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5 Ways to Celebrate International Day of Friendship With Your Children

July 5, 2022 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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Every 30th of July, we celebrate the International Day of Friendship. To give you a short background, the International Day of Friendship was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2011 with the thought that friendship between cultures, countries, peoples, and individuals will inspire peace efforts and build bridges between groups. It emphasizes the involvement of young people as future leaders … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parent's Perspective, Parenting

Reflecting on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Commonwealth Values

June 6, 2022 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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From June 2 to June 5, the Commonwealth of Nations celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, which marks 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth. The 4-day commemorations were observed in the capital cities of member countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and more. To those unfamiliar, the Commonwealth is a voluntary … [Read more...]

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Ubuntu Parenting

May 6, 2022 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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Ubuntu is an African term that translates to “I am because you are.” It means that we are all Ubuntu is an African term that translates to “I am because you are.” We are all interconnected, no matter what race or country we come from. According to a post I recently read about Ubuntu on TransCultural Group’s May 2022 Newsletter,” Ubuntu points out that an authentic individual human being is part of … [Read more...]

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How to Deal with Disagreements and Conflicts

April 19, 2022 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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“The cause of my irritation is not in this person but in me.”-Anthony de Mello, Indian Jesuit priest, writer, 1931-87 This quote struck me that I had to reread it. Is it really me? I came across this quote upon reading the April 2022 Newsletter of TCG (TransCultural Group). Before reading the rest of the newsletter, the passage had me reflecting on the truth. When my opinions and … [Read more...]

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Window Frames of Your Mind: Fighting Unconscious Bias

March 22, 2022 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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We all have our biases. But if we want to improve our interpersonal skills, we need to fight these biases. We need to look at the world and people from different viewpoints, just like looking out a garden from different window frames – the same garden, just different perspectives. I want to share an interesting post I came across from TransCulturalGroup entitled Window Frames of Your Mind. … [Read more...]

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How to Deal With Teenage Behaviour – 5 Helpful Tips

October 8, 2021 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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Raising children is not an easy task. All the more when they become teenagers when you notice a lot of changes in their behaviour. If you're having a hard time dealing with your adolescent child, here are some ideas on managing teenage behaviour. Understanding changes in teenage behaviour Adolescence is when teenagers undergo a lot of physical, emotional, intellectual, and social … [Read more...]

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How to Balance Working from Home, Family, and Self-Care

September 15, 2021 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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Many parents face the challenge of working from home and caring for their children. But one difficult challenge that seems hard to deal with is self-care. While we know that caring for oneself is as important as looking out for family members, there seems to be always no time, no opportunity.   If you are having a hard time balancing work, family, and self-care at home, this post is … [Read more...]

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How Parents Can Support Children’s Learning At Home

August 12, 2021 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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"Parents are the main influence on learning, but the pressures are great." Many children are learning at home. Whether it's because of the ongoing health crisis or you simply want your children homeschooled, supporting them is challenging. But, no matter how difficult it may be, you can use their time at home as an opportunity for them to learn through play and curiosity. Here are some tips … [Read more...]

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Smartphones are Disrupting the Crucial Connections Between Parents and Their Babies

June 16, 2021 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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Have you ever found yourself constantly checking your smartphone with your little one beside you? Sometimes, you may even find yourself not hearing what your child is trying to say or ask. If you think you are this parent, this post from Quartz is something for you to reflect on. They are talking about technoference. This term describes the attention we pay to devices, which interrupt our … [Read more...]

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Parenting Programs: 5 Things You Need to Know

April 27, 2021 By Melody Reyes Leave a Comment

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As parents, we all want what is best for our children. We want them to grow physically, mentally, and socially healthy. We want to protect them as much as we can from behavioral problems. We also want to avoid being the "exhausted and burnt-out parent" to be more effective parents. But sometimes, we feel clueless, confused, lost, and overwhelmed. We feel the need for guidance and support when it … [Read more...]

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