There is no doubt that the first day of school can be crazy for most of students. New kids wander (徘) around in circles, waiting for the opening of the school door. The school nurse needs your medical records. The freshmen are running in all directions, looking for their new classrooms.
How can you overcome the first-day chaos? If you will go to a new school, try to arrange a visit before classes begin. Explore any areas, such as the playground, library, or school labs.
Get one and read it before your school, starts-then keep it in your school bag until you're familiar with your new surroundings. Your first day is also the time to bring in school supplies and books.
You should arrange your schoolbag well the night before you go to school so that you won't look for what you need at the last minute.
Did you try on eight different coats before deciding on what to wear? The best choice is to wear what makes you feel good, whether it is a new coat or an old sweater. If you plan to wear a pair of shoes, make sure they fit you well.
Some start with a gathering, while others may jump right into the first-period class. You'll meet your new teachers, and they will probably give you an overview of the courses, class rules, what the semester will be like, what supplies you'll need, and expectations of your performance and behavior. Some teachers will jump into their first lesson, while others may have some activities.
A. Some schools even offer maps.
B. But you forget to bring it with you.
C. It all depends on the class and teacher.
D. Don't depend on your parents any more.
E. Each school has different opening-days.
F. You can also try to ask the teachers for help.
G. Lots of students have difficulty deciding on what to wear on the first day of school.
Money Matters
Parents should help their children understand money. . So you may start talking about money when your child shows an interest in buying things, candy or toys, for example.
The basic function of money
Explaining the basic function of money by showing how people trade money for goods or services. It's important to show your child how money is traded for the thing he wants to have. If he wants to have a toy, give him the money and let him hand the money to the cashier. . When your child grows a bit older and understands the basic function of money, you can start explaining more complex ways of using money.
Money lessons
Approach money lessons with openness and honesty. . If you must say no to a child's request to spend money, explain, "You have enough toy trucks for now. "Or, if the request is for many different things, say, "You have to make a choice between this toy and that toy."
Begin at the grocery store. Pick out similar brands of a product—a name brand butter and a generic(无商标产品), for example. You can show your child how to make choices between different brands of a product so that you can save money. . If he chooses the cheaper brand, allow him to make another purchase with the money saved. Later, you may explains how the more expensive choice leaves less money for other purchases.
A. Wise decision
B. The value of money
C. Permit the child to choose between them
D. Tell the child why he can—or cannot—have certain things
E. Ask yourself what things that cost money are most important to you
F. Talk about how the money bought the thing after you leave the toy store
G. The best time to teach a child anything about money is when he shows an interest
Today's families are busy. Mom and Dad are both working, the kids are involved in a variety of activities, and there is little time to enjoy being a family. What can you do to build some family unity(和睦)? How can you prevent those you love from not knowing each other? It takes time and patience, but it is definitely possible!
If it's not possible to have them every night, make sure that you eat together as a family at the dinner table at least twice a week. If you need to cut something out of your schedule to achieve this, then do it.
Make a rule that all members of the family are treated with respect. Speaking disrespectfully with others in the family should be forbidden.
Talk to your kids, and really listen. Busy parents are often guilty at not listening to their kids. During your family dinners and game nights, let everyone talk and make the others listen.
Forgive when necessary. If someone has done something wrong, get it out in the open, and then forgive that person. Teach your children how to do this with each other.
A. Have family dinners.
B. Plan a family night now and then.
C. Keep physical contact with your family members.
D. Nothing breaks up family unity faster than a grudge (怨恨).
E. Start by modeling this as a parent, and then apply the rule to your children.
F. With creativity and effort, you can build a closely united family although you are busy.
G. When children know their thoughts or opinions are valued, they will feel closer to their family members.
The secret powers of time
Do you think about the past? Or do you worry about the future? Professor Philip Zimbardo describes three types (类型) of people.
● Past types.
You sometimes miss "the good old days". . You worry about making changes or new things trying You spend a lot of time with your family.
● Present types.
. You like doing fun things with fun people. You don't have a healthy lifestyle(生活方式). You avoid doing difficult or boring things.
● .
You spend most of your time working, saving and planning for a better future. You eat well and exercise regularly. You don't mind waiting for the good things in life. . But they often don't enjoy their free time because they are busy thinking about the next things.
According to Zimbardo's research, everybody is sometimes the other types. However, we should try to have an equal balance of all three to be happy and successful.
A. Future types B. Did you make friends C Do you enjoy the present time D. You enjoy remembering your past E. Many people dreamed to be teachers F. The most important thing is to feel good at present G. Future people are usually more successful in work |
