How to protect your children flu season

“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents”- Jane D. Hull

Never ceasing love

From the point of conceiving the journey of child care never ends, the love that you feel for your child is like none other. Your need to protect your child from every bad thing can be overwhelming at times. Many parents are going all out to protect their children. One dad in America got his baby girl a Pit bull puppy which grew up with her and went everywhere with her. That’s smart because no one would want to mess with anybody if they've got a Pit bull at their heels.

One thing that even a dog can’t protect is cold and the flu. The summer and monsoon are times when the flu bug is in the air. Your child can pick up the common cold to a fever and more from the air they breathe. This can happen especially if they share water and spoons when they eat each other’s food. There was a recent article that said that even through hugs the flu virus can transfer. There is always an answer or tips and ways you can protect your children from the flu and keep them happy and healthy.

Fight the flu this season

Some of these tips and tricks that you could use to better protect your child go like this:

·        Make sure your child gets this season's flu vaccine

·        Practice good cough etiquette and social distancing

·        Keep hands and shared objects/surfaces clean

·        Stay healthy

·        For kids with flu, treat the symptoms and keep them comfortable.  

Lawrence School 

We at Lawrence have a nurse and hospital wing to ensure your kids get the best treatment when they show signs of illness. We are well equipped to handle any situation and our school located in HSR, Bangalore is the one for you.

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Seven must do creative things this summe

Kids might not spend much time at home but creativity does exist everywhere. Let your kids try these innovative #DIY room décor ideas this summer and have fun doing it. And meanwhile you can prepare some delicious food for them.

These ideas will surely bring your kids rooms to life and add character. Let your children explore their creativity by using these simple tips and tricks.

String lights decoration



Giving an extra glow to your room with some unused bottles and string lights will add to the charm of your room giving it a shimmering appearance. http://bit.ly/1Ru9Ofv


Bed Canopy

Via DIY Ready

Using some hooks and lacy fabrics, make a beautiful shell around your bed to feel cozy and sleep deep with sweet dreams. http://bit.ly/1Fe1tE4


Bubbly Lava Lamps



Create a colorful bubbly lava lamp and place it on the most visible place to let it show off your style. http://bit.ly/1FHu6ge


Fabric Quote Banner




Let your favorite quote talk for you. Customize it on a fabric and hang it on your wall. http://bit.ly/1J7LSgo

Tape Picture Frame



Get some colorful tape and start sticking your awesome pictures, making collages near your study table. http://bit.ly/1HA97Kr

Decorate Pillows

Comfort plus style both combined in a pillow. Make it stylish with beautiful, fluffy velvet covers. http://bit.ly/1FHulrE

Glitter jar & flower


Via The Knotty Bride

Deck those simple jars with some glitter, giving it a shimmering look that dazzles your sight. http://bit.ly/1J7M6UP

Parental Pressure: Don’t Push It!

Kids of today

Children of this day and age are the recipients of information overload, but are being pushed to their limits by loving, if not misguided parents. There is increasing pressure on an individual’s status, pressure to prove their place in society. Adults are tested on a daily basis, as pertaining to their job resources. And children seem to be going the same way. Children enjoy learning, but there must be set guidelines as to how they are taught and the wealth of knowledge they acquire.

Establish rapport

Too little, and it is useless. Too much, and it causes stress and mental breakdowns. The writer of this article is acquainted with a school teacher, who has reported that during the time of parent-teacher meetings, parents are often complaining of their child’s performance. However, said children are high scorers, who have unfortunately lost a few marks in their examination. But their parents want full grades. That isn’t always possible, and the child is utilising his/her resources to the best of their knowledge. And it is worrying to note that the parents have full time jobs, that don’t allow them to tutor their ward (s) as often as should be done. There is an obvious difference between a paid tutor and a parent; children are naturally closer to their parents, whereas a tutor is just an outsider. Children need a level of rapport to incorporate new knowledge into their heads, and repeatedly. Homework does the trick, if only the adult in charge and the child in question are in tune with each other.

Each child is unique

But do remember, each child is unique and unwraps their packages at different times. And pressurising a little one may stunt their mental and emotional growth, so accept them and guide them patiently and lovingly. Never withdraw affection if the child has performed badly, as this may result in him/her repeating the results, due to lack of confidence. And we don’t want that to happen now, do we?

Peer pressure

Should I or shouldn’t I

Every one of us has our own cliques, people we go out and spend our time with. Peer groups in school can direct the way your child behaves in school and outside. Peer pressure is a very real thing that plagues your children, no matter what age group they belong to. When your child’s  alone they might not do certain things but when there’s a crowd it’s a whole different story.

Padma’s story

Padma was a young girl who behaved well and listened to everything her parents or teachers told her. When she got to high school though things started to change. The famous saying ‘rules are meant to be broken’ became her motto. What was the root cause? The peer group she chose to spend her time with the school’s naughty ones. They skipped classes and went out and did things they shouldn’t be. Even though she hung out with them, she didn’t do many things that they did. She wouldn’t miss classes but outside class hours she would spend all her time with them and do things her folks wouldn't be too proud about . This over a period earned her a reputation that wasn’t very pleasing. Many people thought that just because she was with them, she acted and did the same things.

