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14 Things You Should Always Say to Your Child

parentotheca — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 10:04:21 +0000

Kind words of affirmation and encouragement from parents have a profound impact on a child’s life in the long run. When you ask people what is the most important in parenthood, most would say that LOVE is the key. And that’s true. There is plenty of scientific evidence which shows that children who feel loved […]

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The Most Important Mantra Every Parent Should Teach Their Child

parentotheca — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:24:52 +0000

Our thoughts affect our emotions, mood, and, ultimately, our actions. Therefore, if we learn how to manage our thoughts and feelings, this will profoundly change the way we show up in life and the results we create. In our family, we believe that words matter. That’s the powerful tool we can use to help children […]

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How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci. Michael Gelb

parentotheca — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:43:39 +0000

How to think like Leonardo Da Vinci. Book Summary Seven steps to genius everyday Michael Gelb Element; New edition edition (15 Mar. 2004) Get the book About the author: Michael Gelb is the world’s leading authority on applying genius thinking to personal and organisational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, […]

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11 Ideas On How To Bring More Free Play Into Your Child’s Life

parentotheca — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:42:32 +0000

When children know how to play independently, it’s pure bliss for everyone. Parents finally get a momentary escape from their little tornadoes, allowing them to sip on that scorching cup of tea without interruption (now that’s what I call true luxury). And for the kids, it’s not just fun, but a chance to learn some […]

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4 Reasons Why Our Children Play Less Now (And The Scary Consequences You Didn’t Think About)

parentotheca — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:22:28 +0000

While there is strong evidence that free play, especially outdoor activity, is widely beneficial for children’s development and well-being, the value of play is still not understood or prioritised in homes, nurseries or schools. In the article “The Power of Play – Why Playtime Matters?” we’ve talked about what real play is and why it is […]

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Your Competent Child. Jesper Juul

parentotheca — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:10:21 +0000

Your Competent Child – Book Summary Toward a new paradigm in parenting and education Get the book Jesper Juul Balboa Press (29 Sept. 2011) About the author: Jesper Juul was a family therapist, husband, father and grandfather. He is the author of numerous books and a renowned international public speaker. He has founded Familylab International […]

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The Hard Thing Rule – How To Develop Grit

parentotheca — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 14:27:13 +0000

When it comes to success, there are more critical factors than IQ and talent. In fact, according to one of the top psychologists, Angela Duckworth, the key factor influencing success is grit. Angela tells us that the most successful people in any domain tend to have very high levels of grit. They don’t quit things […]

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