Many parents today will not be able to answer this question. With our hectic schedules, we hardly get any time to spend with our children. But are we to be faulted for this? Does it matter much what our children are reading? Research points out that children start developing habits right from the age of…
Category: Childcare
Screening Our Technology Use
Screen time is an easy demon to hate. As digital devices become more common in our children’s lives, we need to be careful about how we approach and use this double-edge sword. All screen time cannot be treated the same
How to Eat Healthy During School Term
The first week of school has flashed by, and already we are starting to notice that kids are getting bored of school food. Have they started asking you to prepare their recess snacks yet? Well, if they have, here are some ideas of what to put in those recess boxes to encourage healthy food habits….
How to help your kids adjust to a new class
The new year has come and gone, and a brand-new school term has just begun, jolting many parents and children back to the reality of having to deal with the hustle and bustle of school. With the new year comes the promise of fresh lessons, a harder level of homework, new classmates, and most importantly, being in a new environment.
How to Set Goals in the New Year
As 2019 arrives, so does the promise of a new year with hopeful beginnings. Nearly everyone ends December 31 with a New Year’s Resolution—go to the gym more, study harder, improve on relationships. And while treadmills are crowded for perhaps the first week of January, commitment to any resolutions tapers off noticeably weeks after. The weights rack begins to gather dust once again
How the Easy Junk Food Fix Can Be Bad for Kids
“Mummy, I’m hungry!” Some parents may jump with excitement that their kids are finally feeling hungry, but there are others who sigh, wondering how those tiny tummies are able to digest food faster than they can mutter ‘ABC’ If your child loves his or her junk food, it will be hard, but try as much…
How should we deal with kids who are bored?
“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…
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…
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…
