September 2011
3 posts
Action Tournament - Healthy Competition
Competition is a fact of life! In the hands of the right people, with the right attitudes competition can be a positive, character-building experience. It provides one of the best opportunities for children and adults to come in contact with rules and social values. It defines the need to get along well with others and be accepted as part of a team. It plays a prime role in promoting values such...
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One Chance to Start Over This Year
It’s a brand new school year, and with it comes a brand new chance to start fresh and have a successful year. Now is the perfect time to break bad study habits and start developing new ones. The more value you place on your child’s education and the more interest you take in it, the better chance he has of doing better in school.
For children, each school day has it’s own routine, and that...
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Taking the Bull out of Bullies
Bullying is an increasing problem in today’s society, and as a parent you may have thought about what you might do if your child was ever bullied. But have you ever considered the other alternative? How do you react when your child is the bully?
If someone tells you that your child is a bully or you witness it for yourself, it can come as a huge shock. It is natural to feel like you need to defend...