The reality of peer pressure

Peer groups can alter many things and change the course of your life. Padma had planned many things but ended up doing it differently only because she was pressured into it. Peer pressure is a very real thing. Here’s an interesting article about how you can help your child deal with this pressing issue faced by all our children today http://bit.ly/1JNFZ8o

Here’s Why Your Children Should Read Harry Potter as They Grow Up

With over 450 million copies sold, Harry Potter is one of the bestselling book series of all time. Apart from this, why should your children read harry potter? The answer is simple. These stories expose an adoration of virtue, a conventional outlook of evil, a brave view of self-sacrificial death, and a representation of the splendour and power of love. Courage, faithfulness, self-sacrifice, empathy; these are all depicted as central traits to be sought after by each character. The characters are flawed, they do make mistakes, but we always see them rise greater, learning from their mistakes and suffering for their errors. Rowling emphasizes on the importance of good over evil, and the weakness of evil in the face of goodness. Therefore, inculcating a belief that evil cannot even comprehend the great strength of love, and is eventually is destructed by it.

 Rowling’s works understand that love is the strongest magic of all and evil disintegrates  before it. We see that self-sacrifice out of love is what resonates within the story. And it is this sacrificial love that ultimately beats death and evil. In the story, although death is a complicated and tricky reality, it is not represented as something to fear. There are worse things than death, such as the destruction of one’s soul through surrender to evil; this is a strong theme in last two books. However, Rowling portrays giving up your life to save those you love as an invincible magic of immeasurable power. In the end, evil is dominated by an act of final sacrifice. Love and death are intricately associated, but love is stronger than death and Rowling uses her series to reveal this.

A research group, at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, conducted a study on the influence of Harry Potter on young readers. The research studied the effect of Harry Potter on children in terms of negating prejudices towards immigrants and it found that children who read harry potter became more open towards immigrants.  The series on the whole is one that is highly beneficial to the growth of children and therefore, is a must-read for young children across the globe as it brings nothing but positivity to one’s nature.

Read with Your Child and See Inspiration Run Wild

Kids develop a love for the resonance of language previous to noticing the reality of printed writing on paper. Reading stories out loud to your kids expands their imagination and creativity, while increasing their comprehension of the world around them. It also assists the development of their language and listening skills and preps them to grasp the written word. When the tone and rhythm of language becomes an element of a child’s everyday life, the ability to read will be as innate as learning to talk and walk.

Bond as a family:

Encourage your children while taking turns during reading; with story lines that inculcate excitement and intonation, its enormous fun for the entire family to perform their favoured scenes. Reading together is also a good way to institute routine; put aside time each day for family reading.

You might go through a stage when your kid prefers one story and wants it read every night. It is not strange for children to prefer one story over others, and this can be dull for you. However, that story may touch upon your child's comfort or emotional requirements. Be enduring. Maintain exposure to a range of other books and sooner or later they will be prepared for more stories.

It's frequently a fine idea to discuss a story you're reading, but you shouldn't feel compelled to discuss every story you read. Good stories will support an affinity for reading, with or without discussion. And occasionally children need to think about stories they've read for a while before being able to discuss it. So, don't be flabbergasted if your ward makes a reference to something from a tale you've read together.

Benefits of Reading to Children:

· Reading to your child creates an attachment with him, and helps build up a feeling of intimacy and welfare. This sense of closeness, being treasured, and getting notice will helps him grow smarter. A study published in 2013 states that reading to your child can raise his IQ by a good 6 points or more.

· The familiarity of reading to your child is an enjoyable practice to her that will help develop a positive approach towards reading as she grows.

· It soothes your child, especially when he is anxious and fidgety.

· It promotes improved communication between you and your child.

· It helps provide a better attention span, which is a vital skill for your child as it helps with concentration.

Reading together is a fantastic way for your family unit to take a break from the daily stressful schedule and bond. So go ahead, bond as a family as you indulge in the pleasure of reading a colourful tale.

Beat the Summer Brain Drain

The Summer Brain Drain is a real thing. It’s the weakening in skills that occurs in children over the summer and, despite the fact that it’s widespread, it’s neither unavoidable nor unalterable. This knowledge loss is more expected to take place with mathematics skills than with any of the other subjects, particularly calculation skills. That’s your child’s ability to understand and assess math problems. Spelling is the next area of brain drain. The loss of math over spelling could because neighborhood and home surroundings give children more opportunities to exercise reading over math. 

Children who refrain from summer learning lose the about two months’ worth of math and reading skills. Being in touch with learning doesn't require solving math problems and memorizing vocabulary.

Here are a few activities to help you plan out your child’s summer:

1. Support and encourage reading habits: Make a visit to the local library or buy books for your child. Encourage bed reading even if it is past bedtime.

2. Go on educational family vacations: Pick a place and be sure to visit any historical sites that are in the area of your vacation.

3. Think about a summer camp: Most summer camps not only supply socialization for children, but also provide the chance for children to keep their brains running as they engage in problem solving.

4. Make a trip to a planetarium, science museum, or zoo: A visit to any of these institutions in addition to fun can be a great learning experience.

5. Build it or bake it: When you assist your children bake a cake or build a bird feeder, they become skilled at measuring and understanding directions. They’ll also have the happiness of accomplishing a wonderful finished product.

6. Build a tree house or a doghouse: Merge fun in the sun with creation by indulging in backyard construction. This can be a great do-it-yourself experience that will be highly educational.

7. Plant a garden: Children who indulge in gardening will be aware about dirt, seeds and seedlings, stem cutting, where food comes from and more. They will learn to care for plants and trees and develop a regard for the environment.

The summer is a great time for children to imbibe knowledge that isn't constrained within the walls of a classroom. So go ahead and make an attempt to keep your child’s brain occupied during the summer holidays by providing educational experiences.