With so many worries about our children and the pressures of modern life, nagging at our children can seem unavoidable. “Did you say good morning? Have you done your homework? Why were you so careless? Be careful! Pay attention!” But did you know that nagging is one of the most dangerous things we can do … Continued
We live in constant states of reinvention, and to be successful in the 21st century we need creative thinkers and individuals who think outside the box and come up with ingenious solutions that set them apart from others.
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring festival, is round the corner! Celebrated over 15 days, it is the biggest, most important festive holiday for the Chinese. Whether you are new to the festival or have been celebrating with your family, here are some interesting facts you may not know.
With five days a week dedicated to work, it can sometimes feel like there’s never enough time. Yet, the chores and your children’s need for attention don’t ebb. How then can working mothers — they make up two-thirds of families in Singapore! — make sure they don’t drop the ball? Here are five ways I … Continued
As your child transits into a new chapter in their lives, so do you. It is important for parents to prepare them for what’s ahead. Here are some ways to help ease them into the new environment easily. The beginning of this learning phase will expose your child to new friends, surroundings, skills and emotions. … Continued
In this article, Adrian and Yi Xian will be sharing their adventurous experiences, how the challenges they encountered shaped them into a gritty person and tips on developing grit and resilience in our children. Read Part 1 here. Adrian Bennett is a Guinness World Record holder for the longest triathlon completed, he has achieved the … Continued
The transition from preschool to primary school is a big milestone, especially so, if like me, your child was immersed in a play-based personalised learning environment, and now has to enter a structured, formal, very academically driven primary school environment. The academic pressure and expectations were new to my son. I wondered if he would … Continued
Resilience is being able to bounce back from stress, challenge or adversity. When children are resilient, they are braver, more curious and will be able to solve problems independently which allows them to achieve their goals as they grow. We are fortunate to have Adrian Bennett, a Guinness World Record holder for the longest triathlon … Continued
In this article, Dr Gina Dahel, Head of Department at the International Medical Clinic‘s Children’s department, discuss the effects of stress on child development and what we can do to help our children monitor and assess their mental health. We also have Nysa Kaprani, our Year 8 student from EtonHouse International School Orchard, sharing her … Continued