5 Life Hacks How to Develop Creativity and Creative Thinking in a Child
Creativity is hard to fake or «trigger» artificially, and the talent to create something new and original is highly valued in almost any field. All children have this talent - all you need is a little help in developing it: - Don't spare materials. Creativity is not just about drawings, but it is with visual art that everything begins. Buy pencils and felt-tip pens, paints [...].
3 rules of revealing the child's talents in practice. Tips from an experienced psychologist
There are three most important rules to guide parents: 1. Do not force your child to attend sections against his will 2. Educate yourself. The child copies your way of life 3. Leave your child free time - at least 2 hours a day. Alas, in real life, parents often face «non-standard» situations. Here are the most common questions and try to answer them: [...]
Palme School's top 6 winter games with kids
Winter is not the time to be sad, drink tea and look longingly at the snow falling outside the window. It is a wonderful period of New Year holidays and fun games. So, we offer a selection of the most exciting winter games that will give a lot of positivity to children and parents: - Snow Angel. For the game you need a lot of snow. Everyone who is not afraid to get dirty in the snow can participate. Also [....]
How to teach your child to finish things. Parenting tips.
Do you notice that your son or daughter regularly (or from time to time) does not finish what they started? The girl doesn't want to go to dancing anymore, because it takes a lot of rehearsal. And the boy refuses to train at the sports club because he still finds it difficult. The started drawing is not finished, and cleaning in the children's room is abandoned halfway through? Reasons why the child does not bring his work [...]
How to bring up a child without stick and carrot? Tips from a practicing child psychologist.
Much has been said about the harm of the «stick»: all thinking parents understand that a child should never be beaten, humiliated, scolded, evaluating him/her, not his/her actions or results. But what to do if «carrots» (praise and excellent grades) lead to problems? Praise is always pleasant. Getting used to receiving it, the child loses interest in the activity itself. He [...]
Don't tell your child that about money
It often happens that parents fleetingly «throw» words, phrases, without even thinking about the consequences. Among them there are many template, established, which are passed from generation to generation, in a certain way programming children for future problems. So, the top phrases that can spoil the child's attitude to money: - We can't afford it. Such or similar attitudes «signal» to children [...]
5 rules on how to raise a leader
A leader is self-confident, proactive, achieves success. His bright charisma and energy cause envy and admiration of others. Many become leaders not because of, but in spite of upbringing and environment, but child psychologists believe that leadership qualities can be fostered in the family. Before you - 5 simple rules that will help make a child a real leader. - Rule #1. Your [....]
What book to read as a family?
Even in the age of gadgets, a printed book remains a special island of comfort, warmth and wisdom. Reading books to adults and children is not only interesting, but also useful. They help to develop logical thinking, memory, attention, teach life values. British scientists were able to prove that reading can positively affect the intelligence of children. They were supported by their American colleagues and added that the joint holding [...]
How do you use games to teach children?
Games are firmly part of our lives. Employees of large companies are stimulated by gamification, even adults are fond of computer and mobile games, and educational materials for children are increasingly presented in the form of games. A game fascinates, educates, develops attention, coordination and memory. So why not use it for educational purposes? - Is your child studying a difficult topic? Have [...]
How to develop the right attitudes in children
Every parent has a different understanding of what is «right» and «wrong». Only one thing everyone agrees on: to look at the world positively, to be an open person, to love yourself and others - it is right. Positivity always and in everything is one of the important factors of a successful and happy life. Parents will help to form such a worldview. In Eric Berne's book «Games that are played [...].
