they are caught between following the rules set by their parents and the things that result from the peer pressure that they are subjected to everyday. Teenagers may also want to have their own way all the time, and that can increase the tension at home, causing parents to experience more stress.When you see that your teenager (or even a younger child) is simply defiant, and not willing to follow the rules you've set at home, there are ways you can deal with this that can prevent you from feeling stressed all the time. You can treat the situation lightly and find humor in it; you can...more
For some children and teens it is difficult to feel confident when they are bombarded daily with pictures of professionally styled celebrities who have perfectly shaped bodies. They feel inadequate and unattractive compared to the people in magazines and movies. Parents also are becoming increasing concerned as the childhood obesity rate increases....more
Has your child finished his/her schooling? If so, then you might be looking for the best college to match with your childs needs and requirements. Well, the very first step is to make your child identify his/her priorities. By doing so, it becomes easy for the child as well as the parent to carefully research within a particular range of colleges....more
Caring for a kid is a difficult endeavor, and child-rearing books would definitely help you figure out how to get through this important stage in adult life. Child-rearing books give helpful details regarding how to solve different parenting complications and also cope with an array of age-related concerns. Thus, they're an outstanding resource for both new and longtime fathers and mothers. This article covers the different types of parenting books, their importance and where to purchase them.There are many different kinds of parenting books; several books show you how to take care of babies, and others concentrate on bringing up teens. There are also parenting guides that look at approaches to discipline kids, getting your children to abide by a timetable, giving them proper nutrition and finding the right educational institution for them. Your children's ages and the difficulties that you face would decide which parenting guide to get. For example, books that offer suggestions regarding how to take care of infants are going to be completely useless for people who are caring for older kids.Your purchase would also be determined by the level of parenting assistance you really...more
How many people pause to think that their children need help in building self esteem as they grow up? It would not be surprising to find many parents overlooking this vital aspect of child growth.Experiences that children go through make them to be...more
one in seven kids approached online by predatorsIn response to the National Middle for Lacking and Exploited Youngsters (NCMEC), A very scary fact is that 1 in 7 children who use the Web are approached by on-line predators.Pedophiles are using the...more
There is no dearth of venues in the UK, if you are finding a venue for children parties. From halls to restaurants, from community centres to playgrounds; all are available to be hired in this regard. When thinking of a perfect venue, one evaluates...more
Rakhi is an eminent festival in the sociocultural context of an Indian life that calls for eminent celebration all throughout the country. Today, with a widespread Indian diaspora, this very festival is no more limited within the country's...more
It is usually around two to three years old when your children start to display their temper tantrums. This is mainly due to the fact that at that age your child is trying to show you their frustrations. They can express the frustrations at that age...more
Child Behavior Development--------------------------THE PROCESS OF BEING A NEW PARENT. If you want to become the parent that you desired to be, you should investigate further. You have to remember parenting is not the type of job that you can quit,...more