Oct 14 2009
Piaget’s Cognitive Stages of Development
Many parents will be only too familiar with this problem. Your child wants to do something, or play with something that is unsuitable or dangerous and when you try to stop them or take it away all hell breaks loose.
The way in whcih parents deal with these sometimes frequent situations is one of the biggest trials that they must face. Continue reading “Avoid Confrontation by Providing Alternatives”
Oct 12 2009
Jean Piaget – Father of Child Psychology
Most parents must have encountered this situatioin at one time or another. Your child wants to do something, or play with something that is unsuitable or dangerous and when you try to stop them or take it away all hell breaks loose.
The way in whcih parents deal with these sometimes frequent situations is one of the biggest trials that they must face. Continue reading “Avoid Tantrums by Providing Alternatives”
Oct 07 2009
Barbie dolls are an exceptionally popular toy. There have been an incredible three million Barbie dolls sold worldwide and they continue to be immensely popular. Its interesting that the male Ken doll is actually only popular with girls. Continue reading “Are Boys Dolls Good for Them?”
Oct 07 2009
Barbie dolls are incredibly popular. Over three billion have been sold so far and their popularity doesn’t seem to be waning. Its interesting that the male Ken doll is actually only popular with girls. Continue reading “Boys Need Dolls as Much as Girls”
Aug 19 2009
It’s only recently that I have really appreciated the inspiration I received through growing up in a musical household. My father was a keen jazz guitarist, my mother an accomplished pianist and my uncle an avid drummer.
Having children of my own I can see how they have benefited from having access to guitars and other musical instruments as they’ve grown up. Continue reading “Music Learning Best Comes Naturally”
Aug 19 2009
Its only lately that I have really appreciated the benefits that I enjoyed as a result of growing up in a musical family. Both my mother and father were amateur musicians, my mum playing piano and dad playing jazz guitar.
Having children of my own I can see how they have benefited from having access to guitars and other musical instruments as they’ve grown up. Continue reading “Encouraging Natural Music Learning”
