The circle game: how this simplest of shapes makes the world turn, in science and nature

Article Abstract:

Circles can be used to teach children about science and nature. At two to 12 months, babies can be taught body parts by lightly tracing around their own circles such as belly buttons, heels and eyes. From five to eight years, they can be shown how a flat round spiral can be transformed into a spinning one.

Study and teaching, Science, Nature, Circle, Circles

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Early bloomers

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Most girls today experience puberty early and they are faced with the different physical, emotional and psychological changes. Parents are advised to handle teenagers by explaining to them the normalcy of the situation and by discussing the physiology of menstruation in words they can understand.

Psychological aspects, Column, Teenage girls, Adolescence

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Keep those holiday pounds off!

Article Abstract:

Weight gain during the holiday season is a common occurrence in the presence of family feasts and an abundance of desserts. The extra pounds can be avoided by acknowledging the potential problem, not over eating at holiday parties, and not eating to avoid family arguments.

Prevention, Food and nutrition, Weight gain, Holidays

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