Reality check My first job in a united kingdom laboratory, was in a large maternity hospital but the laboratory was small and there were only 9 staff members. At that time my older children were still back home, and therefore did not realise how important it was to plan for the holidays well in advance. […]
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Chores also help build self esteem and purpose and a sense of ownership when they have chores to do around the house. Chores help children to learn to take responsibility and accountability. According to a study by University of Minesota, involving children in household tasks at an early age helps them learn values and empathy.
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Gestational Diabetes lessons When I was pregnant, I developed gestational diabetes. I used to have to check my blood glucose levels at least an hour after eating a meal. At first I was really annoyed with the whole process as I had to prick my finger and would worry that maybe I had eaten too
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Are toys being used for their intended purpose? I was upstairs and my four year old daughter wanted me to come downstairs and play with her. I told her I was busy and she decided that she wanted Dad instead. I informed her that her Dad had gone to the shop and immediately, she decided
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Do your children know where fruit comes from? Do your children know where fruits come from? Do they know how to grow them? Do they know what is used to grow them? Are your children aware of the different kinds of foods that grow where you live? How can you pass this knowledge to your
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How has self isolation affected you mentally and physically? How have you coped with these challenges? What lessons have you leant from this experience? Are you still as careful about keeping the Corona virus out of your home? Five days ago, my son had a cold and we did not think much of it, then
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How do you ensure that your offspring can speak your native language? One of the challenges of living in a country where you are trying to adapt to another language, is learning to speak another language while also trying to fit in and perfect your communication skills in the adapted language. Is Body Language
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Reading Culture in our homes Last week I had to isolate as my little one had developed a cough, the cough became worse as the day progressed, therefore we had to attend the emergency department. All we took with us was her day bag with two changes of clothes and her drinking bottle. When
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Instilling confidence, Removing limitations, Building an effective relationship with your children As a child, the one challenge I faced was not being able to express my true feelings, I was always a people pleaser and I never wanted to disappoint ?anyone. I was never encouraged to express opinions? and all I knew
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