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School is a place where kids learn social skills and bullying is part of kids growing up. Sometimes, parents or educator often overlooks and regards it as harmless teasing. Bullying may start as teasing which is fun and playful. When teasing is done constantly and the victim gets hurt and angry, it is no longer fun. Bullying can be in forms of verbal or physical abuse. Verbal abuse even go unnoticed and bring psychological damage to the kids and affect s their performance at school. It is important for parents to notice if the child bullies other kids or the child becomes the victim.

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Kids will love schooling if they find out that learning is fun. Homework & rote learning isn’t the solution to help kids master or learn the subject. In fact, kids will probably hate school if they have to learn this way. As parents, you can inquire from the school if you are about to register pre-school or primary school for your kids.  Alternatively, you can add fun learning methods below which are more effective and appealing for young kids. Fun learning methods works for kids below 12 years old or kids in primary school and pre-school. When they get used to it, they will carry on when they are in secondary school. In fun learning methods, kids are taught not to be spoon-fed with the information, they must actively involve to find the information and teachers act as a guide.

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Ever thought about Goal Setting for Kids? Goal setting is one of the most important skills that a person can learn, and the earlier this skill is learned, the more chances there are for successful outcomes in a person’s life. Adults know that goal setting is all about planning, making progress with that plan and reaching final goals or achievements. Once a child learns how to do this, they can use this tool for more success in school and at home.

Goal setting for kids will help your children to do well on their school tests and in activities such as sports, music programs or outside academic or arts programs – even at home, and with their personal finances. Teaching your child how to be a goal setter will give them a sense that they are capable of whatever they want to do. That’s valuable! Learn more about Goal Setting for Kids.

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Do you think that every child has to learn music? I admit that I am an illiterate parent who loves listening to music but I don’t play any musical instruments. I love watching American Idol or GLEE and admire how wonderful the music is. My kids are learning music too and I still wonder how early childhood music can play a role in kids’ life. I view that many parents encourage their young children to learn music.

I have an opportunity to interview Deanna Ong from Atelier de Musique School in Penang. She has taken great efforts to answer my questions and presented me with more facts and information. I express my gratitude and I hope her answers will give a perspective for parents how important early childhood music education for young kids. Below is my email interview with her.

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Kids who receive love from parents and people around them will grow up to be an emotionally mature person. When they receive love, they will learn how to give and express love to other people as well.  Kids will try at their best abilities in their life and have self-esteem when their need of love is fulfilled.

Please take a look at positive parenting tips, 5 ways to communicate love to our kids

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Techniques to Improve Memory Skills for Kids

Improving memory skill is necessary for schooling children so they can excel in their study. There are tips and techniques to improve memory skills for kids other than rote learning, learning by repetition which is a common practice for students.

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The answer is Learning. Learning is the most effective way to stimulate child’s intelligence. The best period to stimulate child’s intelligence is during their childhood. Early stimulation starts from babies for their benefits of physical and mental development. Simple play or interaction with your baby not only develop a bonding between parents and baby but encourage a baby to explore, discover and learn.

The first 7 years of child’s life is crucial and this is the reason why preschool makes Learning Fun for children.  It is also a note for parents to choose kindergarten which integrates learning through play and not mainly focus on academic skills for preparation to primary school.

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