http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Barbara+Fyles Parenting Barbara Fyles Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=283629&ca=Parenting When we hold our new baby in our arms for the very first time, most parents make a solemn vow that they are going to give them the very best start in life. We feel that they need to be exposed to every positive opportunity if they are going to succeed in life. But by doing this, are we guilty of put... Family Concerns Barbara Fyles Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=280717&ca=Family+Concerns Punishing children for bad behaviour has its downfalls. It may elicit temporary compliance, but in most cases, this isn’t lasting and often makes children angry, defiant, or have a desire for revenge. This model of power rather than reason can spoil the relationship between adult and child. So what... Parenting Barbara Fyles Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=278049&ca=Parenting When we look for new and exciting ways of teaching our children, many parents invariable overlook the easiest and proven, most effective learning method of all time: PLAY. Consider this true life scenario. Watching the TV news just last week I saw pictures of young boys in war torn Afghanistan, laug...