Is there any other educational area where students are taught only in a one-on-one situation, not really? In essence, this is what classical piano students do. It is very important and monotonous for students who are learning to play the piano to practice everyday, this takes discipline which you do not see in children …
“Puer Aeternus” – the eternal adolescent, the semipternal Peter Pan – is a phenomenon often associated with pathological narcissism. People who refuse to grow up strike others as self-centred and aloof, petulant and brattish, haughty and demanding – in short: as childish or infantile. The narcissist is a partial adult. He seeks to avoid …
Phonics lesson plans are the foundation by which you can be better prepared to help your child to begin to learn to read. You must be prepared in order to make the most of your time together and to make the most of your child’s attention span. With an early introduction to phonics, you …
One major advantage of educating your child at home is that you are involved with their home school success. You help to decide that way your child is taught the material and no one knows your child better than you do. You know how your child learns and can find ways to make their …
A lot of teaching your child to read is first instilling in your child a desire to read. It’s so very important for the child to know that reading activities and learning to read is fun. Early on, for instance, if you haven’t yet, set aside an area of your home where your child …
Ever wonder how you could get your son or daughter to be more interested in math? Math is hard work, but with some fun math games, you can capture their attention while they learn. So, how can you find some fun math games? They are actually not very hard to find. If you look …
How do we best instill confidence in children and raise them with good morals and discipline? Lessons on Virtues What parents should not do: There is no set formula on how to raise children. Each child is different and unique, so parents’ relationships with their children are unique. There are things which are counterproductive …
One summer day, Jack and Janet, brother and sister, were happily playing soccer in their front yard. Then Jack accidentally kicked the ball wide. It shot past Janet, into the street. Janet ran through the yard and across the sidewalk, to retrieve the ball that bounced towards the opposite sidewalk. Then Janet remembered to …
Parents need to find solutions to teen-age problems, very fast. This generation is in a hurry. They have no time to pause and ponder. Being young, impressionable minds, they are easily carried away. They want quick rewards, efforts or no efforts. For every question, the youngsters have a counter-question. As a matter of course, …
In late summer/early fall, the kids are going back to school. While it’s primarily their event, it impacts the whole family, as everyone adjusts to new schedules and routines. As you maneuver your way through this yearly adjustment, here are some tips to keep in mind. When To Loosen Up, When To Tighten Up …