If you were told not to use any electronic gadgets for an entire day, it would definitely make you worry or perhaps even suffer from anxiety, right?
Well, that’s the influence that the digital space has over most of us!
Category: Parenting
How can I accept and love my child better?
All parents have aspirations and dreams about their children. Often this leads to parents trying to mould their children according to their wishes. But, sometimes, it can be a dangerous and damaging experience for the children. Parents might think that they are doing a favour for their children, but they are actually causing serious stress to their children.
Youth Day 2021- Let’s celebrate our children’s youth!
National Youth Day in Singapore is on the first Sunday of July every year, and the following Monday is a holiday for schools. It coincides with the beginning of the second academic semester of the year and this year’s Youth Day falls on the 4th of July!
Primary 1 registration: What you need to know!
The primary 1 registration just began on June 30, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the process is online like last year. There are 181 primary schools with a total availability of 41,888 seats. Make sure you are not late and apply within the allotted time.
How can I prepare my child for Term 3?
The safety of our children comes first. The Ministry of Education has mandated Safe Management Measures to be followed by the institutions on the MoE website. Even though the guidelines are for the institutions, try to read up on them- so that you are aware of the measures put in place to protect your children.
Celebrating Fathers – Happy Father’s Day 2021!
Children look towards their father for a sense of security and protection. During this pandemic situation, nothing can give children peace of mind and a feeling of security more than their parents, especially a loving and supportive father. They are the role models boys aspire to grow up to be, and for girls, he creates the impression of how every male should be. These are high expectations and they influence the children’s life and every decision they make.
Making your June Holidays productive: How to learn better?
Yes, the first two terms of the academic year 2021 have flown by and finally, holidays are here! Well into week 2 of the school holidays, it is only ideal for students to make plans (at the start of the holidays) to be productive and work hard to better themselves during the time.
What life-skills can I teach my child during the June holidays?
There are many vital skills and lessons a child has to learn at a young age, so they grow up to be capable adults ready to deal with the world. The values can range from honesty, self-discipline to patience, time management, and so on. There are a few important lessons that you can teach your child that would improve the quality of their life.
How to help my child prepare for DSA interviews?
However anxious we are, time cannot stand still, and the Direct School Admission interviews are around the corner. In a time when Covid-19 has instilled fear and uncertainty amongst all of us, some parents are hoping that the DSA interviews will provide a safety net for their Primary 6 children this year.
How can writing by hand make my child smarter?
In this age of technology, there is less need to write anything by hand. With classes being virtual and notes sent online, there is no need for children to write anymore. People now think of writing by hand as some primitive activity, having no intentions to use a pen and paper unless absolutely necessary.
