Social skills are one’s ability to interact, empathise, and react to others in a positive way. A child first learns communication and interaction from home. This is also the ideal place to teach a child social skills and empathy. When exposed to other kids and peers, a child is also introduced to the positive social…
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Competitiveness is generally taken as a positive trait. It’s associated a lot with determination, tenacity, winning, and success. However, being competitive can also go out of hand, especially during the developing years. While we applaud the winning attitude and determination we see in our children, we must also understand that they are too young to…
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There have been ongoing debates about which kind of intelligence is better. This has led to many, including psychologist Daniel Goleman, finding that EQ might be more important than IQ. Goleman has even suggested that humans have multiple types of intelligence, showing the significance of each strengths. This is important to identify because ultimately, we are social beings, your…
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It is commonly thought that being creative is an intrinsic ability of certain talented people, however, that is not the case. Creatively talented people weren’t just born with their skills, most had to hone their talent through practice. If you’re happy with this news, then I’m glad to have revealed this to you, as creativity has nothing to do with genetics. Creativity is a way…
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Each morning as a parent brings new difficulties and headaches, running around the house trying to organize your children as they get ready for the day. A major component of this stress comes in the form of dressing your child. This activity may prove to be difficult due to your child’s failure to cooperate, and…
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As summer approaches and your family begins to hit the water to escape the heat, you may find yourself worried about the swimming abilities of your child. The best way to build their water safety skills is by introducing swimming lessons to your child early on. This option may have been a little harder to…
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Saying NO and denying your child of something he or she wants is one of the hardest things to do for a parent. On the surface, we don’t want to deal with an upset child. Digging deeper, loving parents just want to give children everything, the world even. However, letting your child have his or…
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Most Australian households include at least one pet. Pets are family members and most of us have grown up with them. But many are undecided about raising their children with pets. Some parents might consider caring for a pet with a baby in the house is too much of an effort, too expensive, or too…
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Children are amazing creatures that can bring much joy into your life. If you are a parent, you also know they can bring a fair amount of stress and pain. To maintain a fine balance between these two is a crucial element for establishing a healthy relationship with your kid, but more importantly to set…
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Reading is an essential skill to help your child get through life, but it can also be a good way to develop their minds. Reading and writing are taught at school in the early years but giving your child a head start will set them up for success. Whether you’re reading them a bedtime story or giving them a book…
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