Writing is a crucial literacy milestone for children, and without proper scaffolding, children may be missing out on important social interaction skills. Language is innate in neurotypical children, and children need external support to learn standard writing. Emergent literacy is the process by which children learn to read and write, starting from their 12th month.
Because time is money, your boss may demand that you and your colleagues do not take too many breaks while at work. Similarly, parents believe that time equals their children’s grades. Guided by this notion, parents insist that their children bury their heads in their school books for hours on end. This could backfire. In
We all know that there’s power in a meaningful connection. If you do not have a lot of time for deep and meaningful conversations, there are still many opportunities to make micro connections with another human being. Each day presents us with countless opportunities to take a micro-step and make a personal connection with someone.
Mario Singh, Founder, Soulrich Foundation, father to Chantelle (14) and Elliot (12).and DADs for Life supporter tells us his heart for fathering. Why do you think your involvement as a father is important to your children? There are multiple studies which show that involved fathers have a deep impact on their children’s healthy development. These
Do you think about what your children will become when they grow up? Perhaps, one of them will become an engineer, building skyscrapers and bridges. And another will become an educator, nurturing young lives and expanding their horizons. Have you ever thought about what kind of husband and father he will become one day? The
In addition to being a well-known actor and skilled professional wrestler, Dwayne Johnson, also known as “The Rock,” is a devoted and adoring father. From his Instagram postings and open conversations, one can easily tell that being a father occupies a special place in his heart and is one of the most beloved roles he
Remember the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade? It was full of heart-pounding adrenaline-filled stunts. It also had a father-son story that revealed a vulnerable side to our hero, one rooted in rejection. Why did director Steven Spielberg include this subplot in the movie? In an interview, director Steven Spielberg disclosed that the father-son
Imagine you have been told by your doctor that unless you lose ten kilograms soon, you run the risk of suffering a heart attack. It’s been three months since you drew up a plan to achieve the goal but you have neither started on the diet nor hit the gym. Is it because you lack
For the first one to two years of life, a baby isn’t able to speak. As a result, many fathers struggle to talk to their infants. How do you talk to an infant when they can’t talk back to you? Even though your baby isn’t able to speak, she is listening and her brain is
Flowers, chocolates, presents, and fine dining. These are common ways that families celebrate Mother’s Day. The majority of mothers concur that while they appreciate these gestures, they are not what they really want. Here are three ideas I have for making Mother’s Day this year more special for you. There are three things you can
