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Image via Wikipedia ------------------- THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of James Cook University (JCU), an Australian institution ranked among the top 5 per cent of international universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Institute of Higher Education . Established in 1970 in Queensland , Australia, JCU set up its Singapore campus in 2003. According to Professor Sandra Harding , vice chancellor and president of JCU, Singapore was a natural choice for the university, given the latter's focus on the tropics. "JCU is committed to working on issues associated with the tropical world, such as issues of ecology, conservation, health and disease, earth and environmental science , and indigenous people and cultures. Being advanced economies in the tropics, both Singapore and Australia have important leadership roles to play in these issues." Hence, JCU is able to differentiate itself from other Australian degree providers in Singapore by offering a full...

Image by Army.mil via Flickr By Dr Bill Maier One of the hardest parts about setting limits with your kids is figuring out what those limits should be. And it's important that you and your spouse agree. The worst thing you can do is to show a divided front when it comes to discipline. Be sure you've worked out a clear plan of action with your spouse before laying down the rules to your children. Sometimes it helps to write it out, so that there's no confusion later. Never argue about your rules in front of the kids. It undermines the very thing you're trying to achieve — letting them know that your rules have no wiggle room. Most importantly, don't let yourself be ambushed by kids who try to play one parent against the other. Once the rules have been set, make sure they're enforced by both you and your spouse. From TODAY, Voices – Monday, 24-Aug-2009 Related articles by Zemanta Christian couples share an e-mail address to resist temptation (timesunion.com) ...

Image via Wikipedia By Dr Bill Maier "Tommy, stop hitting your sister!" "Jamie, tell your brother you're sorry!" My, my, you'd think two kids who came from the same womb could get along. Sibling rivalry is a frustrating issue, and it's not always clear how to best handle it. Most parents deal with it by separating the kids, maybe sending each of them to their rooms. But doesn't that just teach them to walk away from their problems? There's a solution you might not have considered. When kids can't get along, what they need is a lesson in cooperation. So why not discipline them by making them complete a task together? Try giving them just one rake and one trash bag and having them clean a small section of the yard. It'll take a cooperative effort to get the job done. Separating kids when they fight doesn't solve the problem; it just puts it off. What kids need is a lesson in working together. From TODAY, Voices – Friday, 14-Aug-2009 R...

By Dr Bill Maier “Just five more minutes, Mum, please?” How many times have you heard that from one of your “sleepyhead” school-aged kids? Mornings have become the new battle zone in a lot of houses. But here’s one surefire way to put an end to the “getting-ready-for-school” battle. Are you ready? Let your kids get up on their own! I know, I know, you’re thinking: “But they’ll be late for school and it’ll affect their grades.” But my friend Dr Kevin Leman says it won’t take long for them to get the message! The problem with forcing kids to get up is that it removes responsibility, and kids need to be held accountable for their actions. Tell them you’re only waking them up once, and then stick to it. The first time they oversleep, you might even call their teacher and explain your plan, and suggest an extra measure of discipline. The first step in raising responsible kids is to let them feel the consequences of their actions. Like my friend the Marine drill sergeant says, “ No pain, ...