Having kids at home during the holidays can put one’s parenting skills to the test. It really is a challenging task to keep kids engaged during these periods. What do we end up doing then? Often we end up resorting to the use of gadgets to keep our kids engaged.
Category: Parenting
It’s March 2021! Where has time gone to?
Screen time is the obvious concern of the present-day Singaporean parent. How much is too much? During the past year, there has been a significant shift to online learning. Households had to ease the screen time restrictions placed on kids. An obsession with gadgets and the online domain is the biggest threat to effective time management. What needs to be done here?
Encouraging your child to think critically – start at home!
Are we able to think with a clear head, chart out our own courses, and read between the lines where we have to cope in this world of complexities? Well, that is an arduous task indeed and things are only going to get more complex in the years to come. What does that mean?
Lessons from Home: Let everyone be involved!
Primary Six students entered a new phase of their lives, Secondary Four students have moved onto tertiary institutions. Regardless of their examination results, there will always be a place for students in Singapore to pursue further education.
How can I protect my child?
Just a few days back, the Singaporeans received the sad news of the untimely passing of one of its young students during an outdoor school activity. The 15-year old boy who was the victim of a high-elements activity was described as being a mature and sensible individual. This sad event has thrown light on the need to rekindle discussions about personal safety with our kids. Even when we refrain from reckless behavior, the threats of accidents remain significant in certain situations.
How can our kids be safe online?
Throw a stone and if it lands on a group of youths, chances are that almost 90% of them would be hooked onto their mobile gadgets. Not just youths, but adults are guilty of this habit as well. How long do our kids spend before their gadgets, surfing through the internet? What content do they come across and consume via online platforms? How much privacy should we allow our kids to possess with regard to their online activities?
Parenting tips for the 21st century – what you can do for your primary and secondary schoolers
Do you ever feel concerned that as a parent you are not doing enough for your kids? Do you worry that there is something wrong with your style of parenting?
Teaching kids self-reliance in an age of competition
Yes, we have all heard these words at some point in time. But do you happen to notice that they are becoming increasingly true today? We live in an age powered by technology and convenience. But take a look at the workplace, the sphere of academics, and any other field of relevance.
Creating the best generation of kids!
The essence of what the great poet tells us is that what we face and learn as children get imprinted in our minds and are usually the most prominent influence on our development as adults. In this respect, given the present realities, one thing appears clear – the children of today are definitely poised to be the greatest generation this world has ever seen.
My child has been posted to a new school – help!
Well, well, well, it’s the last 10 days of the year. School postings for Primary 6 students will be out on 22 December 2020, and there is much anxiety all around. How much do we fear the unknown? Are we ready for new beginnings? With the allotment into secondary schools being released soon, for many…
