As we welcome the nation’s 55th National Day, we inhale deeply because this has definitely been a challenging year for many of us. Undoubtedly what we would describe as an unprecedented year, no one saw Covid-19 coming, let alone expected the massive changes that this virus has made in our lives. The entire world has been struck and we are still reeling under its impact.
Category: Family
Selamat Hari Raya Haji!
Hari Raya Haji is also known as the Festival of the Sacrifice and there is a story behind this. Prophet Ibrahim is an important character in the Islamic religion. He was a righteous man and a strong believer in God. In order to test Ibrahim’s loyalty, God asked the prophet to offer his own son Ishmael as a sacrifice. Prophet Ibrahim followed God’s command and had propped his son up for the sacrifice when God intervened to tell him that he did not have to sacrifice his son. Instead, Ibrahim is said to have made another sacrifice. It is the commemoration of Ibrahim’s sacrifice which is celebrated as Hari Raya Haji.
Here’s to a Positive Break!
Planning for a positive break Just half-way through 2020, but it feels like we’ve been in this year for ages! So, how is your 2020 going? This year, people across age groups have had their lives disrupted like never before. For kids, these disruptions are sure to have an extra impact. The pandemic related challenges…
Let’s find time to be lazy – Happy Holidays!
The average human being gets a fair share of admonishment during his/her lifetime for being lazy. Laziness has probably been frowned upon ever since we humans set foot on this planet. The mere mention of the word ‘lazy’ conjures up negative reactions. So when we tell you that you need to be spending some time ‘being lazy’ you might instantly call us outrageous. But wait, hear us out for a minute (or two).
Showing Kindness in the World of Covid-19!
Parents these days spend a great deal to make sure that their children are equipped with the best skills. They invest a lot of time into the same as well, all to make sure that their kids have fruitful lives. But what if we are missing out on one major ingredient? What if this ingredient can be taught without investing a truckload of money for it?
Post C.B – What is a good balance of online vs offline?
Singapore has begun its journey back towards normalcy. But, in reality, how many of us are “actually” moving towards normalcy? Most of us were using our smartphones and laptops for a longer duration even before COVID-19. With the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve got more excuses to make to have increased screen time. This is true not just for children, but for parents too. So, what do we have to do?
Say No to Racism!
Someone with racist thoughts believes that the race which he belongs to is superior to those of others. People with different skin colour, culture, etc are considered as uncivilised and criminal in nature. There is a fear created among those who appear to be different.
Socialising For Kids: Flaws, Needs and the Way Forward
After a period of uncertainty, schools have finally reopened with certain restrictions. But, with the COVID-19 threat still looming over our heads, the scope for outdoor activity for kids is going to be limited. This is going to be the case for a while. How much is this going to impact the emotional development of our children? During the circuit breaker period, they had little or no contact with people other than their family. This might have already left an impact on them.
Cyberbullying – Is my child a victim?
For those reading this, who has not touched a technological gadget in the past two months? Yes, that includes iPads, laptops, mobile phones, tablets. Seems impossible not to have, isn’t it? With Work-From-Home and Home-Based Learning having been kicked into full gear since 7 April 2020, sales of these technological gadgets have skyrocketed A tech-powered…
Preparing Kids For Their Post-COVID World!
We try to teach kids everything that they will need to survive in this world and have fulfilling lives. Parents, teachers and educational institutions put in dedicated efforts towards achieving this goal. Children are taught and equipped with the necessary skills. That has been the conventional practice. But can we teach them everything?
