Raising Emotional Intelligent Sons

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Volume #2 Issue #5

ISSN: 0219-7642 Dec 12, 2003

Andrew Loh, Publisher,

With the Christmas Holiday approaching, I begin to hear the insistent beat of reindeer hooves on my roof.... OK, just kidding. In this busy holiday season, your email inbox (not to mention your plate) will be overflowing. So, I have decided to give you a break, while also giving myself a break as a publisher. Therefore, this issue will be the last issue of the year 2003 (i.e. no issue on Dec 26). I'll be back on the regular publishing schedule next year!

If you want to donate to a very good cause this Christmas, I would suggest you to take a serious look at "The 3rd Annual Internet Toy Drive". They haven't nearly as many toys as they need for all of the children participating, so please see how you can help at Internet Toy Drive. Alternatively, you can choose to help the Orphans at Aid For Orphans.

Have a great holiday!

Andrew Loh
Publisher & Editor, BrainyZine
andrew @ brainy-child.com

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Raising Emotionally Intelligent Sons

Men generally haven't received the training in "emotional intelligence" that women have. They have a harder time identifying their own feelings, as well as the feelings of others. They have been trained from an early age to learn that being tough is more important than showing feelings.

When you employ the old school of raising tough and independent boys, you damage boys' ability to feel closely connected to others and their ability to have awareness of their own feelings. Boys learn to "swallow" feelings of inadequacy or weakness.... Read more here

Don't know what to buy for your kids this Christmas? Browse here for all the Christmas toys that help your kids to learn while they play.

Einstein Never Used Flash Cards
By Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Average Customer Review - 5 Stars

Parents are told that we have the power to make our children smarter by playing certain music, or buying specific toys, or signing them up for special activities. Unfortunately, in our quest to help our kids be successful, we are running ourselves - and our kids - ragged.

Psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has some good news for exhausted parents: allowing your kids free time to play may be the best thing you'll ever do for them. With Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, she has written a book called, "Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: How our Children REALLY Learn - And Why They Need to Play More and Memorize Less."

Snack Breakfasts Slow Child Brains
BBC News Aug 21, 2003

Children who miss proper breakfasts in favor of sugary snacks end up with the reaction times of pensioners, say researchers.

Mother's Anxiety Affects Baby's Brain
BBC News

Anxiety during pregnancy can double a mother's risk of having a hyperactive child, research suggests. A study indicated that women who were very anxious in the last three months of pregnancy had children with more behavioral problems. Read more here

Chinese 'takes more brainpower'
BBC News Jun 30, 2003

If you want your child to make full use of both sides of their brain, get them to learn Chinese language!

Next issue, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no television whatsoever for children under 2 because ....

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