The first, and most important, learning in a child’s life happens within the family. Children learn from the way people treat them and from what they see, hear…
Can you spend just 15 minutes a day doing whatever your kids want? It’s a Magic Number that means the world to them, and is a great commitment…
The first and most important learning in a child’s life happens within the family. Children learn from the way people treat them and from what they see, hear…
I have been doing the ‘doing’ for my children for so long, they can’t see their own capacity and capability to be able to ‘do’. I’ve read the obligatory…
Learning is something that we humans are programmed to do. We arrive helpless and dependent but wired to acquire language, and anyone who’s ever lived with a toddler…
Life Love Living Learning Without one there are none of the others. Our bodies, hearts and minds connect each of us to ourselves, others and the world through…
Children dealing with sensory issues can find everyday activities and situations challenging. Find out what treatments for children with sensory issues are available.
Sometimes children’s behaviour can be totally perplexing. Do you find yourself asking questions like: ‘What IS her problem with getting her face wet – can’t we just have…
At the end of last year I was eating lunch when my mobile rang. The voice on the other end explained very matter of factly that I had won…
Have your child join over four million students around the world who are experiencing the benefits of this unique method of learning. Over a two-week period, students will…
Have a quick read of this article by the Khan Academy (free internet learning) founder. While I agree with Khan’s premise that we should  acknowledge our children’s/students’/own learning efforts and…
Every year, more research comes out that enhances our understanding of children’s brain development, learning and attachments. There is no doubt that the first three years of a…
My eldest daughter was just one of those kids you never had to ask to do their homework. She flew in the door from school, nearly knocking me over…
Resilience is about our ability to cope with the ups and downs of life. Children need to learn to bounce back from disappointment. As they grow, they need…
Whether right or wrong, right from birth children are getting messages, both positive and negative, about what it means to be a boy or a girl. So can gender affect…
Most teachers, when asked what parents can do to support their children at school, would suggest parents spend more time with their children, encouraging active learning. They’d ask for televisions,…