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English Language As the Curriculum in Public Schools

English Language As the Curriculum in Public Schools

Linguistics explores the study of structure and language variations encompassing morphology, phonics, syntax and many more. English is the primary language in most countries of the world but in other countries it’s the second language. However, most transactions, policies, books, articles and varsities uses’ the English language as their main language.

The usage of the English language as the primary medium has more pros than cons. Firstly, English is the most common language around the planet; is it spoken and easily understood by many. The language fills the gap and allows people …

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Do You Have a Child With Anxiety? 3 Tips to Ease Their Pain

Do You Have a Child With Anxiety? 3 Tips to Ease Their Pain

Childhood anxiety disorder is the most common of all childhood disorders, yet it often goes unnoticed, and untreated.

Did you know that at least 10% of all children are afflicted by above average amounts of anxiety? It’s more common in girls than boys, but only slightly.

The 3 most common anxiety disorders to afflict children are generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. They all share several of the same symptoms, so it’s often hard to diagnose a child with anxiety disorder.

All children have a degree …

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You Have Been Successful Speaking in the Past, So Why the Fear Now?

You Have Been Successful Speaking in the Past, So Why the Fear Now?

The majority of people who contact me about nervousness in public speaking have always been nervous and are seeking a means for handling their fear. However, I also hear from those who explain that they’ve been successful when addressing an audience in the past but are suddenly now fearful about an upcoming speaking engagement.

We talk and I usually find that something has changed in their life. Perhaps they have a new job; maybe they have gotten a promotion. It might even be something that has nothing …

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Childhood Obesity and the Magic Pill

Childhood Obesity and the Magic Pill

Have you ever wished there was just one thing you could do, one thing you could take to lose weight and improve your health? There’s sooo many weight loss programs, so many exercise machines, Where do you start? What is the right program for me? What is the right program for my children? The answer is in the title of this article ” Childhood obesity and the magic pill” and the answer is not what you think.

In your search for the “Magic Pill” you want to look at your life style, your child’s …

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How to Help Your Child Exercise

How to Help Your Child Exercise

Sometimes a young child will want to exercise and maybe even lift weights. There are different opinions on whether or not this is safe for a 6 to 8 year old. When done properly, this type of exercise can be very beneficial for a young child.

One thing to keep in mind is that a child is not a smaller version of an adult. A child has different emotions, different anatomy, and a different body. You shouldn’t have a small child doing the same routine you are doing.

The skeleton doesn’t mature until a …

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Does Your Husband Feel Left Out? Have You Recently Had a Child?

Does Your Husband Feel Left Out? Have You Recently Had a Child?

You may be wondering what a mother’s and a father’s role is during the first few years of a child’s life. During this time, many men feel left out because the baby requires a lot of attention in those first few critical years. Many couples that attend counseling have this issue come up. Many men feel frustrated and lonely because their wife is not paying them the attention they once did.

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There is no easy way around saying this, but the man’s role during the first year …

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Childhood Obesity Begins Early

Childhood Obesity Begins Early

According to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times by Eryn Brown, childhood obesity can begin in a baby as young as nine months old. Although “baby fat” may look cute, it can actually be dangerous. An overweight or obese baby can be predisposed to obesity later in life, according to research published in the American Journal of Health Promotion

A growing epidemic in the United States, childhood obesity has been linked to psychological problems, asthma, cardiovascular troubles and a greater chance of developing diabetes.

In order to understand the factors associated with early childhood …

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Natural Anxiety Relief for Children and Young Adults

Natural Anxiety Relief for Children and Young Adults

Many children and young adults struggle with anxiety symptoms. The following is in response to a teenager who wondered if it was more difficult for someone her age to overcome anxiety symptoms.

There are a few essential facts which should be acknowledged when treating anxiety during the formative and young adult years.

Anxiety in Children and Young Adults:

1- Changes in mind and body are the norm at this time, rather than not. Expect to experience changes in the way you feel, your moods, and attitudes. This is all par for the …

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Childhood Obesity Statistics – Where Does it End?

Childhood Obesity Statistics – Where Does it End?

Childhood obesity statistics is not a rosy picture. Type 2 diabetes is a predictable outcome for more than 9 million children who are obese. This trend is not only an America problem but now a world wide epidemic. Obese children have grown from 15% in 1971 to over 30% in 2000. A study in childhood obesity in 1999- 2000 found that 16% of young people 6 to 19 years were overweight.

Why the increase in obese children?

Doctors are now blaming lifestyle as the main cause for the alarming rise in overweight …

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Childhood Asthma and Breast Feeding

Childhood Asthma and Breast Feeding

For the first 6 months of a child’s life breast feeding provides all the nutrients a baby needs. The antibodies in breast milk protects against infections. Did you know that breast feeding can even reduce a newborn babies risk of developing eczema, childhood diabetes and even leukemia. Many researchers also believe that breast feeding can prevent asthma, however there are many who also believe that it causes asthma.

Scientific Beliefs

1. Breast milk majorly helps to develop and protect a babies lungs. The reason breast milk protects against infection is that when a baby is …

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