Halloween Costumes 2025: Ideas for Kids and Adults
On October 31, adults and children dress up in costumes and celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year - Halloween. This is an opportunity to return to childhood, become part of an ancient ritual and just a fun holiday. History of Halloween The holiday dates back to pagan times. Then the tradition of Walpurgis Night was also born. It was believed that on this night from hell to [...].
Parsing 10 obscure words from Pushkin's «Captain's Daughter»
Not all young readers love and understand Pushkin. The reason for this is often complicated and incomprehensible words. Indeed, the syllable of the great writer is sometimes difficult to understand. And not only for children. But it is this syllable and became a calling card of the poet. All over the world his colorful epithets and descriptions of the smallest details are famous. A special admiration cause expressions of high feelings [...]
Why Does Baba Yaga’s Hut Stand on Chicken Legs?
Do you remember the huts on chicken legs in Slavic fairy tales? Have you ever wondered why a hut stands on legs at all? And even on chicken legs? A vivid image is present in many fairy tales. Usually in such a hut lived Baba Yaga, and she blocked the way of the hero to his cherished goal. And sometimes she helped the bogatyr.But where did the image of the hut on a chicken [...].
Teenage Stress: Symptoms, Causes, and How Parents Can Help
Stress in teens can occur for a variety of reasons. Children in general have a hard time controlling their emotions. And against the background of hormonal restructuring, the nervous system of the teenager begins to go crazy. Therefore, stress can cause even not very serious shocks. Such that many adults will not notice. Stress in teenagers Exams or even just an answer at the blackboard is stressful. [...]
The Tragic Life of Sophia Tolstaya: The Wife of a Genius
Many people know that the great writer Leo Tolstoy was a man of stern views. The companion of life was only a companion. At a time when he himself had the right to complete freedom and infidelity. Sophia Bers became the wife of Leo Nikolayevich, when she was 18 years old. And from this moment began the history of her diaries, where all her experiences were described and [...]
The Role of Parenting in Building Healthy Eating Habits
Raising a child is a complicated process. Every parent knows that. You have to be strict but fair. Gentle but firm. You have to be able to explain, and sometimes even force. All for the good of the little person. Parents should always be able to find a balance, so as not to overdo it to one side. It is worth overdoing it, as the child gets complexes or spoiled. And sometimes misbehavior [...].
What to Do If Your Child Feels Tired
What to do if a child is tired? Some adults do not take the fatigue of children seriously. Well, how can a child be tired, if he has no serious cases, and a young energetic body without disease? But psychologists are sounding the alarm. More and more children are becoming victims of Overscheduling. What is overscheduling? Many parents strive to occupy their child with a huge number of circles and hobbies. They are sure that [...]
Lunch Boxes or Bags: What’s the Healthiest Choice for Your Child
Many parents give their children snacks or even full lunches to school. First, it saves money. Secondly, this way you can meet all the child's preferences or doctor's orders. Third, this way parents can rest assured that the child eats healthy and tasty food. But mom's delicious food has to be carried in something. And it has to be convenient for [.....]
Learning at Palme School: Why an introductory consultation before a trial lesson is essential
Why is counseling before enrolling in an online school so important? It is not just a part of the service. The result of all further education depends on it. Now many parents choose the online format for their children. It is convenient and effective. Online classes allow you to maximize immersion in classes in a comfortable environment for the child. This is especially important for small and shy children. At the same time, the online format [....]
Laboubou rests: TOP weird toys of the USSR
Many parents find modern toys strange. They think the same laboobs are weird freaks. And do not understand what children found in them. But remember the old Soviet toys. Poupsikis and cars. But there were some very strange creatures. Take Cheburashka. Who's that? What kind of animal is that? But there were even more creepy and strange Soviet toys. [...]
