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Why let your children learn at home than send them to school? Firstly, you don't have to wake them up early every morning and send them off to school, and wait anxiously 'till they return. Homeschooling means that you have more control over influences that affect your child. The development of your child's mind is removed from outside influences. You can determine what your child will to do and learn. Setting the curriculum to suit the needs and the interests of your children is one of the Read more [...]

Homework for preschoolers... what is your response to this practice? Well, let me first clarify what kind of homework I am referring to. It's the kind that requires a child to copy numerous pages of alphabets or words. And if the child is learning mandarin, it would be copying pages of chinese characters. With regards to this controversial issue, there seems to be 3 kinds of parents: Parents that laugh at the idea of preschool homework. They say it is absurd and unnecessary. Repetitive writing Read more [...]

Moving can be difficult for older kids, and teenagers. Leaving friends behind is one of the most heart wrenching things for kids. The preteen and teenage years are when most kids are searching for themselves and friends play a big part in this quest for self identification. Moving away from their peers can cause your teenagers to act out in different ways, but there are a few things you can do to intercede. First off you have to be aware and attentive to your kids. Pay attention to any change Read more [...]

Bullying is no longer considered something kids have to put up with as it once was. After recent media coverage regarding the effects of bullying, particularly cyber bullying, schools, law enforcement and parents are trying to combat the behavior. What if your child is the bully? How can you know if your child is the striking terror in the hearts of his peers? Watch for the signs and consider the risk factors. Children who bully have similar behavior patterns. Recognizing these patterns can help Read more [...]

Dealing with the fact that the child isn't sleeping alone in its room is a very common problem in many families, especially if he's an only child. In this article we'll discuss a very effective way to solve this problem. To address this situation, some people recommend that you apply discipline and push the child to sleep alone in his room, even against his will. This can be a solution, but the problem is that many parents don't want their children crying and suffering because of the sudden change Read more [...]

I always say that if you baby can speak, then you can begin to teach your baby to read. I won't mention any names here, but I think most parents are probably aware of one very popular "reading" program, which is a whole word approach. Using this method, your baby simply learns to memorize the words without actually reading the words. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that teaching your baby to read using the whole word approach is an effective method. In fact, there are large numbers of Read more [...]

I am sure we have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is important for adults and kids the same. Eating this morning meal is so important because it gives you energy and prepares you for the rest of the day. Breakfast is especially important for the health and weight management of children because children who eat it are more likely to eat healthier throughout the day and participate in physical activities. Eating a morning meal also increases metabolism. Kids and Read more [...]

Kids are keen to play - it is their nature. Hence people tend to think that if the lesson to save money is to be done early in life, it should be performed with playful things. However, instead of pouring them with Monopoly and Life and scores of computer or board games, it is better to put those games away. This is because such playful games, however pleasant and fun, will never best translate the playing skill into the very skill which is suitable for ups and downs in the real life. You can Read more [...]

When entrusting the local daycare center, nursery or playgroup with your precious child, it is understandable that parents may be concerned. A parent can be worried that their child will not receive the same love, care, and attention that they receive at home. A parent might also be concerned with the safety of the daycare's play equipment and resting facilities. Although it is normal to be nervous, with some tips in what to look out for when selecting a daycare center a parent can entrust their Read more [...]

Brain stimulation for babies has often been a contentious subject for many parents. Many parents may doubt the efficacy of these child development programmes due to the difficulty in observing immediate beneficial effects. Many may in fact deem the entire idea of brain stimulation as a myth promulgated by brain stimulation centers as a way to make a quick profit off parents. However, such thinking would ignore the research that demonstrates the positive impact of child development during early Read more [...]