One of the most important things we can do, as parents, is instill the values of hard work into our children. Parents can inculcate the spirit of hard work into their children by; • Letting them make their own mistakes so that they can learn from them • Making your...

Perseverance implies that a person will persist with a task even when he would rather do something else or when the task becomes difficult. Parents can assist their children to develop the virtue of perseverance by; Praising them while they are undergoing difficult and challenging tasks. Giving them the assurance...

                                                   Be accessible to your children Learn about your children’s interests — for example, favourite music and activities — and show interest in them Initiate conversations...

Children in this age bracket go through dramatic changes. It is normal for them to swing from being happy to being sad or from feeling smart to feeling dumb. They may worry about personal traits that are vital to them, but hardly noticeable to others. With a growing ability to see...

As children within this age group grow, new and exciting abilities are noticed. It’s not uncommon for children of this age to want to play only with friends of the same sex. Some of the critical aspects of child development (6-9 years) are; Physical Development- More physical abilities will develop....

This is critical time in the life of children as they make friends and begin connecting with more adults beyond their families. They want to explore and learn about everything. Some of the critical aspects of child development (3-5 years) are; Physical Development- Hopping, climbing, swinging, and doing somersaults begin...

Being proactive means anticipating problems, seeking new solutions and doing your best. Being proactive and acting promptly are essential attributes of successful people. To be proactive, you will need to plan for potential problems, solve problems instead of dwelling on them, prioritize more effectively, and assess your current method of tackling...

The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her health and development. Every child is unique but parents deal with similar issues around the same time. The way parents choose to deal with these issues has an important impact on how healthy and competent their...

Home is the first classroom where your child learns his first word or takes his first step. Schools make up a huge part of your child’s learning journey, but learning should definitely not be confined inside those walls. Children spend most of their time at home so it is important...

Having courage means to be brave when meeting new experiences, difficult situations, and/or challenging encounters. Courage may involve being firm because of strong moral convictions. In either case, there may be feelings of fear, anxiety, or apprehension. Courage has always been challenging to cultivate. We humans tend to shrink from...