The cost of being a parent and raising a child in todays world is constantly increasing. The risk of your child becoming involved in problem behaviour is also greater. Parents must work together as a team to ensure the brightest future for their children. But what if there is no team. No other person to [...]
Did you know that the school system is only able to meet 50% of student learning needs? That’s right! – only 50% of the student population is in an environment at school which enables them to be successful learners. The reason for this is not because of bad teachers. There are many excellent, dedicated teachers [...]
“Look.” I pointed up at the clouds in the sky. “God is painting again.” “How come God doesn’t paint the clouds with colors?” my children asked. “If God did, you couldn’t see the rainbows as well, could you?” I concluded. Oftentimes I have to answer their question with the question, “What do you think?” to [...]
Life is full of competition — even in childhood. Kids compete for good grades, the attention of their parents and teachers, and even to get picked for ‘the right team’ in gym class. There’s nothing wrong with encouraging healthy competition in your children. It can teach kids to perform at their best while encouraging teamwork [...]
If You’re Having Twins..is it double the headache, or double the joy? Probably both! What Causes Twins?> The number of twins is on the increase, probably because of IVF treatment where more than one fertilised egg is placed in the womb. Of the non-IVF twins, there are two causes: Two eggs are released during ovulation [...]
In a single dose of children’s television, I was bombarded with themes of mutants, cyborgs, evolving and the digital world. These words intimidated me at first, until I learned what the shows were talking about. I wondered how this prepares children for living in the 21st century. The answer hit me when I came across [...]
Teenagers are a work-in-progress, and parenting teenagers can be tricky business. Many kids get into some kind of trouble at some point, and, although this can provide them a powerful learning opportunity, taking a “kids will be kids” attitude is downright irresponsible parenting. Good parenting requires us to remember that, even if they look fully [...]
Libraries offer more than books. They are places of learning and discovery for everyone. Ask at the library about getting a library card in your child’s name and, if you don’t already have one, get a card for yourself. The Librarian Introduce yourself and your child to your librarian. Librarians can help you to select [...]
Bearers of life, wipers of noses, givers of unconditional love ? mothers are the unsung heroes of everyday life. Although it is hoped that you recognize and celebrate your Mom on a regular basis, her special day-Mother’s Day-is soon approaching. Although the first official Mother’s Day took place on May 9, 1914 when, then president, [...]
Some years ago when touring the Scottish Highlands, a man I met said something that’s stuck with me ever since. He was elderly, yet was still working away on his small farm. He had no intention of retiring, and when asked if he felt the pace of the years he said no, he really enjoyed [...]