FUN or RUN: Helping Your Child Speak in Public

RUN:
— Your child steps onto the stage… and immediately wants to vanish.
— Whispers like it’s a top-secret mission, then bolts.
— Backstage drama: “I’m never doing that again! Ever!”
You’re left thinking: “But they practiced so well at home…”

FUN:
— Start with safe spaces: a dinner toast, a funny story for grandma.
— Make it play: “You’re the talk show host, I’m your guest!”
— Record silly videos together — then watch, laugh, and cheer.
— Skip the pressure. Confidence doesn’t grow in stress, it grows in fun.

Speaking in public is a skill, not a gift.
It’s built moment by moment, giggle by giggle, word by word.

So if your child is still more of a whisperer than a presenter — that’s totally fine.
The key? Help them find the joy in expressing themselves.
Because when it’s fun, they won’t run.

And one day, you’ll hear:
— “Good morning, everyone!”
And you’ll smile, knowing exactly how far they’ve come. ...

Learning English through games: STRANGE or NORMAL?

It’s summer. You’re in camp.
Someone says: “Let’s learn English!”
You: “Ughhh… Seriously?”

BUT THEN they say: “Let’s play Mafia. In English.”
Now you’re yelling “YOU’RE THE MAFIA!” and having the time of your life.

So… learning English with games — strange or normal?

STRANGE if:
– You’re just sitting and memorizing boring vocab lists.
– The teacher reads from a textbook like a robot.
– You’re scared to speak because… what if it’s wrong?

NORMAL (and even AWESOME) if:
– You’re playing “Alias,” “Charades,” or “Uno” in English.
– Everyone has a role — spy, detective, translator.
– You learn new words just by having FUN.
– Everyone makes mistakes — and no one cares!

Bottom line:
Learning through games isn’t just normal — it’s actually smart.
You speak, you laugh, and you remember stuff without even trying.

So next time… play hard, speak easy! ...