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What Do I Do When My Child Lies?

by Annie Cook | Aug 23, 2016 | Parenting, Self Development

It is a simple question. Yet the answer to this does not always satisfy us. We are faced with a problem and if we are the worrying sort, we see it an issue. Hang on! There is no need to worry. A child does listen, so please pay attention. Address it as quickly as it...

Remembering Childhood Speech Constantly And Be An Olympic Champion

by Annie Cook | Aug 13, 2016 | Language, News, Parenting

The Olympic champions are well known for starting to dream and showing their potentials when they were young. How old do you have to be to start dreaming of becoming a champion? American swimmer Ryan Murphy achieved a goal he had set for himself at a very young...

My Pokémon Took 20 Years To Make An Overnight Success, What About My Child?

by Annie Cook | Jul 13, 2016 | Montessori, Parenting, Self Development

“It takes 20 years to make an overnight success.” ~ Eddie Cantor Imagine! That was how long it took for Pokémon to become an overnight success. I am using the above quote for today’s blog. Take twenty years off to spend with your child until he or she is independent....

Making Peace In Ramadhan, Renunite In Fitrah And Forgiveness

by Annie Cook | Jun 18, 2016 | Parenting, Personal Blog, Self Development

Renunite In Fitrah And Forgiveness, Making Peace Have you tried asking for forgiveness? You will realise that the hardest thing to do is to say the words “I’m sorry”. That’s the greatest teaching I’ve ever learnt as a Muslim. You need to forgive the...

Parenting Without An Instruction Manual: Teaching Feelings

by Annie Cook | May 17, 2016 | Learning Skills, Parenting, Self Development

[sgmb id=”1″] Parenting does not come with an instruction manual. We learn to figure out how to solve everyday problems, engage with our children and learn all about relationships on our own. That is the truth. If we have all the answers to our issues, we...