“Mum, I’m bored!” Sounds familiar? Many parents would say that this phrase brings about a feeling of dread in their hearts. Unlike times of the past, before hand phones and iPad came into existence, the current generation of parents were able to entertain themselves through activities like sports, or movies. Now, this generation of hybrids…
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How to Motivate Children to Study Without Forcing Them – Part 2
Last week we tried to understand how each child is different and how hence, their reaction to everything varies! Let’s take a step further and understand how we can help build a conducive environment at home for our children to study comfortably! Kids are mostly all for learning new things, reading interesting and fun facts, but…
Fun meals to cook with kids
Now that the kids are home for the holidays, the issue is keeping them busy! One great way to not only spend time together but also to fill their stomachs, is by cooking a meal together. With the ease of the internet, there are plenty of easy, healthy ways to do that with minimal fuss…
Ride A Hot Air Balloon
The First Ride The first hot air balloon took off — driven by a combination of hot air and helium—in 1783 in Paris, flying a sheep, a rooster, and a duck in an inaugural flight over King Louis the sixteenth’s head. It was the first human-devised form of flight. Today, hot air balloons may have…
Hanukkah Celebrations Around the World
Judaism is one of the world’s five major religions. Originating from the holy city of Jerusalem, it’s now a truly global faith, bringing Jewish culture to every continent. For most, December means Christmas. But did you know there’s a festival just before just as meaningful? Hanukkah is the most important Jewish festival. Coming from the…
Eat right to think right! Super foods for the growing brain
Where would we be without our makan? The importance of food in Singaporean culture is hard to underestimate. But we all know that char kway teow and curry puffs, while delicious, aren’t the healthiest choices for every meal, especially for growing children! What food should they be eating? It can be hard to figure out…
Give your Primary School child a HEADSTART to 2019
“The videos are fun and entertaining, and I love that I can learn things faster than my friends!” Isra L, a 9-year old child, quipped with her eyes glued to the screen. The final year examinations are over, and the school holidays have just begun! Unsure of how to keep your kids occupied during these six…
How to Motivate Children to Study Without Forcing Them – Part 1
As a parent, you have a crucial role in your child’s learning. But before you do anything about it, you need to understand why your child is not willing to study. Understand That Every Child Is Different Every child is unique and has a different way of learning. While motivating your child to study, it…
Let’s Go On A Safari To Africa – the Masai Mara
Time for the holidays already and you can’t decide on a vacation destination? Head out on a safari to experience the most beautiful sunsets on the planet at the Masai Mara! Serviced by two all-weather airstrips–Mara Serena and Kichwa Tembo, the Masai Mara is directly accessible through a flight right into the heart of Kenya,…
Family is not an important thing, Family is Everything
Michael J. Fox once said, “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” At every new juncture of our lives, family takes on a different meaning—from when we were doe-eyed teenagers declaring that we have found the loves of our lives, to grandparents who have seen generations transform before us. Family has different meanings to…
