Want happy, eco-friendly kids? Get them out and about to refill stores. Teach children about sustainability, one refill at a time. Here’s how.
Sustainability: A Guide to Visiting Your Local Refill Store Read More »
As a parent, you want nothing more than to see your child succeed and thrive, but the reality is that life can be full of challenges and obstacles that can make it difficult for your child to shine. In this article, we’ll explore some practical strategies that parents can adopt to help their children shine bright, no matter what circumstances they may face.
How Parents Can Help Children Shine Bright Despite Any Circumstances Read More »
Teaching children about neurodiversity is one of the steps to helping them value diversity. And how do I introduce neurodiversity to children? Read this post to find out.
It’s Never Too Early to Teach Children About Neurodiversity Read More »
Understanding and embracing neurodiversity promotes inclusivity and encourages tailored support for each child’s unique strengths and challenges. Learn more in this blog post.
7 Ways to Explain Neurodiversity to a Child Read More »
Did you know that most adult mental illnesses and challenges can be traced back to childhood? Studies show that mental health problems that first appear in childhood are likely to persist into adulthood. Many mental health conditions show their first signs in childhood and can become serious if left untreated. But, too often, children and young
My favourite childhood memories involved playing in the sand under the sun’s heat with other children in Africa and making things from clay with no worries in the world. Education and religion were priorities for me, as it was for my parents.
My Childhood and theirs! Read More »
With the jingle bells and whistles of joy that usher the festivities in, there can be a whisper of gloom and dissatisfaction that comes with burnout, anxiety, and stress from the concluding year. It’s the “season of giving,” when we spend time and money buying presents for our loved ones and providing aid or goods to those in need.
Self-love; Get or Give the gift of Kindness to self. Read More »
Mindful kindness is key and should be taught in schools and at home. It is more than an awareness campaign or one-day PHSE class but requires a continuous reinforcement of this core value and practice. It is one that requires intentional action to fully realize its potential and benefits.
Mindful kindness can combat the issues of Bullying in children. Read More »
As parents and guardians, we put more energy into teaching our children how to behave properly by monitoring the type of activities they are exposed to on the internet, television, cartoons, and books they read amongst other things. Perhaps the question that silently plagues the mind of caregivers is: “are these limits enough to raise a kind and responsible child in today’s world?”
How to raise kind children in today’s World. Read More »
A report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) says the environment plays an essential factor in the health and well-being of children. ‘More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years of age are attributable to unhealthy environments. Every year, environmental risks – such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene – take the lives of 1.7 million children under 5,’ says two new WHO reports.
Why is investing in our planet very important? Read More »
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