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As the new school term gets under way, many children entering high school worry about making new friends. Without being in their face, there’s a lot parents can do to help them with this major change in their lives.
Step 1: It may seem obvious, but ENCOURAGE your kids to make friends. Help them see it […]

I bet there are times you’re frustrated about the hit-or-miss quality of your kids’ home study. Good study habits are essential for progress, and without them children can very quickly fall behind - and if they fall too far behind, they may be tempted to drop out. How would you like to help your kids […]

One of the biggest challenges faced by children the world over occurs during the months of August and September. That’s when kids make the transition to high school. And it’s not only the kids who feel the strain. For some parents it’s just as bad - and for many it’s even worse!
This leads us into […]

Be honest - are you one of those parents who worry about their child’s apparent inability to concentrate? Are you constantly asking, does he or she have ADHD? Are they doomed to failure and a life of disrupting others? This may come as a surprise, but many schools in the western world are seeing a […]

There must be some reason why some children are better at concentration than others, wouldn’t you agree?
Well . . . in reality there are lots of reasons, but by giving this question just a little thought you can go a long way toward helping your child improve.
Even if she is quite young, you can explain […]