Children experience complex feelings the same way adults do – but they lack the vocabulary and the capacity to handle them. If you have ever watched your child go from zero to a hundred in a matter of seconds, you will understand how they need help to manage their emotional health. How can we teach...
Our world is a busy one with many things happening every second. Things that distract us and divert our attention can stimulate multiple senses like sight, smell and sound. Children are by nature more sensitive to these distractions. If you notice that your child cannot keep their focus when you are reading a short story...
Experts have agreed that children learn best when parents and the school work together to support them throughout the journey. Like you, your child’s teachers have their best interest at heart – and apart from yourself, they are the ones who spend the most time with your child. When it comes to reinforcing what your...
When it comes to sending our little ones off to school, parents often feel a little twinge at the thought of entrusting our babies to someone else for much of the day. Because our children are so precious to us, we want to know that our children are in good hands, even if they are...
In today’s time-starved, fast-paced world, finding time to volunteer as a family seems like a next-to-impossible task. With pressing work and family demands, families are already struggling to find time to spend together, let alone look out for others. However, volunteering in Singapore can bring benefits to your family and relationships in more ways than...
Stress is faced not only by adults, but also by teenagers and even children. Singapore students experience a higher level of anxiety as compared to those from 77 other countries, with 86% of Singapore students being worried about poor grades in school, compared to an average of 66% of students from other countries. It is...
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a tricky period for kids and parents alike. Occurring between the ages of 11 and 15, it is a developmental stage marked by rapid physical changes, a spike in independence and changes in the child’s identity. Here are some of the issues that you and your child...
The digital world has ushered in new opportunities for networking and socialising. Our kids are hopping onto the social media bandwagon and now use online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram to connect and interact with friends. But the online world has also brought with it new dangers and pitfalls. Without seeing the...
Children will be exposed to swear words at one time or another, be it in school, at home, or while travelling on public transport. Young kids will often repeat something they’ve heard, out of curiosity, while older kids may start to use colourful language at home to test their parents’ reactions or push their buttons....
Do you pick your child up from a preschool near Sengkang? We’ve put together 5 fun activities that you can do with your kids after preschool. Sengkang Town is one of Singapore’s relatively newer residential areas, having only developed a couple of decades ago. It is home to many newly married couples and young families....
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