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Father-Son Relationship & Its Importance  There's nothing like the father-son relationship; it is unique and beautiful. From the time a son is born to the time he grows up, his father plays an imperative role in his development & in shaping

How To Successfully Toilet Train Your Toddler Toilet training can be fun, rewarding, as well as messy, but most of all it requires love and patience. But before you begin the toilet training journey, it's important to know if your

The DTaP Vaccine: What All Parents Need To Know! The DTaP vaccine is a 3-in-1 vaccine that contains inactivated forms of toxins (produced by the 3 bacteria that cause the diseases), given to children under the age of 7 in 5

Teaching Your Child To Learn From Mistakes: Your Child Will Make Mistakes, It's How You React That Makes All The Difference! Everyone makes mistakes, children included. It's how you react to those mistakes, as a parent, that can make or break

Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate: Everything A Parent Needs To Know! Cleft lip & cleft palate are common birth defects where a baby is born with a cleft/gap or split in the lip and/or roof of the mouth (palate). This malformation

Child Neglect: Types, Causes & Consequences What Is Child Neglect? Did you know that child neglect is considered a form of child abuse? That's right! Child neglect is the most frequent form of abuse that is not always easy to spot. It

5 Fun Easter Activities To Try With Your Children This Easter! It's almost Easter & what better way to spend the Easter break than with your precious little ones. So, let's make this Easter a little fun and interesting, especially for

My Child Refuses To Eat: 10 Reasons Why & What You Can Do To Help! Parents always want to ensure that their child is eating a balanced diet and getting the right amount of nutrients from the food. However, as parents,

Boarding School- To Board Or Not To Board? Sending your child to a boarding school for the first time can be quite frightening for both parents and the child. There are so many questions that go through a parent's mind whilst

Child Counselling: A Complete Guide For Parents! If you thought adults alone can be in the need of counselling, then you are wrong. Children too struggle and can get stressed, and may have difficulty coping with life. They, too, can suffer

Strabismus In Children: Recognizing & Treatment Of Strabismus A squint also known as strabismus is a common paediatric eye condition in children, where the eye muscles fail to work together. There is thus a misalignment of the eyes and may be

Searching For The Best UK Boarding School For Your Child? With hundreds of schools to choose from and so many external opinions from family and friends, selecting the best boarding school for your child can be confusing. How can you tell

Why Send Your Child To UK Boarding School? Thinking about a UK boarding school education for your child? Are Mock results causing you to think about another school? It’s a big decision to make, and it’s normal to feel a little

Parenting With Love: The Importance Of Love Towards Your Child The most important thing every child needs growing up, is love! Yes, that's right! If you are a parent, and you're reading this, then you must be wondering 'but wait, that's

Advantages Of Living In A Nuclear Family A Nuclear or immediate family is a 'typical' family structure, that includes parents and children living in the same household. This is considered the ideal family arrangement to raise children, by most. There are

What Is Academic Motivation & What Role Do Parents Play? Academic motivation has been defined as 'a child's desire in learning which is reflected in the approach, persistence and level of interest in academics, as judged against a standard of performance

Childhood Trauma- What Every Parent Needs To Know! It's so common to hear parents saying 'but this happened to him/her when he/she was so young! So don't worry he/she won't even remember!' This is completely UNTRUE! The truth is yes children

8 Toxic Parental Behaviours To Avoid! Toxic behaviour doesn't have to be the 'obvious' mistreatment or neglect of a child. There are also other behaviours that go unnoticed as toxic. These behaviours can have a long-lasting negative impact on children

Helping Your Child Set New Year's Resolutions The beginning of a New Year is the perfect time to help your child build some good habits and form a 'routine' & what better way than using New Year's Resolutions to make this

A Parent's Guide To Screen Time! The schools continue to be shut until next year & this means kids will be spending a lot of time indoors. The first thing that parents get concerned about is 'Screen Time'. Naturally, since children

Childhood Asthma- Childhood Asthma- What Every Parent Of A Child With Asthma, Needs To Know! Childhood asthma is an incurable condition in which certain triggers such as pollen or a common cold, can cause the airways and lungs to get inflamed.

Understanding Stress In Children Stress is a reaction of one's body to the different situations or things that occur within or outside one's body. Little amount of stress is good not just for adults but also for children. This good stress

The First Kenya EdTech Summit & Awards Dates: 27th Aug 2021, 8:00 am-7:00 pm Venue: Movenpick Hotel & Residences Kenya EdTech Summit & Awards is a premier leading annual professional development Summit and Awards that focuses on technology integration strategies and digital tools

Childhood Obesity- What Every Parent Needs To Know! Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition in which a child is noted to be significantly overweight for his/her age & height. This complex disease is no longer a disease of the developed

