How to Teach Healthy Habits That Will Stay With Your Child for Life
Useful habits for a child are very important. After all, it is from childhood that the way of life for many years is formed. But children always like everything harmful. After all, it is so attractive. From junk food to smartphone addiction. So how to instill healthy habits in your child for life? Useful habits for a child At any age, and especially in adolescence, children [...].
How to explain "fingers" and "zenith" to a child? 10 obsolete words from Pushkin's "Prophet"
Many classics have words in them that are incomprehensible to modern readers. Children read poems and novels, and constantly torture their parents about the meaning of words. And parents themselves do not know, because these words are not used for a long time. Although once they were everywhere in speech. And the meaning of these words is originally connected with the life of the Slavs of that time. Poem [...]
Why Dads Matter — And How to Stay Connected with Kids
Why is daddy so important in a child's life? And it doesn't matter whether it's a boy or a girl. And how to arrange regular communication between daddy and children, if daddy is very busy at work? Time spent with dad is very important for any child. Unfortunately, often dads just don't have enough time for regular games and activities with their kids. And if [....]
Top-5 Family Vacation Ideas in the U.S. This Summer
Summer has arrived and that means it's time to travel the country! In this article, we've gathered for you the best family vacation spots in the US and tips for family travel. Places to vacation with kids in America 1. Amusement Parks Amusement parks are loved by everyone. Both adults and young children. But no park in the world can [.....]
The Power of Words: What Not to Say to Your Child
Since childhood, we are used to our parents' admonishing phrases. Familiar words? We heard them as children and often repeat them to our children without even wanting to. But few people think about the impact of words on the future life of the child. And how did these simple phrases affect us? What should not be said to children? Every day, ourselves not [...].
Why Chess Is More Than Just a Game
Chess is a quiet game for introverts. And chess also seems difficult - as if it's a game only for rookies. That's what most people think. But it's not like that at all! Let's look at the non-obvious benefits of chess in this article. The benefits of chess It is clear to everyone that active chess lessons contribute to the development of logical thinking and strategy skills. But this is not all. Communication [...]
How to Make Screen Time Useful: A Guide for Modern Parents
All children use gadgets from a certain age. Some earlier, some later. Children love the flickering screen. There are games, short colorful videos, music, pictures. It's all there. But is it useful? Sometimes you look at what they're doing and you're horrified. It seems that there is nothing useful in these gadgets and can not be. But through them you can learn, [...].
Phraseologisms: Sayings That Make No Sense… Until You Know Russian
«Getting away with it», «Like water off a goose», «Sitting idly by» - have you heard these phraseologisms? Those who are used to speaking Russian understand these expressions. But for foreigners it is just a terrible dream. They can't understand what geese have to do with it and why crocodiles cry. Here and children who were born abroad can not understand, [...]
A Meaningful Gift: Russian Language Lesson Certificate for Kids Living Abroad
In many families who have moved abroad, the children may simply not know Russian and may never start learning it themselves. But what to do if parents want to keep the Russian language and culture in their lives? You can try to teach the child at home. But most parents will find this difficult. Lack of time and pedagogical skills will not allow you to organize the process correctly. Therefore [....]
Catch the Sun! What to Know About the Summer Solstice on June 21
On June 21, an annual natural phenomenon that has been celebrated around the world for thousands of years will once again occur. It is the Day of the Summer Solstice. It is a holiday created by nature itself, because it is the longest day of light in the year. And since the beginning of human history, it has been celebrated on a large scale. What is the solstice? 4 times a year in the cosmos occur phenomena with [...].