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Parents are often appalled at the reports from their children’s teachers about their children’s behavior in class. What is it that makes our children turn into different people once they’re away from home? Is it the pressure to perform in … Continue reading
With times constantly changing our values and what we want for our children are constantly changing too. And many of the old fashioned values and concepts that we once held as very important are now being forgotten or abandoned. This … Continue reading
Outdoor activities for kids may be viewed by some people as mere manifestations of restlessness and hyperactivity. But for parents and teachers, they significantly contribute to children’s growth and skill development. Though effective learning takes place within the confines of … Continue reading
Some children find themselves continually struggling with school work. This doesn’t mean that they are unintelligent—it simply means there is an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. Anything from ADHD to dyslexia is considered a learning disability, and while … Continue reading
We all just love play-doh, don’t we? I’ve brought together here the best recipes I’ve come across for homemade play-doh. Noah and Joseph McVicker are the inventors of the all time favorite toy named “Play-Doh”. In case you didn’t know, … Continue reading
Childcare is a truly noble profession. Whether your goal is to become a teacher or to fill one of this country’s many nursery assistant vacancies, you are part of a great army of people, nurturing and educating the next generation … Continue reading
If you have a young child in school, you know how important it is for them to have a good teacher. You also know how important it is to have open communication between you and the teacher. Sometimes it can … Continue reading
Earth day is Celebrated once a year — on April 22. But is being kind to our beloved Earth and paying respect a once-a-year event only? Of course not! We can teach our kiddos simple how to’s and help them … Continue reading
In Part 1 of the eReader Buying Guide, we addressed 5 key considerations: Age of your child Main purpose for the device Display and navigation Design and quality of the device Where to get content Let’s take a look at … Continue reading
If you have kids, then you are well aware of the need to keep up with the latest and greatest of everything, including technology. One of the hottest gadgets in the market is the ereader. It was probably the most … Continue reading