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When children start to explore

When children start to explore

Recently I have noticed an abundant number of queries from random people regarding masturbation – more specifically – relating to children. The most common question of all is “How do I stop this?” which I do find rather unsurprising since the act is probably branded taboo for children but not so much for adults. Okay… [...]

Galangal

Galangal, commonly known as Thai ginger, has been popular across many continents for over seven centuries. Often used as a flavouring agent, it can also be used for medicinal purposes such as relieving digestive problems, headaches, and arthritis. Galangal tastes like ginger, but it is more aromatic, pungent and spicy. It also looks like ginger, [...]

Parenting the Puberty – Dealing with the Questions

Parenting the Puberty - Dealing with the Questions

Picture this – a single father (possibly widower) whose daughter is starting to ask questions that he does not feel equipped to answer as she is moving into the age of puberty. A while back I heard about an issue involving a widower seeking advice as he was in the exact situation described. Nowadays, it [...]

Study Skills [Part 2] – Personal Learning State

Study Skills [Part 2] - Personal Learning State

Individual learning modes are as different and unique as fingerprints. From the early years, different people developed different ways of learning to suit their environment, and of course, their various personalities. Needless to say, it is crucial for you to identify and take full advantage of your most favourable learning mode, and improve the learning [...]

Study Skills [Part 1] – Food for the Brain

Study Skills [Part 1] - Food for the Brain

In the introductory article I have outlined some basic study skills that may benefit some students on their academic paths. However, no matter how smart you are or how much effort you put into your studying, it would be unlikely or perhaps very difficult for you to accomplish anything if your brain is not well [...]

General Information on Study Skills

General Information on Study Skills

First of all, let’s point out an obvious fact: Your performance at school or university is directly related to how you study. Some are born smarter than others. Children of the same family are not necessarily equal in terms of brightness. Fingers on the same hand are not equal in length. However, unlike the fingers, [...]

Museum: Boredom & Old? Not always!

Museum: Boredom & Old? Not always!

Location: 580 High Street, Dedham, MA, USA Website: www.glyphs.com/moba/ What is the first thought that strikes your mind when the word museum is mentioned in a sentence? Actually, what is your idea of a museum in the first place? Recently I raised these questions in a few conversations, and the unanimous answers were ‘boredom’, ‘arts’, [...]

Maximising your time on the Internet

Maximising your time on the Internet

Technology is advancing everyday, and with it grows the cyber world of Internet. As a student, it is highly likely that you’d be asked to complete a research project once in a while. For many, the first place that they’d look for information is the Internet. Unfortunately not every student would come back with the [...]