All Work and No Play If we are not careful, our minds get so busy dealing with the problems of life that we don’t take time out for positive physical, mental and social activities - instead it is easy to get into the habit of ‘rewarding’ ourselves and our children with … [Read more...] about Active Parenting Pays Dividends for the Whole Family
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How To Use Folders to File Your Data on Your Computer
How are your family’s computer files? Well organised and easy to find.OR, littered all over the desktop! Computers CAN Save You Time and Energy An outrageous claim I know - by the time you have got your computer working and all the software installed, updated all the … [Read more...] about How To Use Folders to File Your Data on Your Computer
Save Time and Lower Your Stress Levels with Filing
Stressed out by a piece of paper: I just spent an hour looking for a receipt that I needed to return something I had bought a few weeks ago. Normally I file things straight away - either into my In Tray or in a filing cabinet, but I must have been distracted. I put the receipt … [Read more...] about Save Time and Lower Your Stress Levels with Filing
The Bad News: Mathematics Education at School is ‘Broken’
Is your child struggling with Maths at school - if so, he/she is not alone. You could even say your child is normal! The problem is in epidemic proportions. In technologically advanced nations like Australia, UK and USA you would expect Mathematics education to be highly … [Read more...] about The Bad News: Mathematics Education at School is ‘Broken’
How to Get Your Child Ready to Start School
How to Get Your Child Ready to Start School Many parents, especially with their first child, are reluctant to start educating their child until their child starts school. This is because they do not feel they have the expertise or are scared that what they do may conflict … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Child Ready to Start School