Children’s Questions During Primary Days: Who, What, Why, and How?

Also known as the art of questions. At the heart of learning is curiosity. Every parent will know the stage of endless questioning. Why is the most common question in this period. The answer often requires hours of answering or none at all. “Because I said so!” is the frustrated response of a carer pushed …

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Frustration Tolerance

Frustration tolerance is what we call the ability to adjust to unexpected and unpleasant occurrences. It is a mark of maturity and something that is needed to navigate life successfully. We live in days of intense frustration and disruption; so, being able to tolerate the disappointment is a life-giving health thing. Young children are not …

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They Said What?

The double punctuation here indicates shock and surprise. Surprises can be good, as in when a loved one appears suddenly after an absence. This saying, however, usually shows a surprise that is not so welcome. It usually is uttered when someone hears an insult. How dare that person speak to you like that? The audacity …

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