By Kim Gillingham I am a person that knows very little. I believe that information is constantly changing, there is always room for improvement, and that my ideas will not necessarily match others. I’m open to “being wrong” and yet, I don’t like it. As an adult, I’m able to wrap my head around the […]
I don’t like being wrong…do you? Read More »
By Kim Gillingham For all you Duolingo fans out there you may have succumbed to the challenge of ensuring your streak is maintained. Admittedly, I did. I thought I was doing a great thing by encouraging my daughter to maintain her streak on Duolingo to ensure her daily language practise. In fact, I saw it
I wonder…are streaks enhancing or impairing our kids’ friendships? Read More »
By Kim Gillingham Why Encourage Critical Thinking? It is important to understand that intelligence and critical thinking are not the same thing. Intelligence is the ability to learn and acquire knowledge and to form judgements based on reason and opinions. It’s affected by each persons mental processing power and ability to move information
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Book Passage: Zuri leant in again and slowly said, “Well, I’m glad to say that I don’t look like my brothers but I do look a bit like my mum. You don’t really look like yours.” I peered closer. That was true. I’m from China and Mum from England. I was adopted so my
DNA – Why I Look Like Me! Read More »
We all can get caught off guard and when my kid asked me to put the phone down, it hurt. I had to take a hard look at what I was actually modelling. Connection at home is essential in shaping our kids confidence and independence. In a world with increased technology we need to focus even more on the things that strengthen our humanity. Join the email list for your Free Tips on Staying Connected.
