Reading has many benefits but it is not easy to convince your kids of this. Even teachers from various international schools in Manila are finding ways to their kids to start reading more and develop this habit at an early age. There are many ways that this can be achieved but one of the most effective ways is through one word, fun. Fun is rarely associated with reading and it can be a challenge to change that mindset. It is a challenge but it is not impossible. Choose their Books … [Read more...]
Entitlemania: The Grinch Who Steals Christmas
“. . . and the Grinch sneered down from his mountain above, I’ll infect Christmas in Whoville and disguise it as love. The parents will help me, they won’t have a clue. They’ll shop in line, and online, and when they are through, their kids will complain, ‘Mom didn’t get it right,’ that Santa brought Christmas, almost, but not quite. Then after the presents are spread through the house, Mom will creep to her room timid as a mouse. With a shrug of her shoulders, she’ll fight back the tears, … [Read more...]
How to Know When to Test Your Kid for Colorblindness and Tips for Families and Educators
There are several early warning signs when a child is suffering from colorblindness. One tell-tell sign is that they smell their food before they eat it. Colorblind kids have a great nose for the food they are eating because they identify the food by smell as opposed to a distinguishing color. Another sign is that they often suffer in school. By identifying warning signs before first grade, parents can work with educators on helping kids overcome the difficulty of experiencing color … [Read more...]
Building Self-Esteem in Boys Through Reading
Reading is a critical component of creating self-esteem. According to the Child Development Institute, LLC, “Self-esteem is a major key to success in life. The development of a positive self-concept or healthy self-esteem is extremely important to the happiness and success of boys.” Reading builds boys’ self-esteem because it fosters a more proficient reader, thus cultivating a more confident person. You can’t give a child self-confidence; they have to earn it. A good way to gain self-esteem is … [Read more...]
A Woman’s Safety Read: Driving Alone at Night
As much as your friends and family told you not to, sometimes you can’t avoid it. You could be coming off overtime at work or from a girl’s night out but one way, or another you will find yourself driving alone at night. Whether you’re driving a regular sedan or a Toyota Fortuner, the Philippines is a country with that you should be a vigilant driver in. Instead of worrying you and others about it just prepare yourself for it. There are steps for you to give yourself some peace of mind when … [Read more...]