How To Raise A Happy Genius: Call For Contributors

If you would like to contribute to How To Raise A Happy Genius, we would be more than happy to hear from you. However, before you contact us, make sure you are familiar with our existing content and especially with our overall philosophy. We will Read More …

Game: Three Happy Things

Three Happy Things is a game that will help your child develop a gratitude attitude (a very important core life skill), encourage them to focus on positive things in their daily life and help improve their happiness. If you play this regularly, it will create a Read More …

Life Lesson: Ten Rules For Using The Internet To Discuss With Your Child

The internet provides a wealth of information and opportunities, both good and bad, for kids, but how do you ensure that they understand what the internet is, and the risks associated with using it? Some parents will simply let their child dive in and hope that Read More …

Opinion: The Importance Of Teaching Your Child How To Delay Gratification

Delayed gratification (a very important intrapersonal core life skill) is a somewhat fancy term, but all it is, is the ability to refrain from taking a smaller reward now in favour of obtaining a greater reward later. It is a simple concept, but its implications in Read More …

App: Math Vs Mummies (Android)

Math vs Mummies is an addictive game where maths must be used to help you shoot marauding mummies before they get you. The basic premise is that each mummy has a sum floating above its head. You must correctly complete this sum in order to Read More …

Experiment: Make Your Own Battery

In our mobile electronic world, batteries are an essential technology, and attempts to improve battery efficiency is one of the cutting edges of modern science. However, how many of us know how batteries actually work? Well, this simple experiment not only allows you to make Read More …

Product Recommendation: First Words Touch And Feel Picture Cards

These cards are great for helping young children develop their verbal skills and expand their vocabulary. They are brightly coloured and contain touch-and-feel elements that kids love, encouraging them to engage with the cards. What Is This Product? This product, from DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), Read More …

Book Recommendation: The Marshmallow Test

The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel, is probably one of the most important books to read as a parent if you want to raise a child to become a happy, successful adult. This is because it outlines the basis behind how we develop self-control as we Read More …

Experience: Make Your Own Pizza

Making your own pizza is a very simple, but fun activity that every child should try at least once in their lives, and by this, I don’t mean sprinkling a bit of cheese and some pre-packaged toppings on a ready made based. I mean making Read More …

Core Life Skill: Delayed Gratification

What Is It? Delayed gratification is the ability to forego a small reward that is available now, for a greater one that is only available in the future if you don’t take what is on offer now. It is also known as self-control. It is a critical Read More …