Today’s kids are in reality, more adapted to life in the tech-powered modern world that we live in. They are on average a lot more at ease with the use of modern technology than their parents. From using social media platforms to accessing online services via a plethora of apps, the kids have got it all covered. They are always updated on the latest trends as well.
Category: Family
Selamat Hari Raya Adilfitri!
Hari Raya Puasa in the year of COVID The Holy Month of Ramadan is coming to an end, tomorrow in fact! Followers of Islam in Singapore as well as in other parts of the world are getting ready to welcome the month of Shawwal and with it the most auspicious day of Hari Raya Puasa…
Breathing Positivity Into The Holidays!
In times of crisis, it is truly a blessing to be amongst the people whom we love and care about. As you read this, millions of people across the globe are stranded, unable to go home and reunite with their loved ones. If you are stuck indoors with your family, then you are definitely a lot luckier than a large chunk of people. During this period let us be there for each other, spend quality time with our family and come out of all this even stronger than before. Here’s wishing all kids a stupendous holiday!
Time To Applaud For Our Super Moms!
Academic research continues to tell us that mothers spend a great deal more time taking care of the children and the household than fathers. The most recent of these studies, conducted by economists from the Universities of Cambridge and Zurich in the month of April reaffirms this. The average mother is spending 6 hours a day on childcare and home-based schooling activities while the average father is spending only a little more than 4 hours for the same.
Ramadan In The Time Of Covid-19
Ramadan is the month of fasting. Followers do not take food while the sun is up, i.e from dawn to dusk. Fasting must be accompanied by a willingness to fast and do penance. After dusk, the followers take a meal called the Iftar.
Why should we gift children with experiences?
Work from home. Home-Based Learning. #SGUnited. Social Distancing. These terms that used to carry no significance other than their definitions now have different implications. For some terms, it may even involve acts punishable by the law. With the frenzy over abiding by the laws recently set to protect our people from this formidable virus known as Covid-19, have we forgotten what it feels like to experience life in person, rather than over screens?
Let’s Celebrate Love this Valentine’s Day!
As we all know, Valentine’s Day is a fixed day on the calendar and it falls on the 14th of February every year. No one has pinpointed the exact origin of this day, however, a good place to start with would be Ancient Rome. Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia where men drew the names of women from a jar and they coupled up for the duration of the festival (usually from February 13th-15th) or longer if the match was right.
Celebrating Chap Goh Meh: What better time to look back at our families and reflect on family roles?
8 February 2020 – What’s the significance of the date, you may ask. The date is definitely not as significant as the more familiar Valentine’s Day (14 February), but the 15th day of the Lunar New Year certainly has its importance, despite not being widely recognized by the increasingly cosmopolitan youth of today in Singapore.
How to boost your child’s confidence level?
Confidence is an essential ingredient for success and that we as parents are responsible to see to it that our kids do gain confidence in their abilities. So, some of our Primary Six kids have gotten back their Preliminary exam results. Yes, they may not have performed as well as hoped, hence, it’s time to help them create the self-belief in themselves again.
Are Your Kids Sleeping Enough?
Make sure that your kid sleeps in a room where she is not disturbed by noise. Another thing to take care of is the lighting. A dark room is best for sleep.
