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Identity and Memories
Have you ever stopped to think about what your favourite childhood memory is? Trying to remember and land on a “favourite memory” from childhood is a big ask – much harder than remembering a favourite movie or a favourite teacher, because our memories are so diverse. Do we need to stop and determine some criteria…
More than "just memories"
Well-being in kids is something we are talking about more and more. A recent survey we undertook revealed that 4 our of 10 people only post to Facebook or Instagram, while 3 out of 10 do nothing with their digital photos at all. Should this be a cause for concern? Or put slightly differently, are…
Creative spark – how to light this in our kids?
How do we ignite that creative spark in our kids that is so important for them to reach their potential? A favourite blogger of mine, Eric Barker, looks at the research behind How to be a Better Parent. To make your kids more ethical and successful, he turns to Adam Grant, the youngest tenured professor…
Reflection allows kids to connect the dots
What does it means to be successful in today’s world? Having achieved enormous business success only to then experience burnout, Ariana Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post before it was sold to AOL Inc. in 2011, reflects on this question in her 2014 book, Thrive. She uses her own challenges and learnings to…
A Recipe for Happiness in Kids
When I talk to parents, most say what they want most is to just have happy kids. Tal Ben-Shahar, a Harvard University lecturer and best-selling author on this topic tells us that if we combine “pleasure” with “meaning/purpose” we get “happiness”. However, unlike other ingredients, we can’t just buy these off the shelf. Where can…
25 things that you might want to keep for your kids
Throughout my kid’s childhood years, I remember receiving so many gifts that really did not get put to good use. These albums could make a unique gift for someone having a baby, a Christening, starting school or graduating from school. One good thing about the Inicio Album is that it did force me to be…
Value kids’ small achievements
Have you ever thought about what makes us feel good about ourselves? Sometimes it’s the small things that make a difference, like receiving recognition for good work or lending a helping hand to someone. So how can we use this to help our kids feel good about themselves? I think part of the answer is…
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