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- Discuss Human Rights This December in Your Classroom - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Francis DavidOften, when we feel vexed at the outcome of a disagreement, we say in a frustrated tone, “But I have the right...” There is sometimes confusion about the difference between a “right” and a “privilege.” A right is a protection that our government (or individuals) must grant to its citizens (or ...
Views: 653 - Lets Make It Easy For the Bully - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Francis DavidBullies are lazy and don’t want to think. They want to press a few buttons, have a quick game and obtain instant gratification. The average school bully isn’t very creative or intelligent, and lacks verbal skills. She may tease a child about being fat, stupid or gay; the words belong to an ...
Views: 682 - United Nations International Volunteer Day - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Francis DavidDecember 5 Below provided is a small activity you can incorporate in your character education program next month. In our busy lives we often forget the importance of volunteering our time to organizations and people who need a helping hand. Out of a growing concern that some children do not ...
Views: 631 - School Teachers - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Francis DavidThe People v/s the Profession This piece of article has no intention of lessening your appreciation for the people who teach school. On one hand, I want to acknowledge the wonderful qualities teachers have, and to explain a few difficult and ironic aspects of their profession. In general, it ...
Views: 696 - World Schooling - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Francis DavidUnfortunately, the world is not a classroom. It is difficult to find An Introduction to Geography and other marvelous books like that when you are changing trains in Bolivia or setting up camp in the Canyon lands. Without a chance to do lots of homework assignments on latitude and longitude, ...
Views: 628 - An Indirect Approach to Prevent Bullying - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Francis DavidFor Parents If your child won’t discuss the problem, try this indirect approach. Sometimes parents and teachers hear about the bullying from another source. When they confront the child, they may encounter denial, negation or minimization of the bullying. It can sound like this: ‘I am used to ...
Views: 706 - Use feedback - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Francis Davidto prevent bullying The moment Jack got on the school bus everyone groaned. He was so fat that someone would end up getting squashed. He felt bullied. In such instances tell your child this: Every time you say or do something to another living being, you get a response. It can range from ...
Views: 679 - Get Rid of Bad Habits - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Francis DavidDon’t make the bully happy Don’t be scared of pain Children are often scared of life-saving injections, gym exercise to build their muscles, and confronting the dentist. Speaking about bullying is very painful. You can tell your kid that they can feel embarrassed, shy or paralyzed with fear. ...
Views: 695 - Effective Learning Strategies for Students - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Francis DavidWhere to Study: The traditional or normal wisdom has it that one should keep on with one study location, this is not true. Cognitive researchers have established that shifting rooms for study makes better retention. Focus: It is widely believed that one should focus intensely on a single ...
Views: 714 - Ways to Succeed in School - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Francis DavidBelow discussed are a few ways that will help your children to succeed in school. Do not believe the IQ myth. No one is born with a given IQ and you can develop your IQ through study and through brainwave entrainment. Practice makes perfect. Too many of us believe in the “talent” myth — that ...
Views: 984 - What is Intelligence - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Francis DavidOften when people think of intelligence they think of IQ, but IQ is not intelligence, it is supposedly a measure of intelligence. IQ is short for Intelligence Quotient and in the early days of IQ testing if you asked a psychologist what IQ tests measure they would respond with “IQ tests measure ...
Views: 696 - Different Routines for Different Children - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Francis DavidWhen her first-born was little, Heather Davis, found time outs were the perfect way to teach Ethan, now eight, to respect safety rules. And she had every intention of disciplining six-year-old Cameron the same way. But he responded by humming or tapping his feet during time outs. "The swagger ...
Views: 677 - On Second Thought - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Francis DavidMonique Blouin remembers vividly when her daughter was 12 and started flirting with rudeness. For three straight days, the sixth-grader responded to everyday requests with rolled eyes and a defiantly posed hip. Then Annie muttered that her mom should just chill out. "That's it!” said the ...
Views: 675 - Resolutions for REAL Parents - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Francis DavidSelf-improvement? That's so last year... Every year it's the same. Wait. Not every year. Every first-day-of-the-month it's the same, every day-after-my-birthday, every day after Halloween, every Monday and, worst of all, every January 1: time to make resolutions. I will not eat sugar. I will ...
