Guidance for families

Being a parent is no small task. It can be an overwhelming experience especially for those of you who are first time parents. So fear not, here are a few parenting tips that are sure to help you along the way.

A child begins his social and emotional development from birth. The first five years of your child’s life are considered the most critical stages because it is where the main areas of development prosper, such as motor…

When raising teenagers parents sometimes wonder where there little wonders went and who the seriously misunderstood and rebellious species are that they share a home with.

As a leader, you’re shaping the minds of young professionals and preparing them to be leaders in the not-so-distant future. As a parent, you get the privilege of creating young leaders in your home. Here are four…

Anxiety in adulthood is often a product of our own ignorance on how to handle social and emotional situations healthily.

It’s never too young to start teaching toddlers self-sufficiency skills. Whether it’s helping your child to dress themselves, brush their own teeth or fetch a snack, acquiring the skills to be self-sufficient now will…

It will be a delight to hear your child often say “thank you”, “sorry” and “please.” You will also help your child gain more friends and become easy to get along with if he/she is always polite and mindful of others’…

Figuring out how to stop a toddler from hitting is no easy task! And if you are a first time mom, it’s even more shocking. Right up there with with potty training kids who won’t poop on the toilet and getting your…

While it is possible to learn by listening, I’ve found that oral participation leads to greater gains in student literacy and engagement. English language learners in particular benefit from ample talk time, but they…

Does your child have behaviour problems? Your relationship with your child likely needs some attention.

Prenatal supplements and good advice on proper nutrition during pregnancy have long been included in proper prenatal care. Importance has been placed on folic acid to prevent neural tube defects in the fetal development.

Growing up we learn several different skills that we can trace back to our childhood. We also often contemplate what would life had been if our parents had not pushed us to learn those skills at that point in time.

It should come as no surprise that success — or failure — at school starts at home. Studies have linked poor academic performance to factors such as a lack of sleep, poor nutrition, obesity, and a lack of parental…

Good study habits don’t always come easily or naturally. Most teens need to be taught how to develop them. And that can be hard when you’re not sure how much (or how little) to supervise or be involved with homework.