On top of the sheer panic unleashed by the horrific spread of the Ebola virus from West Africa, an astonishing amount of ignorance has reared its ugly head. As some have commented, this ignorance may be more dangerous to millions of people than the actual virus, and the unfamiliarity could even make matters worse, by […]
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The world today is beset by far-reaching and pressing issues of war, ethnic conflict, social inequality, and environmental destruction. Our children cannot grow up in a bubble; therefore, they must be given the tools necessary to not only cope with these worldwide problems, but to contribute in some way to the solutions. As parents, we
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Is Kindness really overrated? Or is it still one of the most powerful forces in the world? For the MKB community blog, I have asked several bloggers what it means to be “kind” in their country and what they think about it, hoping for a snapshot of “Kindness around the world”. It was a real
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By Rita Rosenback from www.multilingualparenting.com I am sure we all agree that traveling broadens the mind and teaches us about different cultures and languages. Being away from your everyday environment forces you to re-evaluate your own surroundings and often also makes you appreciate what you have – this is true both for adults and children.
By Aleney & Raffles from Boy Eats World A reflection on the significance of global food adventures for kids When my five-year old son, Raffles, asked me, “Mama, do you know what my favourite thing in the world is?” I naturally assumed that it would involve a guitar playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle with a
