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How to encourage empathy in your toddler
By Kate Donoughue on 06/01/2011 16:34:31
Just like any other skill, empathy needs to be taught and practised. Here are some easy ways you can teach your child to understand others’ feelings
and make it a habit. For example, you could say, "That little girl looks lonely. Why don’t you ask her to play with you?" Or, "Daddy looks hot and tired. Why don’t you take him a drink?" Be active Encourage your child to learn to do lots of things well
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How to help your small child to think big
By Kate Donoughue on 20/07/2011 13:51:55
Easy ways to nurture your smaller-than-average child
their abilities: physically, mentally and socially. Rather than protecting them from perceived risks, nurturing your child’s self-confidence is the best way to encourage a smaller-than-average child to not only stand up for themselves in the playground, but also
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Should I teach my child to read?
By Junior on 21/11/2012 19:28:00
Top reading tips on how you can help your children enjoy books
to encourage a love of readingThere are several excellent reading schemes that will help your child learn to read with books that are graded in difficulty as her stills progress.
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Snap Happy
By Coral Garlick on 20/04/2010 10:30:37
Encourage your budding Baileys and mini Marios to capture family memories on camera
, look through the viewfinder and view the LCD screen to see how their picture will look. Encourage your child to take lots of photographs of anything they like. Remember it’s not your photo: art is subjective and if he thinks a one-eyed dolly makes a
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Meditation tips for all ages
By Junior on 03/01/2013 15:03:00
Hit the road to relaxation with these stress-free techniques
ToddlersAt this age, meditation is more of a focusing activity. Take a tactile approach and encourage your child to notice her breath by holding her hands in front of her mouth and nose and making a sound as she exhales. She can also move in time
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How to conquer your child's night time fears
By Junior on 24/10/2012 18:05:00
You don’t have to be a superhero to banish the 'baddies' beneath the bed
, or the sound of a television or radio.Thunder and lightningKeep your own mood upbeat. Say something like: “That’s the sound of the sky celebrating – how exciting to have rain!” In other words, even if you hate it yourself, make light of it.Being aloneEncourage
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How to tell the age of a tree
By Fiona McKim on 03/04/2012 17:56:33
History is alive in our woodlands – discover the age of your local trees
: 1.25Pine or Spruce: 3.25Elm, Ash or Beech: 2.5More green living advice from Junior:Ways to encourage birds into your gardenGrowing vegetables with your child
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Why sand is super for learning
By Fiona McKim on 14/05/2012 13:07:33
Five ways to make sand play educational for your child
tools. Feeling weight of the sand as well as judging the amount in a pile and how best to grab it will help to develop her fine motor skills.2. BuildChildren love putting their creative flair and imaginations into exciting new projects, so encourage your
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How to teach your child a second language
By Junior on 20/11/2012 10:24:00
The best ways to encourage a bilingual babe
between eight to 16 months – doesn’t alter this time frame or lead to language delays.This is fine if you are bilingual (or multilingual), but what ifyou are a monolingual parent? When and how should you teach your child a second language? Rachael Kenyon
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How to help your toddler to talk
By Kate Donoughue on 03/02/2011 10:59:49
Ways you can encourage your late-talking child to chat
are sharing with your child. Books can also broaden the vocabulary you use with your child. They bring places and events to life outside our everyday experience. Reading also encourages your child to talk. The best way to use books is as a stepping stone
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