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In sport kids learn how to set goals for themselves, tackle challenges and solve problems. In this article former 5 time Olympic Basketball competitor, coach, father to 4 children, and the Ambassadors of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, spoke to OurKidz about the parents’ supportive roles in sports
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You can reduce the stress you have as a parent when your children are having difficulties at school. This will also make you more effective in helping your children...
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It’s a fair bet that your child doesn't want to bring a bad report home. It's humiliating, intimidating, and lowers their self esteem. Most kids don’t set out to deliberately disappoint their parents – yet each year, thousands of families are dealing with their children’s below par reports and looking for someone or something to blame.
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Are your kids disorganised? Does it drive you nuts? You’re not alone. Parents and teachers commonly complain about kids’ inability to plan and execute even the simplest of tasks. But how often do you find yourself doing things for your child because it’s quicker, easier and more efficient?
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The saying, “Don’t work with children and animals” could easily apply to photography. Children are notorious for not smiling on cue, running out of the shot, or even pulling horrible faces. There are a few tricks of the trade I will share that will have you capturing fantastic shots worth blowing up!
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When it comes to talking to kids about growing up, parents rarely hold back. Typically we're eager to offer thoughts on every aspect of our children’s lives - for example drugs, talking to strangers and responsible driving. But there’s one topic that often poses a challenge: sex.
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If you worry that your child is a fussy eater or does not eat enough, you are not alone. A recent study found that 82% of parents and carers felt that their pre-schoolers’ food rejection was a concern and 41% were worried about children being fussy about food. When asked about common parenting problems, parents and carers rated only financial concerns and children’s illnesses as being of greater concern than refusing food.
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Brothers and sisters can be great friends and playmates, but by the second half of the school holidays, even the closest of sibling relationships can become strained. Teacher and busy mum, Sonja Walker offers some very useful advices here.
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Separating parents and their children pass through a range of grief stages. Common responses include: shock, denial, numbness, crying, distress, depression, isolation, fear, physical symptoms, guilt, anger, blame, hostility, thinking about the loss, gradual acceptance, moving-on.
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When a family member dies suddenly or unexpectedly, the impact on children will be shocking, raw, and immediate. The child will not have ‘expected’ the death, and won’t be as emotionally or mentally prepared for the drastic changes that will follow...
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Some adults may see play as trivial but for children play is important work as it helps them to make sense of their surroundings, problem solve and use their imaginations. Here are NAPCAN’s top ten tips on how to incorporate play into your children’s lives.
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Heart-to-heart bonding with your child is one of life’s great joys. It is a great way to really connect with your child. Here are NAPCAN’s top 10 tips on how to build a stronger relationship with your child.
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We all want the best for our children and would do anything to ease their pain. As a parent you sense there is a problem with your child’s school work, but is it significant?
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In the heat of the moment children can be harmed by the way adults speak to them. Here are NAPCAN’s top ten tips on how to use words that help and not hurt during this holiday break.
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Tutoring can help enhance your child’s performance at school. However, choosing the tutoring service that’s right for your child can sometimes prove a little challenging. It is essential that parents do some research beforehand.
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Being bullied can shape who we become and how much we achieve in life. Research indicates about 1 in 4 children get bullied. Verbal bullying is most common, followed by physical. Whether or not your child get's bullied or becomes a 'bully' is still very much down to the environment in which children are raised.
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