While it’s really easy to talk to your child, speaking to your teenager is really not a piece of cake. Teens are not yet matured and may have confusing personalities during their transformative years. So, how do we talk to them? Or better still, how do we get them to talk?
The toughest part of being a parent is the art of saying NO. And most of us parents have to be consistent about it – no jumping on the couch, no eating on the bed, no turning on the TV and so on. Although at some point kids may feel that they’re not allowed to do anything, the reality is that they are actually learning something from all the Nos, don’ts and stops.
Children sometimes have a tendency to beat themselves up over small matters – a wrong answer in class, a lost board game or just simply losing objects. While it’s important to be prudent and careful, its equally important to be positive and take the best out of event he worst situation. This is called the growth mindset. No matter what happens, you see the lesson and move on. So how can this be developed in kids?
Have you ever noticed kids telling white lies or just blaming their mistakes on someone or something else? Most kids find shifting the blame an easier route than accepting their mistakes. And this is because most kids are only busy following instructions from parents, teachers, hobby instructors or coaches. So how do we teach kids to deal with mistakes?
Creativity is a great tool in the development of kids. It is the primary skill that improves imagination, teaches management, develops problem solving skill and helps the mental well-being of a child.
Usually, whiteboards or even black boards are perceived as teacher’s space by kids. At school, during tutoring or in various courses, kids only see the teacher using the whiteboard. Having a whiteboard at home can make a big difference in your child’s development. Let’s see how.
Children always want to feel loved and cared for. Sometimes as parents with a busy schedule, we may not be able to care to their needs. So this is a gentle reminder list that helps us all keep our relationship with kids on track!
It’s finally the end of the school year and it’s the testing season. Schools colleges and universities are all into tests, class tests, written tests and more. It’s indeed one of the harder months of the school year for kids. What can we do to help keep their chin up while preparing? Read on for tips!
All kids today are extremely active both physically and mentally. Along with school, we parents juggle hobbies, sport, tutor lessons and more. When all this happens the whole year through, its only essential that kids get some down time during the holidays. And that includes being bored!
You’d be amazed at how many kids are upset that the school year is finishing. And rightfully so, because they had a daily routine and a social life that is abruptly ending. And the following school year will be different with different kids and a different classroom lifestyle.
