As we move toward an evermore complex and competitive future, Inspired by real-life experiences,
what are the demands of parents to bring up a child?
the following ideas help us guiding our child
toward a more successful adulthood.
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At the time of writing the Festive Season is approaching once again. A time of joy for many.
Do we, however, give a thought to those who at the moment are alive and well who would be horrified to suspect that after the holidays they spend their future maybe in a wheelchair or belong to those 50 or 60 who had become statistics leaving shocked relatives behind?
Out of a range of contributing factors that lead to serious traffic accidents, one aspect appears to be paramount. That factor is commonly unrecognised, ignored and overshadowed by a "It doesn't happen to me" attitude. So it remains a secret that is never even considered.
In this ten minute message I am using an excerpt from a session I presented in schools years ago. Undeniably, here we are exploring this one reason that leads the unwary to disaster, injury and death.
Child poverty is a social problem that deserves our concern. But then, do not let us overlook the less obvious POVERTY OF THE CHILD'S MIND. A frank discussion on how a child's ability to reach his or her potential can be compromised or destroyed - or saved, maybe for an entire lifetime.
How do we teach science and technology to children in a way that makes the experience unforgettable? How can we create enthusiasm for the world around us and keep it alive? First of all, make sure the child feels good when s/he is introduced to a new activity.
A chance encounter on the internet lead to this, one of life's unforgettable experiences.
About communication with adults and children. How easily we can go wrong without knowing it.
This series has been revised and replaced by the recently published book. For details and a sample of the text please click PEDOPHILEShere.
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"A composer in hiding."
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Ever so often people behave in strange ways. Commonly we blame them for behaving this way. Not often do we find ways to uncover those long forgotten events that caused the behaviour.
Those who follow various opinions in the media may be confused about the role that school education plays in our children's advancement. Is there a forgotten link?
Can we accept that some children's performance and achievement levels are well below their capacity while the real reason is their hidden, emotional ballast?
In our society, little thought is given to the prevention of future frustrations, marital discord, prevention even of unacceptable sexual activities that we may expect to read about in the newspapers, one day in the future. How do we communicate with our young on matters of sexual health and procreation?
This is a synopsis of a saga that highlights the misunderstandings and suffering that may be the result when there is a lack of trusting communication between adults and children..
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Identifies the four types of child abuse, including signs, effects and statistics for each. Details the impact on sexual abuse victims, profiles sex offenders, and provides a forum to write your own child abuse story.
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