Photo by Polina Zimmerman There are many advantages to reading more books. And perhaps my favorite is this: A good book can throw new light and give you a new interpretation of your past experiences. Whenever you learn an idea or a new mental model, it is like the “gears” in your brain get upgraded….
How Kids Make And Keep Friends
Photo by RODNAE Productions Childhood friendships are full of the ins and outs and ups and downs. Thus, if your child is going through a friendship slump, try not to worry. Remember, making friends and being good friends are skills that need to be learned. Having a best friend and playing with other children are…
Exploring More On Literary Themes
Photo by Josh Hild The themes in the books we read reflect our personalities. These themes are where the story revolves around. It’s essential to learn a little about the commonly used literary themes. There are a couple of ways to determine what certain books are about. We can describe them by the following: A…
Amour-Propre: Teaching Children to Protect Themselves
Photo by Mikhail Nilov The children’s book The Ladybug and The Bully Frog teaches its readers how to protect themselves from bullies. The book also emphasizes that putting others down and unreasonably picking a fight is terrible. When it comes to literature, doing so is pretty straightforward. But how are children taught in real life?…
Focusing on the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Photo by Brady Knoll Innerlight’s Eat and Drink My Words by Grace Crook is a perfect example of how one can live life maintaining happiness. In her book, Crook narrates how she remained positive and happy despite everything she’s been through. “Struggles and suffering make life worth living.” This is a common ideology some people…
To Sam It All Up 