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Monthly book recommendations for parents and children from Bangkok's Neilson Hays Library.

As parents, we know the value of routines for keeping everyone happy. Yet all too often when school’s out, so are our routines. With a few simple ideas, Kelly tells us how to plan for a happy holiday while building our children’s executive functions.

Beach holidays are a must in Thailand, and with these tips from pediatric specialist Dr. Navaporn Puangpakisiri, you can make sure you and your family stay safe and well while having fun.

Summer break is great, but our kids forgetting everything they’ve learned in school isn’t. Fortunately Rachel has a load of suggestions for keeping our youngsters’ learning fresh in their minds while enjoying a magical summer break.

Let’s make memories this summer and frame them! This month Anelia and Weewee explore nature and show us how to create a unique photo frame using natural materials.

Fostering a culture of mental well-being within our families is not only essential for our own happiness and fulfillment, it’s also crucial for the overall harmony and resilience of our family unit. Hence this month, with the theme “Mind Matters: Nurturing Mental Health and Well-being”, we present a range of content to help you feel empowered to live your best life.

We know that resilience is a key life skill, but we may not know how to help our children develop it. Fortunately, teachers Sara and Francesca have some great ideas on how to do just that.

As much as we would love them to avoid tough times, we all know our kids will face challenges in their lives. So what’s the key to facing those challenges? Dr. Larntip shares the answer.

This month, Kelly reviews Melissa & Doug Nesting & Sorting Garages & Cars while Diane shares her thoughts on popular Bangkok cafe, Upon A Tale.

We want our children to have empathy for others, but what exactly is empathy, and how do we teach it to our little ones? Sheena talks to mindfulness expert Lilly about kids and empathy.