by Dr. Shanthi Thomas The English language is notoriously full of words loaned from other languages. English speaking people use these foreign words so freely that they often forget that they are originally from other languages. Read on to see a few of the very commonly used English words that are actually from foreign languages….
TED, a non-profit organization, was founded back in 1984 with the idea of spreading ideas through powerful, short talks (videos of 18 mins or less). These videos are delivered by knowledgeable people who share their stories and talk about things that matter. These stories usually can’t be found in daily classroom books. In the past…
Flowers don’t just make a great gift; they are also a great way to bring positivity into any home. Sound too good to be true? Well, it isn’t. Here are a few of the ways that flowers can be quite uplifting. Instant Beauty It is very easy to let a room get lost in the…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Teen age is not an easy time, both for the teenagers as well as their parents. What if this turbulent time is even more complicated by a condition such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)? How would parents of a teenager with ADHD help him/her to perform well at school, and…
In today’s wired and networked society, the face of employment is fast changing. Gone are the days when the word ‘job’ brings to mind a 9-5 shift in an office cubicle. With the immense range of connectivity offered by the internet, many people are turning to online jobs that they can do from home. The…
After many months of hard work, the family vacation is a time to sit back and enjoy the rewards of the many hours that a person has given their employer. A good family holiday has time for relaxation, fun, and spending time with partners and children. The reality of family holidays is that they can…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas 1. Look to the future; not the past When one reaches a certain age, a lot of the major events of life such as marriage, raising children etc. would have been over, and there may be things that one wishes to have done differently. However, thinking about past events and regretting…
Create the family life you have always wanted. Tell Stories Develop a sense of history and deepen a sense of self with family stories. Children love hearing stories about themselves when they were babies, stories when parents were children, first Christmas Telling stories surrounding them helps children develop deeper senses of themselves, they understand their…
Maybe you have thought about getting a dog but weren’t sure what it was about them that made you want to have a family pet. Or perhaps you want to feel fully invested, and that you are only getting once for the right reasons. Take a look at this list of 6 reasons to get…
You have invested in smart toys for the little ones. They provide a fun way to learn while keeping them entertained. Such toys incorporate artificial intelligence, making them interactive. They can learn the user behavior and model appropriate feedback. The benefits of such toys are many. Such include better social skills and help spark the…
Document citation is a good practice because it acknowledges the authors who spend their time to research and write their unique literature. It also helps your readers to confirm your arguments from the source. It is important to know how to correctly cite and use the right format. Children can learn the basics of citation…
The Fair Labor Standards Act of the US stipulates 14 years as the legal working age. However, this working age comes with several riders and in some cases, employers have to acquire special permits from the Department of Labor to hire teens and kids. This often renders it difficult for kids and teens to find…