Views: 686 - Be an Online Coach and Earn Some Handsome Money - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Francis DavidTraditional coaching can now happen online. If you have experience or expertise in consulting or coaching, this could be the business for you. Currently there are many industry experts and professionals offering online coaching services. This doesn’t mean that competition is fierce, however. The ...
Views: 630 - Couple of Best sites for Free Online Storage - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Francis DavidDropbox www.dropbox.com Dropbox is barely two years old and yet it's quickly become the file-sharing option of choice for many web users. Certainly, once you start using this excellent service, you'll wonder how you managed to survive without it. So, what's so good about Dropbox? The ...
Views: 944 - Use OneNote 2010s Best New Features - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Francis DavidOneNote is a very useful note-taking and collaboration tool but previous versions required all participants have the software installed on their PCs. The latest edition of OneNote 2010 (part of Microsoft Office 2010 Home and Student), now offers some excellent new web features that let you ...
Views: 922 - How to Avoid New Security Threats - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidThis particular piece of article will help how you can keep yourself and your computer safe from various tools in the cybercriminals’ armory. Drive-by downloads What is it? ‘Drive-by download’ is the term used to describe the process of infecting a computer with malware when a compromised ...
Views: 640 - Head to Head - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidWhich is best, www.Amazon.com or www.Play.com? They’re the two most popular online entertainment stores in the US. But which one offers the best all round service? Ease of use: Amazon.co.uk (www.amazon.com) and Play.com (www.play.com) score equally well for user-friendliness, with clear ...
Views: 667 - Cool Free Software - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidGrindstone 2 (Productivity Tool) www.epiforge.com/Grindstone2 If you frequently find yourself taking far too long to perform different tasks on your PC, this time manager can help. To get started with Grindstone 2, install the software and create a new task. Estimate how long this should ...
Views: 679 - Best Tools in IE9 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidSite pinning and jumplists Once a site is opened, content from that page can be ‘pinned’ to the Windows 7 Taskbar. You can drag the whole tab down to the Taskbar or just the site’s favicon. Once a site is pinned to the Taskbar, each icon creates a ‘jumplist’ – a menu relevant to that site. ...
Views: 648 - IE9s Best New Tools Revealed - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidMicrosoft has unveiled the first public beta version of its new browser, Internet Explorer 9 (www.microsoft.com/ie9), and it’s packed with impressive features. With IE9, Microsoft hopes to win back some of the surfers who have abandoned the browser in favor of rivals such as Firefox and Chrome. ...
Views: 593 - Software Download Site - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidEveryone loves free shareware. The increase in Web sites offering free software downloads proves this. These sites allow up-and-coming software designers to display their programs to the public. They also allow established businesses to offer trial copies of their software. Usually these trial ...
Views: 716 - Speed Up Internet Explorer 8 - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidIf you were selecting your browser based on speed only, it's highly improbable that Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 would get much of a prospect. But if you've plumped for IE8 for other reasons, you don't have to put up with the worst of its speed-related issues. Here, we will discuss a few tips ...
Views: 661 - Google Earth Video Tour - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidHow to create a Google Earth Video Tour Google's virtual globe software lets you do all sorts of cool things, from exploring shipwrecks to getting up-to-date weather forecasts. One of my favorite features is the ability to create and share video tours. If you've been on holiday you can use ...
Views: 1056 - Anti Malware Program - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Francis DavidAVG Anti-Virus 2011 Free The latest version of AVG's popular free anti-malware program can protect you against rootkits as well as viruses and spyware. The rootkit sweep has to be run separately from the main scan, but it's quick and reliable, and there's now a Game Mode, which means the ...
Views: 675 - Podcast Directory - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Francis DavidA Podcast is an audio broadcast saved as an MP3 file. The MP3 file can be downloaded to a computer and then to an iPod or any other type of MP3 player. There are all kinds of music-related podcasts available online already. There is always an opportunity for more as long as you focus on a niche ...
Views: 678 - No, thank you and Stay Away from Negative Influences - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Francis DavidVulnerable minds get prejudiced by adult behavior and deeds and the media. Peer pressure has an effect on not only children and adolescents; it is also ubiquitous in adults. It shows a lack of confidence when people do not have the nerves to say “No, thank you,” and excuse themselves from ...
