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If you’re the parents of a 17-year-old, the chances are that there’s one topic that dominates the family agenda — next steps. You’re probably going through all those serious thoughts that parents think: the right choice, career prospects, and best university. Quietly, you might also be thinking about your baby flying the nest and worrying about whether she/he will cope and how you can keep her/him on the straight and narrow when she/he is thousands of miles away.   Source:...

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There has been a considerable amount of research, conducted mostly on preschool children, on the relationship between play and problem solving. A child’s natural response to a problem is often to ask for help, for example, if they need a drink or if they require their shoe laces tying. We even see children handing rubbish to parents for them to put it in a bin. Through your caring nature you may wish to solve their problems for them — this...

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There are strong links between career development and such factors as socioeconomic status, parents’ educational attainment and cultural background. However, there is a growing body of research related to the effects of family relationships and career success where close relationships provide experiences of security that promote exploration and risk taking. Early experiences are a basis for developing career self-efficacy and interests, as well as career goals and choices throughout life. So, how can your parenting styles, family functioning and interaction...

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There are so many activities that are improved by taking things a little slower. Exercising, eating, speaking, that extra coffee in the morning and the dreaded homework that young people have to endure can all benefit from an unhurried, more focussed attitude. Simply breathing slowly before you begin a task or when things get tricky can help you centre your thoughts.   Source: Teach Your Children To Take Their Time Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, January 2013

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Each year thousands of students drop out of 6th Form and university, or transfer to a different course, due to lack of quality, professional career advice as well as self-awareness. Similarly, many adults are in jobs that they are unhappy with, where their potential is not fully utilised. Equally, women are often unclear about themselves in terms of who they really are, what they want and how they are going to live their life.   Source: Coaching And Psychometrics Woman this...

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A love of learning and language is something that all parents want their children to obtain. However, many parents are not aware of the influence they have and the part they play in the development of their child’s language acquisition. This article will enable you to understand generic tips on how to encourage your child to grasp language learning; it will also provide you with specific points to ‘play’ with in relation to the English language.   Source: Little Learners...

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The first mathematics teacher your child experiences has quite a responsibility. It’s an important or, you could say, ‘critical’ role. Let’s hope they know what they are doing and have the patience, dedication and understanding of some fundamentals to be effective; it is of course you! You will most likely be the teacher with whom they learn for the longest period of time as well. Are you feeling confident?   Source: Supporting Early Maths Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, July 2012

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Most children struggle at some time or another with sleeping through the night. Of course, when infants are very young, they need to wake several times in the night to feed and be reassured that their parents are close. The need for reassurance does not always disappear at the same age for all children. Furthermore, during critical times — times of change or pressure — children can need that little bit of extra nurturing and help them get to sleep...

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One of the many challenges that you will face, which is never mentioned in the directory of “parenting hurdles”, is the one navigating the dynamics of the relationships between you, your parents and your in-laws. Love them, loathe them or just tolerate them, they are an essential part of your family. And whilst many people chose their partner, in-laws cannot be selected so easily.   Source: Parenting Perspectives Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, May 2012

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Finding balance is one of the most common concerns among people seeking help from a life coach. Some people need help finding the right balance between their working and private lives; others need help finding the balance between their parenting and their marriage. Many of these people seek help from coaches, despite the fact that they have confident, thriving children. Why is this so?   Source: Finding The Balance Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, April 2012

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Part of being a mother is juggling the many aspects of family life, be that packing lunches, booking holidays or searching for the safest family car. Of course, all these involve decisions about money in one way or another. However, many mothers are relatively clueless about money management, which makes their position at the decision-making end of the family a little precarious.   Source: Mind Your Money Honey Woman this Month Website, Bahrain, March 2012

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Sibling rivalry is a tricky topic. Of course you want to treat your children in the same way; equality is important. But, what about equity? Acknowledging, accepting and allowing differences, including the varying degrees of energy and time you give your children is important too. So, if you are trying your best to ensure that your eldest child is supported through their examination period, whilst your younger child has you present for sports day and your middle child is able...

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Ready for promotion? returning to work or study? embarking upon a career change? With Career Coach, you’ll learn about yourself, your values, interests, abilities, skills and personality traits, to find a challenging career path that you’ll love. We’ll then help you get there by giving you the know-how to select and apply for the best local and international courses and available employment opportunities, by preparing you for interviews and other career situations. Get ahead - get a Career Coach.  ...

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With hundreds of career options available, how do you make an informed career choice? With Head Start, you’ll learn about yourself, your values, interests, abilities, skills and personality traits, to find a challenging career path that you’ll love. We’ll then help you get there by giving you the know-how to select and apply for the best local and international courses, and by preparing you for interviews and other career situations. Get ahead - get a Head Start on your career....

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There are occasions when personally or professionally we need a hand to ensure we are heading in the right direction. But more than that, we may also need the type of sustained provisions and ‘push’ and ‘pull’ that enable us to see our vision fulfilled. Often we hear the words coaching and mentoring being thrown about when people talk about developing, learning and resolving issues or challenges. However, there are many misconceptions out there and the objective of this article...

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From the moment your child starts school, a new era in your own life begins. There will be changes to your routine, new friends — as you naturally gravitate towards other parents and there will be the fun of school projects and class trips. However, far more important than any of these changes, will be the constant nagging concern that your child will have difficulty adapting to being away from home for hours at a time. Up until now, your...

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Although you need to have an end in mind, how you get there and how it finally manifests itself may be different than what you anticipate. Your learning, experiences and outlook will also develop and change along the way. The main thing is to keep heading in a direction, moving towards a destination, but with recessions and other surprises, you need to be flexible. Keep your options open and an eye out for unusual, unanticipated and exciting opportunities that come...

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The Association for Careers Education and Guidance (ACEG) is the professional subject association for Careers Education and Guidance (CEG) in schools and colleges in England and Wales. Its members are careers practitioners in schools and colleges and those working in Connexions partnerships and local authorities who support these practitioners. The Association works to support members in the delivery of high quality Careers Education and Guidance.   Source: Careers, Education and Guidance: Bahraini Muslim Women and Higher Educational Achievement – what...

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