Do you want to know your kids well? If so, just start with their body language.

We all talk, but most of the talking is body language. You may not notice it, 【小题1】 we use body language much more than we think.

Usually kids’ body language is the same 【小题2】 adults’, and sometimes it sends a different message. Here are some examples. Let’s see what they mean.

Not standing straight

A kid 【小题3】 doesn’t stand straight may feel unhappy or just feel a bit down. He might not feel very good about himself, or 【小题4】 might just be thinking about something else! It’s not always easy to say, and most of the time he won’t tell you 【小题5】 is the matter.

Not looking you in the eye

A kid who doesn’t look you in the eye may not believe in himself, or he may be afraid 【小题6】 his elders. He may also feel uncomfortable looking at anybody. There 【小题7】 a few things that you can do. Try to do things with them that don’t require looking at you. You could also pretend(假装) not to notice it.

If you are interested 【小题9】 kids’ body language, welcome to my corner. We will talk more about it from 8:00 【小题10】 9:00 p.m. on Monday.

“Depend on yourself” is what nature says to everybody. Parents can help you. Teachers can help you. Others can still help you. B【小题3】 all these people only help you at times. There have been many great men in history so far. Many of them were very p【小题4】 in childhood. They had few 【小题5】 (chance) to get education. They began working with their strength to learn something. They worked their own way till they became famous. A well-known teacher ever 【小题6】 (tell)) his students, “I can't make great men of you, but I can help you make men of yourselves.”

Some people don't try their 【小题7】 (good) to make themselves valuable. Nobody can succeed unless they see their weak points and depend on 【小题8】 (them). With their own efforts, they can be successful 【小题9】 (final). Remember, the best place to find a helpful hand is at 【小题10】 end of your own arm. When you meet difficulties and everything goes against you, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.