The First Kenya EdTech Summit & Awards Dates: 27th Aug 2021, 8:00 am-7:00 pm Venue: Movenpick Hotel & Residences Kenya EdTech Summit & Awards is a premier leading annual professional development Summit and Awards that focuses on technology integration strategies and digital tools

Hearing Loss In A Child: My Child Can't Hear? The 'hearing ability' is what helps a child to develop his/her speech as well as language skills. A child with hearing loss can either be diagnosed at birth or during childhood, which

The First Kenya EdTech Summit & Awards Dates: 27th Aug 2021, 8:00 am-7:00 pm Venue: Movenpick Hotel & Residences Kenya EdTech Summit & Awards is a premier leading annual professional development Summit and Awards that focuses on technology integration strategies and digital tools

Does Your Child Have ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD can be extremely challenging for you and your child, however, you can overcome the challenges by understanding what this is, the types & symptoms and the treatment to help your

Stuttering In Children Stuttering is a common speech problem among children whereby the normal flow of a child's speech is disrupted making it difficult for the child to speak & communicate smoothly with others. A child with a stutter knows exactly

How To Ensure Your Child's Safety On Social Media & The Internet There is no denying that we live in a digital world. Social media has taken over everything we do. It's not just our lives but also our children's lives

Importance Of Father & Child Bonding Long gone are the times when a mother was known to be the only important figure who took care of all the emotional and physical needs of a child. Nowadays, the number of single

Connecting With Your Child- How To Connect With Your Child & Its Importance! How many of us feel that we are disconnected in one way or another with our child? How many of us feel that the screen time has

Teach Your Child To Be Kind Starting This Christmas! Being kind is imperative and it's every parent's responsibility to make sure that they instil this important quality in their child. We all know that the world has become a meaner place

6 Fun Indoor Easter Activities To Try With Your Little Ones This Easter! This year, for the second time in a row, we are celebrating Easter at home. Irrespective of the current situation, it's time to make this Easter a little

Your Guide To Sibling Rivalry If you have children you may have been faced with the issues of sibling rivalry. Sibling rivalry is a concern for almost every parent with two or more children. It is defined as competition and animosity

Local Aid- A DEDICATED TEAM DRIVING CHANGE, HELP US INVEST IN AND EMPOWER STREET CHILDREN- Our mission is to service the needs of local communities in respect to health, education and ​poverty eradication through empowerment and sustainability.

Understanding Mental Health In Children Just as physical health plays a vital role in the overall well being of a child so does the mental health. Good mental health is needed for a child to thrive and survive as it allows

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Connection - The Heart of Your Relationship with Your Teen! - Written By Michelle Arscott Parenting teens…, everyone jokingly shudders at the thought! For parents of teens, it certainly is new territory and quite different from any other stage of parenting.

Back To School - Embracing The New Norm! As schools reopen and the Covid crisis continues, parents are preparing to embrace themselves for yet another new norm. After a long break, some parents seem to breathe a sigh of relief

A Little Bit Of Loving-Kindness: A Meditation Practice For Children - Written by Michelle Arscott Today’s audio is a short loving-kindness meditation for children. 2020 has been quite a year and what is definitely needed is a good sprinkle of kindness and

Embracing The Wave Of Digitalization: 7 Tips On How To Prepare Yourself & Your Child For This New Digital World! The world as we knew yesterday is no longer the same! Ever since COVID-19 entered our world, everything has changed &

She Goals Expo (SGE) 2021 In Partnership With H&S Magazine Is COMING SOON An Event for Today's Wonder Woman It’s going to be From 30-31st Jan 2021

Are You A Strict Parent? By definition, a strict parent is one who uses Strict parenting approach to rear their child. They usually have high standards set with firm rules and regulations with one main goal being 'obedience', which if

A Parent's Guide To Night Terrors! A night terror, also known as a sleep terror, is more intense & dramatic than a simple nightmare & occurs in only 3-6% of children. It is also important to note that after a nightmare

How To To Help Raise A Confident Child Confidence is the key to your child's happy and healthy future. Remember, children that are confident are better prepared to handle situations such as whilst encountering a bully, peer pressure, challenges etc. It

What Is Your Parenting Style? There are many ways a parent can raise their child and although there are four basic parenting styles, your parenting style may consist of a combination of strategies to raise your child. It was in the

How To Motivate Your Child To Learn Some children are just good learners however the child's individual personality plays a vital role to determine his/her willingness to want to learn. However, it's important to note that any child who has

Handling A Child With Special Needs? The term 'special needs' is an umbrella term to describe children with disabilities that may be medical, mental and/or psychological & require assistance for these disabilities. This covers developmental delays, medical conditions, psychiatric conditions and

Does Your Child Have Dyslexia? What Is Dyslexia? Is your child having reading difficulty? If the answer is yes then your child could be dyslexic. This can be challenging for you and your child, however, you can overcome the challenges by

6 Fun Eid Activities To Try With Your Children At Home This Eid al-Adha 2020! Yes, we are going to be celebrating Eid al-Adha 2020 at home. This Eid is all about sacrifice and even though it won't be celebrated in

Online Education- What Are The Pros & Cons? Now more than ever before, online education has been the main method of learning online & this trend has been growing fast across the globe. Attending a classroom is no longer an option

Does Your Child Have Down Syndrome? What Is Down Syndrome? Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder in which one has an extra chromosome that causes developmental as well as intellectual delays. Every normal individual has 46 chromosomes. A chromosome comprises of

The Importance Of Bilingual Education What Is Bilingual Education? Bilingual Education is basically education in two languages; usually a native language and a second language, but it depends and varies from country to country.

