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In the dynamic landscape of modern America, one question frequently emerges among parents, educators, and psychologists alike: “Which parenting style is most encouraged in modern America?” This inquiry isn’t just a matter of curiosity; it reflects a profound need to understand the optimal approach to raising children in a society that is increasingly diverse, fast-paced, …
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Teaching the 10 Commandments can seem like a challenge, especially when trying to keep kids or even adults engaged. But with the right approach, you can turn this essential lesson into a fun and memorable experience. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or pastor, finding creative ways to present the commandments can help learners internalize these …
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And when the warm weather hits, sleep can be hard to come by in general, a condition also known as summer insomnia. This is not just some minor inconvenience; it will affect your attentiveness, energy, and general mood in a big way. Several factors, such as increasing temperatures at night, longer periods of daylight, and …
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Returning from a vacation can leave you more fatigued than refreshed if you don’t take the right steps to realign with your daily rhythm. Whether you’ve just finished a luxurious retreat or a road trip filled with spontaneity, your body and mind require time to decompress, adjust, and rebalance. The concept of how to detox …
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Humor is a surprisingly effective leadership tool. Used effectively it can reduce tensions and diffuse conflicts, motivate against overwhelming odds and even inspire. More reading here, here, here, here, and here. The truth of the human condition When we consider the human condition as a whole it is rather pitiful. To be dramatic or majestic, authors …
The identification and understanding of individual differences in the school environment regarding intelligence and cognitive abilities are essential to provide adequate educational and personalized support. In this context, it is common to hear terms like “high abilities” and “gifted”, but do we really know what they mean and how they are different? It is …
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Feeling anger is totally normal after experiencing frustrating, painful or unfair moments. In fact, it can be considered a healthy emotion, as long as it does not become uncontrolled or destructive. And the way in which anger is expressed will determine its impact on the physical and mental health, as well as the interpersonal relationships …
We are the best guides and mentors for our kids. At least this is how we see the situation. Our kids get unconditional support, friendly advice, love, and tenderness. Our own parents are either far away or old and need our support. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could simply parent ourselves? This can actually …
This is a bit strange. We go with our pens everywhere. Actually, more pens are sold than ever before. Yet we rarely use them nowadays. Kids no longer learn calligraphy. Yet each of my kids uses more pens than I ever did. What is going on? Is your pen a statement, and if so, of …
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Small, medium, or large pens? Which are better? There are pens in every size. Which should one choose? In this discussion, I favor the bigger options, but I will try to stay fair. Big or heavy? What is the optimal weight of a pen? The number is somewhere between 10 and 50 grams. Anything lighter …