Category: Children and Adolescents

Some parents have a tendency to be traffic lights without the amber light. In a way, most of them live in the spirit to remain calm and parent their children with serenity. Many aspire to be positive parents and as … Read more

I mentioned in one of my previous blogs, the traffic light approach. I was discussing then the importance of transition time; which I can briefly define as the time we offer for the child to adjust from one state of … Read more

A final comment that is important in this conversation relates to the scope of sports. Earlier in this blog there is mentioning of the benefits of sports. Clearly it has a positive impact on our body and our mind. Also, … Read more

I am looking for a sport for my son, but he cannot seem to settle for anything. This phrase resonates with many parents who struggle to find an adequate sport for their child. Although sports is not obligatory (like school), … Read more

What I am saying is that summer offers an excellent way to learn these lessons through the normal exchanges which occur through play. Unfortunately, when the parent enforces school work during summer, the opportunity of playing outside with friends, cousins … Read more

This takes me to my final argument, which is central to my opinion about school-work-free summers. Those who know me, know full well my admiration towards the work of Ken Robinson. I am in agreement with him on the idea … Read more

I find that we look at education in this way. And it is a pity. Education should be driven by the love of learning. It should attempt to quench the thirst to satisfy curiosity. Often, our approach to schooling is … Read more

Do not get me wrong, I think that schooling is necessary. In no way do I want to give the impression that I am anti-school or anti-education. To the contrary, I am a fervent believer in education. I just feel … Read more

Employment also gives meaning to our lives and has an impact on our well being. A wide array of studies and theorists have argued how a meaningful engagement to a career directly affects the person’s sense of pride and self … Read more

But there is something else to consider seriously. I meet many parents who would opt to stay at home if they had the opportunity. Luckily there are legal arrangements today to help parents and I am glad to see that … Read more