Parenting
Undue Praise
Good job! Well done! Nice work! I myself use these words often. It is something that we have all done and we will no doubt continue to do through forces of habit, but just how useful are these words? GoStrengthsOnline recommend 3 ways to praise children without using these terms and why it is so important…
Read MoreManners for the sake of manners
There is a huge difference between teaching children polite manners and asking them to regurgitate phrases like “thank you” and “please”. When we tell children to say polite things or say good morning to others, we are doing more damage than good. Simply forcing a child to say thank you or please does not teach the child…
Read MoreIs brown bread any better than white?
White bread has for a long time, had bad associations. It is achieved by processing the healthy, nutrient rich grains using various chemicals such as chlorine dioxide, potassium bromated, azocarbonamide and ammonium chloride. These chemicals strip the grains of their goodness and bleach them into the white bread that we all know and love. White bread…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Primary School in Bangkok
Im am often asked the question by parents about the differences between bilingual schools and international schools in Bangkok. I am asked whether I think bilingual schools are an acceptable choice for their child’s primary schooling. These really are the only two acceptable choices in Bangkok, for an expat parent. As a head at an…
Read MoreBenchmarking: Why is my child not as good as yours?
We all like to compare ourselves to others, whether we think we do or not. So when it comes to our children we are almost twice as competitive. Some parents want their children to be the best in the class, some just worry whether their kids can keep up, and for some we worry that…
Read MoreCreating unhealthy stigmas
We often say things without really thinking about the true effect of our words. How many of us have said some of these lines? 1) “You can’t leave the table until you have eaten all of your vegetables” 2) “If you don’t finish your homework there will be no TV” 3) “Clean up your room!…
Read MoreCooking up a healthy education
Finding creative ways to learn is paramount to setting a good foundation in education. Over the last decade or so we have seen a shift in the way in which we approach learning. The concept of learning is changing and we are finding more and more creative ways to teach and for information to be…
Read MoreSeparation issues: First day at school
Probably the hardest thing for a parent to stomach is turning away from their crying child and leaving them in the hands of a stranger. At any nursery, kindergarten, school or daycare it is a scenario that occurs regularly throughout the year. It is extremely difficult for a parent to leave their child and all…
Read MoreHow do you feel about Vaccinating your child?
Vaccinations have long been a very contentious area. Without taking a side in this subject matter we would however love to hear what our parents and readers views are. Doctor Jennifer Raff puts forward her reasons for why parents should be responsible in immunising their children To view the article click here. British Early Years Centre…
Read MoreApplying play to discipling children
Discipling your child in the correct way is vital. Children need to learn the difference between right and wrong, however this can sometimes be difficult and lead to children being scared to express themselves and challenge authority. It is important to always allow time to explain to your child why you are disappointed with their…
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