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August 2019

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Today we review Wonder by RJ Palacio, a poignant and uplifting tale about an ordinary boy, August, who looks anything but ordinary. Wonder is one of those rare books that has the ability to strike a chord with children and adult readers alike. Is it any wonder then that the book received numerous national and international awards and was eventually made adapted into a film starring Julia Roberts?
01 August, 2019
by Niyati Mehta When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Teaching our kids to persevere through tough times is vital, especially today as the world gets smaller, the opportunities bigger and the competition tougher. Here are 5 sentences you can use to encourage your child when you can see them struggling through a mammoth task or small chore:
01 August, 2019
Middle school - the time when your child is slowly metamorphosing into a young person. Stressing about your child at this age is almost like a rite of passage, something every parent has to experience. But middle school is also tough on your child.
01 August, 2019
The first day of preschool comprises of a strange mix of excitement and anxiety for parents and children. As a parent, you may believe that your child is ‘prepared’ for school, especially when you’ve spent weeks talking to them about how he/she is a ‘big’ boy/girl, now ready to learn new things and make new friends. But no matter how prepared you feel that final goodbye can leave even the most excited toddler and confident parent in tears, and that’s for a good reason. Separation is tough. It is highly common for children to experience separation anxiety, at least for the first few weeks of school. Psychologists, in fact, believe this form of anxiety to be an integral part of early childhood development, so don’t fret! The symptoms - Crying, temper tantrums and clinging to parents are all triggers of anxiety in preschoolers. As you prepare to drop your child off at preschool, here are some techniques you could use to help your child cope with this important transition:
01 August, 2019
As a child, you may have been excited for your annual family holiday or the fun birthday parties your parents threw for you. But when asked to share your favorite childhood memories, it’s almost always the smaller, simpler ones that come to mind. It could be the fun conversations at your family dinners, storytime with your dad or helping your mom cook a meal – those everyday moments stay with you for life. Now as your kids get back home from the summer camp, here are a few simple ideas to help you create some great family moments for them.
01 August, 2019
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