The Definition Character education involves teaching children about basic human values including honesty, kindness, generosity, courage, freedom, equality and respect. The goal is to raise children to become morally responsible, self-disciplined citizens. Problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution are important parts of developing moral character. Through role playing and discussions, children can see that […]
The modern day busy parent tries to compensate for his or her lack of time for his or her children by investing a great deal on education. Thus, it is not a surprise how many of such parents move mountains just to provide their kids entertaining products that not only encourage play, but also instill […]
It is normal for children to sense fear about certain events or circumstances like being in a school play, passing a growling dog, or sleeping in the dark. But more often than not, these fears are exaggerated and even irrational. Some children can develop a very serious irrational fear that can be clinically considered as […]
We hear more and more about life coaching in the media every day. Maybe you aren’t quite sure exactly what it is? When most of us hear the word “coach” we visualize someone with a whistle, out on a playing field, maybe shouting and waving a clipboard. He or she will guide the team through […]
Every year, millions of students come face to face with a recurring problem that seems to haunt them more than the proverbial “monster under the bed.” This persistent challenge has been called by academicians and behavioral experts as —- test anxiety. This form of school-related stress hounds the kindergarten pupil as much as the Ivy […]
Diabetes! Why Must So Many Children Suffer? Diabetes, the body’s inability to metabolize sugar properly, is something that most people have to just live with for the rest of their lives. You can control it, of course, with proper diet and by taking medication. But the fact that an increasing number of young children and […]