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…
Picky eating can be a difficult issue for parents. You want your children to eat a variety of foods, but you don’t want to turn every meal into a struggle over what your child is going to eat. Many parents just give up on their fussy eaters and accept that they are only going to…
Learning online has been a challenge for educators, as well as learners. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have no solution other than to adjust to the new norm of online education. The biggest challenge of online education has been to keep the kids engaged and for them to not lose their attention as well….
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Many women are troubled by health problems specific to their gender, throughout life. On approaching middle age and beyond, around the age of 45 to 50, certain problems seem to occur more than others. Some of these problems can be effectively dealt with, while others can only be managed, not cured….
Early childhood days are considered to be pretty crucial for every child’s growth and development. Homeschooling and teaching your kids at home can be made interesting for kids so that they enjoy it and learn new things. By implementing the correct techniques you can ensure that they not only enjoy the process but also learn…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas A euphemism is a polite and inoffensive expression used to replace one that could be considered embarrassing, vulgar, unpleasant or offensive. The English language employs many euphemisms to avoid embarrassment and unpleasantness in communication. Read on to find the most commonly used euphemisms in the English language. 1. Euphemisms for ‘death’…