Views: 1089 - Gender Differences in Bullying Behavior Girls Bullying - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Francis DavidGirls’ bullying has traditionally been mineralized because of the subtlety of the strategies of aggression girl’s use, and the tendency for staff to dismiss their aggression as “just girls being bitchy”. Because girls are under pressure to always be nice, they have to disguise their aggression, ...
Views: 1457 - Home Theater System Choose the One that Suits You - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Francis DavidTo own a home theater system in your home is a dream. Many among you may already have one at your home and I’m sure you consider it as something very special or something unique of your house. What makes it so special? No one will deny the fact that they like to hear and enjoy music and movies, ...
Views: 1034 - Teach your Kids, say Thank you - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Francis DavidThanking works because it conveys one of our most basic emotions: gratitude. Gratitude is not a concept. It’s a genuine emotion, which cannot be expected or extorted. You either feel it or you don’t. But when someone does something nice for you, they expect gratitude – and they think less of you ...
Views: 952 - With a Little Caution, you can Avoid Blunders - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Francis DavidI’m sure this article will be of some help to those who are ensnared by the social networking web like Facebook, Twitter or Ibibo. I’m going to discuss about manners today, manners which are related to social networking. Let’s talk about a few things that you need to be concerned of while ...
Views: 723 - What to Tell the Children - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Francis DavidParents need to know what they should tell their children about school. They realize the system is in need of transformation, but they also feel their children need to be going to school. Here are the key messages you should be conversing to your kids. 1. Education is a lifelong ...
Views: 738 - Television Advertising For Better Visibility - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Francis DavidAmong all conventional advertising options Television advertising has emerged as the most powerful form. The major difference being it as a blend of audio and video advertising messages with infinite varieties in to contrast to other advertising platforms like newspapers, magazines, journals, ...
Views: 1474 - Good Bye to Profanity - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Francis DavidAre you a parent? Are you concerned about the content on Television your children are being exposed to? In a recent poll conducted by a leading magazine, 55 percent of respondents said there is excess of cursing, 68 percent responded that there is surplus violence and 50 percent of them said ...
Views: 1085 - Hands on Management of Your Blog Comments - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Francis DavidEvery blogger would like to get comments on his blog as it is an indication that your content is being read and it encourages you to blog even more. Being a blog master of your own blog, you also need to respond to the comments you receive for your blog posts. However, it becomes a tedious task ...
Views: 1135 - Bullying at School A Universal Catastrophe - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Francis DavidBullying has indeed become a wide spread calamity in American schools with nearly 20 percent of children saying that they had bullied in one way or the other by other students. A bully intentionally harms or disturbs the victim in different ways that cause depression, low self-esteem, fear and ...
Views: 930 - Your Kids get only 152 hours of your time - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Francis DavidTV time sums up Among many facets of life, the family is more affected due to the time you spend in watching television. Latest figures from Nielsen Media Research, Inc., reveals that on an average, each American spends about four and a half hours each day watching TV and that sums up to ...
Views: 908 - Character Education Teaching to Sense the Power of your Heart - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Francis DavidCharacter educators or counselors should teach their students to sense the power of one’s heart through Character education. This will enable each kid to grow into perfect human being who loves others and also who is being loved by all. The inside of your body is an accurate map of our solar ...
Views: 914 - Prop Yourself Up - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Francis DavidYou should use all the props you can generate the feeling that you have what you want already. Surround yourself with items of clothing, pictures, photographs, and relevant objects, so you can imagine and feel the feelings of having what you want. If you want new clothes, make sure you have ...
Views: 877 - Lose the Weight Back to Basics Part II - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Francis DavidHow do you stay thin, healthy and gorgeous? It’s actually very simple- Eat organic! Eat and drink organic everything. Just about every non-organic food or drink has an organic alternative. Get your freedom back and stop starving yourself! The reason why I called this approach a “diet” is so you ...
Views: 715 - Character Education Teaching Kids to be Moral and Ethical - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Francis DavidAll Character Education activities need to be planned to build a comprehensive program in the school environment. Several ideas need to be infused to help bring the lessons to life, and ensure that all aspects of the school environment support such programs. Let’s take a few ideas. Infusing ...
Views: 1941 - First Phase of Character Education - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Francis DavidTo be a person of virtue is more important than to be a person of success. Everyone wish to have positive character traits in their kids. Often they end up in a mess trying to inculcate all possible and available character traits. Looking for an alternative? The best option is through ...
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