To get the most from playtime activities you have to stick to a set of rules. The rules may change according to the child but generally these rules help to achieve constructive play gaining the benefits listed above. Play it their way – Encourage them to pay the games they like to play.If they show …
People have forgotten about the meaning behind gifting, in a consumer driven society we are often pushed towards competing e.g. upstaging gifts and my gifts better than yours. Lets go back to basics, giving is far more rewarding then receiving its much better for your Karma. If someone gives you a list ignore it, the …
1.View adolescence as an adventure. 2.Respect their privacy. 3.Create family times around activities they enjoy. 4.Keep the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. 5.Understand the nature of the adolescent beast. 6.Take advantage of an unexpected connection. 7.Bite your tongue. 8.Don’t take their chaotic behavior or mood swings personally. 9.Help them discover their spirituality. …
Did you know that you are the most important person in your child’s life? Of course you did. But did you know that parents of children with learning disabilities can also be their child’s most effective advocate. What exactly is an advocate? An advocate is someone who speaks up for someone else, or who acts …
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on convenience and junk food. If …
In today’s economy,it has became more important now than ever before to find ways to save money.Saving a penny here and there can add up to substantial amount of savings year after year. 1. Save up to 50% per month on convenience cleaner cloths by cutting them into half, i.e. dryer softener cloths, face cleanser …
Don’t throw out your old Christmas wrapping paper after Christmas. Use it. Here’s how. 1. Cut out Christmas or snowflake shapes. Stick the shapes on card. Add a tie and hang it on the Christmas tree. 2. Fold wrapping paper lengthwise. Cut out the shape of a Christmas tree, where the edges are touching the …
Blue & Yellow Make Green – Put a few drops of blue food coloring in the toilet and show your child that the color turns green when he or she pees in the potty! Toilet Targets – Purchase or make toilet targets to teach your child to aim. Musical Potty Chair – Musical potty chairs, …
Learning to read can be a challenging adventure for some children. It seems that everyone from a child’s teacher to Mom and Dad and even Grandma is excited and waiting for the child to learn to read. All the pressure and expectations from the adults can sure put a damper on the excitement for the …
Getting an idea is like trying to find the light-switch in a darkened room; a lot of groping and stumbling and then if you’re lucky the light comes on. If you are having trouble finding the light switch try some of the following: 1.Do things left-handed to stimulate the other side of your brain. If …
