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For those who don’t know, it is easier to teach your child to read early on in his life (from the ages of zero to three), than later! Many experts suggest that by teaching your child to read before they begin formal education, they will find school-based education easier from the get-go as they […]

Children of all ages love to play, and the importance of learning through play is emphasised within the education system. Nursery and primary schools provide play equipment that encourages social skills and physical activity for children of all ages. Even secondary schools have taken to providing assault course style adventure areas for teenagers, […]

You should always plan early if you want to continue breastfeeding after you return to work. Speak to your employer and see how they can support you. Before you speak to them though, make sure you have a plan. Who will cover you whilst you are pumping, and how long will you be away from […]

If you’re contemplating the best way to feed and nurture your child, you’ve probably read many breastfeeding books and websites. You’ve heard that breastfeeding is good for both your baby and you. But there are breastfeeding benefits you may not have heard about. Here are breastfeeding benefits that only breastfeeding mothers know about. These are […]

It is never an easy task to deal with a child having his periodic tantrums. Personally, I find it exhausting and testing my patience. But raising kids is never a smooth sailing task because one way or another every parent on earth has to go through dealing with their child’s temper.
To make it a […]

There are just some things that are not being taught at school which you as a parent would have to do yourself. These are good characters not being incorporated into academic syllabus. While the school is present to teach the children facts and information, you are present to fill in the gaps. Of course, you […]

Many people are not aware that many big name brands of cosmetics contain ingredients that are extremely suspect. Now a new study has warned about dangerous cosmetics and the effects that these products can have on teenage girls.
Unfortunately the cosmetics that so many of us use are loaded with ingredients that we really ought not […]

Your intention is to motivate a child or employee to do better. You are clear in your mind what you want to achieve and the behavior that you want changed. You expect to be listened to and obeyed! You are right and they are wrong. Someday, they will be grateful that you cared […]

Are you a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach or employer who is dismayed at the sense of entitlement many of our young children have?
And that is not all they have. They have clothes enough to outfit a small orphanage, toys enough for a play land and an excuse for every chore they are […]

Do you know the difference between a bribe and an incentive? Are your children and employees always concerned with WIIFE (what’s in it for me)? Do you think the sense of entitlement some children have is growing? How do you teach the inner reward when they want an outer or tangible gift?
In this article, […]