Raising includers is not as easy as you would think. When my kids start school, I hope they make friends and are kind to everyone. But is that possible? Humans are quick to build judgement as a species and get … Read More ›
Brain games for kids are important for improving focus. Concentration and focus are a vital part of completing any tasks successfully. But, with so many distractions and multi-tasking, concentration levels are gradually sinking. Building concentration requires discipline, taking an active … Read More ›
There are many reasons why gun safety shouldn’t be overlooked. Unfortunately, though, there are many parents who undermine the importance of taking all the means of precautions when it comes to gun ownership. Statistically speaking, children are killed weekly due … Read More ›
All children go through periods of tantrums while they grow and develop. Tantrums are a response a child has when they do not get what they want or need. Tantrums in autistic children can be a challenge. A meltdown occurs … Read More ›
I don’t need to tell anyone the importance of time management. The world is full of appointments and deadlines to make it clear about why every child needs to learn the art of time management. Yet, many of us find … Read More ›
Bucket lists are ‘in’ now. Everyone is making a list of things they want to do before they turn 30 or 40 or even before they move on to heavenly abode. I decided to give it a try with a … Read More ›
Rita Rosenback is a Family Language Coach, speaker and author. Her book “Bringing up a Bilingual Child” is an easy-to-read guide for parents navigating them across the “Seven Cs of Multilingual Parenting: Communication, Confidence, Commitment, Consistency, Creativity, Culture and Celebration”. … Read More ›
Love is beautiful in whatever way it manifests itself. One of the most beautiful sights to witness is when two people come across cultures to find one another and fall in love. It’s not always an easy thing to do, … Read More ›
Building a solid foundation of social skills for your children from a young age can help them make friends more easily and assist them in becoming independent as they get older. There are several activities that you can have your … Read More ›
(Note: Arabic reads Right-to-Left) لأبجدية العربية( al’abjadiat alearabia). The Letters and their Names: There are 28 letter in the Arabic Alphabet. I like to learn them in four rows of seven letters. Starting on the right. Arabic writing begins on … Read More ›
I didn’t know how to manage money. We didn’t have allowances when I was a kid and any money we got as gift ended up with mom for “safe keeping”. While that makes total sense, with no concept of what … Read More ›
How do you get kids to stop interrupting and give you that semblance of space when you are on the phone with the Internet company, wondering why you WIFI won’t work?! It is the bane of every parent’s existence. Kids … Read More ›
Having a son or daughter with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be challenging for both you and your child. You may feel frustrated at their lack of focus and discipline, and they can quickly become frustrated with themselves as … Read More ›
Talking to children about plastic pollution is paramount. This below statement just about sums up the plight of our planet. “For small and immediate gains never loose the wisdom to foresee future loses.” The news channels have been bringing gruesome … Read More ›
When it comes to celebrating children’s birthday, every parent wants it to be extra special. But, it doesn’t mean the birthdays have to be celebrated by throwing a lavish party or presenting expensive gifts. It’s all about things we do … Read More ›