Screams as people fall from 220 meters up in the air are not uncommon. Less expected, however, are when the screams come from excitement rather than fear – that’s what you get from bungee jumping. This adventure sport, where people jump off high points with nothing but an elastic rope around their ankles, is highly…
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Screening Our Technology Use
Screen time is an easy demon to hate. As digital devices become more common in our children’s lives, we need to be careful about how we approach and use this double-edge sword. All screen time cannot be treated the same
Why Our Kids Should Try Mountain Climbing
We can liken our education system to the mountain climbing experience. In all that our kids do, it is important that we recognise and promote the effort to attain the highest. While we all try to perfect our scores in our academic subjects, let’s not forget to remind ourselves that that it is the journey that matters. We should all strive to learn as much as we can, to maximise our potential. Modelling this mentality for our kids definitely has its benefits, and kids will then learn that it is the journey that matters, more so than the results.
The Magic Never Ends-Why you need to go to Harry Potter World
For so many people today, Harry Potter was our introduction to reading. It showed us that just words can take you somewhere else and carry you along fabulous adventures. It taught us bravery and friendship and the importance of making the difficult choices.
How to Eat Healthy During School Term
The first week of school has flashed by, and already we are starting to notice that kids are getting bored of school food. Have they started asking you to prepare their recess snacks yet? Well, if they have, here are some ideas of what to put in those recess boxes to encourage healthy food habits….
How to help your kids adjust to a new class
The new year has come and gone, and a brand-new school term has just begun, jolting many parents and children back to the reality of having to deal with the hustle and bustle of school. With the new year comes the promise of fresh lessons, a harder level of homework, new classmates, and most importantly, being in a new environment.
How to Set Goals in the New Year
As 2019 arrives, so does the promise of a new year with hopeful beginnings. Nearly everyone ends December 31 with a New Year’s Resolution—go to the gym more, study harder, improve on relationships. And while treadmills are crowded for perhaps the first week of January, commitment to any resolutions tapers off noticeably weeks after. The weights rack begins to gather dust once again
How the Easy Junk Food Fix Can Be Bad for Kids
“Mummy, I’m hungry!” Some parents may jump with excitement that their kids are finally feeling hungry, but there are others who sigh, wondering how those tiny tummies are able to digest food faster than they can mutter ‘ABC’ If your child loves his or her junk food, it will be hard, but try as much…
Unusual Sports To Try Out This Winter
It is hard for winter to be associated with sports, especially since many athletes use this season to rest and recharge. However, there are some exotic sports around the world that are played only during this white season. As winter sports grew more popular with time and athletes trained hard to stay fit and healthy…
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
As the roads transform into a wonderland, as decorations are brought out from cupboards, as the houses begin to glow with light and be filled with festive food, it’s time to immerse yourself in the warm spirit of Christmas! This much-awaited annual holiday has something to offer everyone from the young to the old.As families…
