In our daily lives, we often have to interact with people who have different personalities, opinions, and backgrounds. This is especially true at school, where we spend most of our time with our classmates. 【小题1】 Here are three tips that can help improve these relationships.

Practice active listening. 【小题2】 When classmates feel heard, they are more likely to go on with open, honest conversations and seek positive approaches to problems.

Show empathy (共情).【小题3】 By placing yourself in your classmates’ shoes, you can better understand their opinions, which results in more effective communication and a more supportive learning environment.

【小题4】 Offering help and support to classmates when needed can make others feel valued. Whether it’s studying together, working together on projects, or providing emotional support, sharing a common goal can strengthen your relationships.

In short, developing positive relationships with your classmates is a continuous process that requires active listening, empathy, and cooperation 【小题5】

Most children now chat daily online or via their mobile phones. They are connecting to a huge community of other children all over the world. Some are shy “in real life” but socialise with confidence online; others find support from people of their own age on relationship issues, or problems at home.

Sometimes the online world, just like the real world, can introduce problems, such as bullying or arguments. Going online is great fun, but there are also a few people who use the Internet for offensive or illegal purposes. Children must be made aware of both the good things and the dangers.

To keep children safe, your supervision as a parent must cover the family computer. Just as you decide which TV programs are suitable, you need to do the same for the websites and chatrooms your children visit.

Remind children that online friends are still strangers. Reminding them of the risks will keep them alert(警惕的).

Computer studies are part of schoolwork now, so it’s likely that your children may know more than you do. We get left behind when it comes to the interactive areas of websites, like chatrooms and message boards, which are especially strange. The language of chat is strange to many parents, too. Chatters love to use abbreviations(缩写)such as atb— all the best, bfn—bye for now, cul8er—see you later, gr8— great, idk—I don’t know, kit— keep in touch, paw—parents are watching, lol—laugh out loud, xlnt—excellent! It seems like another language, and it is!

In the New Year, we often set goals like getting fitter, doing better in school, or trying new activities. 【小题1】. When we overdo things, we’re trying to protect ourselves from fear- fear of failing, fear of disappointing others, or fear of not being good enough. But this continuous wish for perfection doesn’t actually make us better. It ends up stressing us out more. 【小题2】.

Set new boundaries (界限). Decide to change one habit that makes you overdo things. For example, stop checking your phone after a certain hour. 【小题3】. But with time, your brain will adjust and the anxiety will decrease. This is called habituation-face your fear until it doesn’t frighten you anymore.

Recognize the difference between danger and discomfort. Creating new boundaries might upset some people around you. 【小题4】, but it doesn’t mean it’s dangerous. Moreover, it’s important to face uncomfortable feelings rather than avoid them. Avoidance can run out of our energy and make things worse.

【小题5】. What needs to recognize is that you are the one in control of your life. Seeking agreement or permission from others for everything we do makes us feel less safe. Learning to trust our own decisions is key to feeling safe and balanced.

As we work on our New Year’s plans, remember that growth is good, but it doesn’t come from fear.