When we fail to manage stress, we fail to manage time. Help yourself first before attending to your child. Learn how to relief your child who is under stress and manage stressful situations in one minute.
How To Relief Your Child’s Stress And Manage It In One Minute (Part 1 Of 2)
by Hanifa K. Cook on January 11, 2012 in Childhood, Tool
How Sensitive Are You Towards Learning Languages?
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 8, 2011 in Childhood, Language, Learning Skills
How do you know if you are sensitive towards learning a language? How would you know if you are not cheating time by faking your own interest? “I love this guy but he is a foreigner. So I should learn his language to get to know him better?” It does not work that way. This [...]
Poor Kid, Many Languages
by Annie Cook on June 12, 2009 in Childhood, Environment
I can almost relate to this street kid in India who can speak many languages. Here are two videos from when he was a kid. He is still selling on the street. Listen to the diction and pronunciation; no hesitation no reservation, just great confidence on the sight sounds. His accent is very distinctly Indian [...]
Learn With The Rhythm Of Childhood
by Hanifa K. Cook on April 11, 2009 in Childhood
All the characteristics modulations of languages are best acquired at a young age, preferably under the age of 7 years. It becomes clear to most adults who are learning a foreign language that they are carrying the imperfections characteristics of his native language or mother tongue. So how are you able to help yourself succeed [...]
Reflections: Endangered Language
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 25, 2009 in Childhood, Language, Personal Blog
His grandmother turns towards him and says, “Cepat! Bus dah nak datang. Cepat pakai sepatu.” As she says this, she points her finger towards the pairs of school shoes and socks which are lying near the door, one hand holding the keys and the other carrying the school bag. The boy remains seated at the [...]
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