Learning is a lifelong journey. From the moment we are born, we never stop learning skills, life values, concepts and theories. As parents, we revel in our children’s accomplishments of milestones. Conversely, when they are unable to grasp the skill or concept, they may feel demoralised or lose confidence in themselves. As parents, it is...
Responsibility is a big word to little children. However, that does not mean that they are unable to understand what it means. In the words of Uncle Ben, Spider Man’s Uncle, “With great powers comes great responsibility”. Teaching children the value of responsibility is a life-long parenting challenge that many parents have to go through....
It’s time to choose a childcare centre for your precious children – but you are overwhelmed with options. There are so many schools of thought and so many different curricula. Which is the best option for your children? On the other hand, you wonder if you will be able to squeeze another destination into your...
Our preschoolers from MindChamps Chinese PreSchool @ Tampines Central picked up some important life lessons recently when they celebrated Parents’ Day at the BreadTalk HQ. Jointly organised by BreadTalk, North East Community Development Council (NECDC) and MindChamps Chinese PreSchool @ Tampines Central, the celebration which focused on one of MindChamps’ 10 values, ‘I am Grateful’,...
Selecting the perfect preschool for your child can be a difficult decision when faced with the dizzying array of choices in Singapore. Many parents are looking for preschools with a little something extra; a little something special that can tilt the balance in its favour. On that note, have you considered enrolling your child into...
The centre directors of MindChamps PreSchool @ Nordcom II share their life journey which led to the opening of the newest MindChamps PreSchool in the north of Singapore! We believe that every child is “beloved”. “Beloved” means to be loved, which is why our centre strives to create a loving environment to nurture our children....
Every child is born with a different personality, but all of them need to be taught how to be respectful. Proper etiquette and manners are not merely surface-level niceties. In fact, these reflect deeper values of respect and even empathy. We’ve all come across personalities who are positive and respectful, making them a joy to...
Parenting is like a dance. It requires some give and take in terms of the control and freedom we give to our children. How do we set appropriate boundaries so they can stay safe and yet exercise their independence and express their personality? And how do we adjust these boundaries as they grow? The ‘V...
A high achiever who is difficult to work with in teams. A straight-A student who suddenly struggles in class, fails a project, and does not know how to cope. An excellent test-taker who lacks compassion toward others. A hardworking kid who slogs away at worksheets but is unable to tap into his or her creativity....
Most Singaporeans agree that it is important for parents to tell their children that they are proud of them. However, less than half say they have been told those words by their own parents. As reported by The Straits Times, the statement above were findings of a recent survey conducted by MindChamps PreSchool Singapore. Thus,...
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