How To Tackle Issues As Parents, During COVID-19 Lockdown Parenting is a 24/7 job that has no breaks or vacays. If you are a parent you know this is a full-time unpaid job that needs to be done, as the tiny

How To Avoid Mealtime Struggle With Your Child! Mealtime struggle is a real and major issue for many parents. But this dinnertime battle can actually be avoided! Encouraging your child towards healthy eating habits is a task that requires a lot

Single Parenting During COVID-19 Lockdown The lockdown has surely taken its toll on most families in general, however, it has been even tougher on the single parents. Kids who used to be at school are now all of a sudden stuck

Importance Of Family Mindfulness - Written By Michelle Arscott Mindfulness is one of the real buzz words of the moment, for good reason. It has so many wonderful benefits, including most relevantly during the pandemic, reducing stress (Rammers, Topolinsky & Koole,

5 Fun Easter-themed Activities To Try With Your Little Ones At Home This Easter 2020! Yes, we are most likely going to be celebrating Easter 2020 at home, regardless of the current situation, guess what every year it is the same

Autism Support Centre (Kenya) ASC(K) is a member of the Differently Talented Society of Kenya, a platform that brings together parents of persons with autism, professionals, and caregivers in Kenya.

Does Your Child Have A Learning Disability? What Is A 'Learning Disability'? If your child struggles with school, struggles to solve a simple math problem, struggles writing a paragraph or dreads reading, is frustrated and irritable as he/she can't perform simple

Vitamin G: ‘Gratitude’ - How Can You Boost Your Family’s Dosage? - Written By Michelle Arscott Parents around the world, generally, encourage their children to say ‘please’ and ‘thank-you,’ as a sign of good manners and appreciation. However, how can you

A Parental Guide To Depression In Children If you were unsure of depression in children as being a 'real thing', then you may want to read this article! In fact, the rate of depression in children has been rising over the

Importance Of Traditional Toys: 6 Reasons Why Toys Are Good For Your Child! With the advancement of technology and the invention of touchscreens, most parents these days tend to invest in gadgets such as tablets or phones for their children. However,

How To Help Your Child Deal With A Bully- A Guide To Every Parent's Nightmare! Bullying is an extremely sensitive topic & can be very difficult for some parents to handle as mean kids can be found from younger grades to

Bedtime Story- Its Importance & How To Make The Most Of It! - Written By Michelle Arscott Where can you hop to the future, skip to the past, stand in the shoes of legends, face giants, be an astronaut or laugh

Getting Your Child Into The Habit Of Making Thoughtful New Year's Resolution! This New Year, get your children involved too. New Year's resolutions shouldn't have to be for adults only, make sure you involve your children & put this into practice

American Higher Education Consulting Ltd USA and Canada: Your Study Abroad Destinations - 15% Holiday Discount to Study Abroad! American Higher Education Consulting Limited comprises of higher education professional consultants that assist students in finding the right fit for university in the

Why Support Your Child To Be Confident! - Written By Michelle If you asked any parent in the world what attributes they would like their child to be blessed with, most, if not all, would respond with confidence and kindness.

Importance Of Positive Parenting! - Written By Michelle Arscott Read any book on the subject of happiness be it ‘The Secret’, ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ or ‘The Happiness Project’ and you will always find that being positive is

FIRST FOOT FORWARD TOWARDS FORMAL EDUCATION - Written by Bilkis Bhandwalkar The first and extremely important step in this direction is the CHOICE OF SCHOOL. As parents, you have to be very careful while selecting/choosing the SCHOOL for your child as it

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Join ASC(K) on Saturday, April 13 where you will get to know our therapists, check out our new sensory room & learn how we can help your child.Spaces are limited so make sure you confirm by Thursday 11th of April

Be A Social Butterfly- Make Friends, Play And Learn! Join ASC(K) at The International School Of Kenya (ISK) on Saturday April 6 for a day of Fun, Games & Diet Friendly Snacks for children with special needs.Spaces are limited so

Be A Social Butterfly- Make Friends, Play And Learn! Join ASC(K) at The International School Of Kenya (ISK) on Saturday April 6 for a day of Fun, Games & Diet Friendly Snacks for children with special needs.Spaces are limited so

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