ARTICLES
Articles Written By Our Staff on Childhood Development & The Family
- THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAYING-
"Ring a ring a rosy", hopscotch, storytelling are some of the fun activities we all use to participate in as children. How many of us truly realise the importance...
- CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUMMER CAMP
Children are anxioulsy anticipating the end of the school year so that the fun can begin. Many look forward to travelling to the country or overseas with family, while others will be looking forward- to going to summer camps...
- FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT
Play is the most important way for any child to develop intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically...
- DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFITS OF GROUP-PLAY ACTIVITIES
Group play involves two or more individuals and is one of the most exhilarating, exciting and fulfilling interactive experiences for children...
- THE WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF HUGGING OUR CHILDREN
Hugging is an expression of physical intimacy. It involves closing or holding the arm(s) around another person or group of persons... - COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR CHILDREN
Many of our children are suffering silently because they are unable to communicate with their parents. This lack of communication with adults may lead to many repercussions... - REASONS WE SHOULD READ TO OUR CHILDREN
When was the last time you read to your child? Is reading an important activity in your home? What kind of memories do you want your child to have of moments spent with you?... - TRANSFORMING & EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH LEADERSHIP-My Experience in Buenos Aires
Vital Voices Global Partnership is a non-governmental organisation that identifies, train and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs to become change agents in our governments, communities, private sectors and families... - DEVELOPING GOOD LISTENING SKILLS IN OUR CHILDREN
Listening refers to a child's ability to pay attention to and separate both environmental and speech sounds from one another. When children have good listening skills, they are better able... - RAISING THE NEXT BARACK OBAMA
Many of us never believed that we would have lived to see a black American becoming president of the United States of America. Barack Obama's message of hope and "yes, we can" be anything we want to be... - RAISING THE NEXT BARACK OBAMA (PART II)
In our previous article we examined some characteristics that may havve contributed to President-elect Obama's success. We noted that out children can experience success.... - BUILDING YOUR CHILD'S SELF-CONFIDENCE
As parents we want the best for our children. It is our desire to see them achieve all their dreams and become competent human beings. As such, we are constantly searching for techniques and practices which we can implement to ensure they
become the best they can be... - BUILDING YOUR CHILD'S SELF-CONFIDENCE II
One quality our children must possess to become the best they can be is high self-confidence. This is the belief that they can cope with failure, achieve goals and handle themselves well in various situations....