Teaching Kids to be Persistent Research has shown persistence to be as important as talent or intelligence to eventual success. The old adage "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" is profoundly sage advice. So how do we help our children adapt to circumstances , and retain the desire to persevere through difficulties to achieve what they want? Some children seem to be born with single mindedness and focus in pursuit of a goal,...more
Teaching Children to be Proactive We've all heard the adage "If life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Sounds like good advice, but not everybody takes it. Some people quietly resign themselves to a life of lemons. Why is this? One reason may be "learned helplessness", a term coined by researcher Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania . In his research, Seligman discovered that people who are repeatedly put into a situation...more
Why Teaching Children Values Is Essential Who needs to teach youngsters about values? As a father or mother, you in all probability know what values are, but can the identical be said of your youngsters? In this civilized society we dwell in at this time, we tend to take it as a right that people are at all times taught values, and to place it in laymen's terms, values could be compared to a guidebook which guides individuals by means of life. Exactly what makes a person good is largely a person thing, however there are however just a few widespread earmarks. Let's go ahead and try a few of the extra necessary factor we have to educate kids so that they may grow as a lot as be decent, responsible citizens.In terms of train values, there are several things you'd wish to train your children. At first, you'd need to train them about honesty as a outcome of obviously you want your youngsters to be honest in life. You will need to train them that telling the reality is a good thing, and that people who lie can by no means be trusted. Youngsters who develop up being dishonest normally end up getting concerned in some or different criminal activity. Not only does this result's a...more
It still remains true that learning and gaining knowledge are important to high achievement. Unfortunately many people don't have access to quality education opportunities. Mothers who are in need of education can make a difference in their lives and the lives of their children by seeking education. Awarding school grants to eager mothers...more
Start your own after school program Because of the unfortunate present economic climate a lot of persons have been laid off work due to no mistake of their own...merely a set of appalling conditions...they are now itching their heads thinking where now? In the back of their mind they have been mulling over - "should I launch my own after...more
Liberia Civil War Leaves It Education System Tattered Liberia, Africa's oldest Republic was once a safe haven for Africa brightest minds. Students from across the continent came to Liberia to study because of Liberia strong education system at the time. One of the oldest colleges in Africa, Cuttington was Liberia first private college and was once a prestigious institution at the time. The University of Liberia (LU) was Liberia first college and is the largest public institution in Liberia today. It is the only University in the country that offer MD and PhD in select fields. In the late 80s the "Liberian civil War" broke out and the light when dark on Liberia. Liberia was competing with institutions across the continent as all the former colonies were now independent and the drive for educating the masses were a priority for most of the Francophone and Anglophone former colonies when the light went dark.The civil war did two imperative things to the Liberian education system. The educated were either killed or flew the country. This was the period Liberians refer to as "the brain drain" when educated Liberians left the country for survival reasons and also to...more
In present scenario everyone is migrating to various places in search of best career options due to emergence of multinational culture. A very important thing to consider while going to different places is their language. Those who do not understand...more
It is indeed an enriching experience to enroll in one of the ESL-schools to learn languages like French, English, Italian or German. ESL stands for Ecole Suisse de Langues. It is totally dedicated to teaching Languages. The school uses dynamic modern...more
Every year lots of students take admissions for higher studies to make their career. Learning a different language also makes for a good career as translator or a school teacher. Also learning different languages has become the fantasy of many of...more
Best Gifts and Ideas - Educational Toys Educational toys can play an major role in infant development. In fact, most toys offered at this stage of life provide an educational or developmental intent. Of course, they're also intended to be fun!...more
Fighting Childhood Obesity in NYC Schools Although childhood obesity is literally an epidemic, it does seem as though public schools are at least trying to take a step in the right direction by changing the food they serve to their students....more
More and more people are resuming studies to acquire knowledge. An advanced degree and enhanced skill are the concrete assurance of a better future in terms of decent renumeration and top-tier posts. Now for the middle-aged persons, it is quite...more