I came across this book while I was doing my research on social and emotional development in young children. This book has the basic key information that can help us understand how the brain functions and how we can enhance and nurture it to its fullest potential in the aspect of social and emotional development. In addition, it includes 12 strategies that are practical and are easy to be implemented at home or in the school setting. As I work with mainly younger children, I

Image: Instagram @chrisnikic In 2020, Chris Nikic, at the age of 21, overcame all odds to create history and become the first man with Down Syndrome to complete a gruelling Ironman Triathlon. Nikic completed the Ironman Florida triathlon in 16 hours 46 minutes 9 seconds, swimming 4 km, cycling 180 miles, and then running a 42 km marathon. The race was not smooth-sailing and he met with many obstacles. During the race, he fell off his bike a couple of times. With blood drippin