World Kindness Day is observed on November 13 every year. It was started in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. Even though it is not an officially recognized day, it is popular and observed in many countries. The Kindness movement has been trying to get the UN to recognize it as an official day. According to them, the Day is to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness for good that binds us.
Category: Parenting
Help, my child suffers from Mathematics anxiety!
The end-of-year examinations are over – and many students have received their grades. Congratulations to those who have done well
Am I being a good parent?
With ‘Work From Home’ being the default mode for most of last year and this year, office hours have been blurred, causing much of ‘family time’ to be taken over with ad hoc meetings, Zoom calls, and urgent deadlines.
How can my child learn to better manage emotions?
With the end-of-year examinations around the corner, emotions are running high and sometimes, they can be unmanageable. With the current generation having a better understanding of emoticons than emotions, sometimes it may be challenging for the young ones (and ourselves included) to cope with emotions. With the current ongoing Covid-19 pandemic that encourages many activities to take place online, the struggle to manage emotions is real.
How to help my child manage time better?
Time management is one of the essential life skills which even elders struggle to master. In the case of students, (without a doubt) it gets even more challenging. The focus of our young ones will most likely be on things other than their academics. Spending time with friends and being active on social media will take priority over other activities in life. So, here’s the challenge that we hope to overcome in this blog issue – what can you do as parents to help them realize the importance of time and make better use of it?
Happy Children’s Day 2021!
Children’s Day – a day for the young ones in our lives. What does this day signify? We need to understand that Children’s Day is not just about a fun and celebratory day. It is also a day about raising awareness of the issues faced by children and reminding them to take appropriate action at the right time. That is why almost every country has a day dedicated to celebrating their children. In Singapore,
Ace the PSLE Science Exam with these tips!
The PSLE is almost reaching the end, and with the Mother Tongue paper happening today, the Science paper is next up in line!
Just like other exams, it is a paper one can easily score good marks on if approached the right way. So, how can you help your children prepare well to meet their next challenge?
How to stay calm during the exam period?
To most parents and children, exams are synonymous with stress. It’s not easy to maintain a clear head and stop feeling tense during the time. But, it is not all bad. It can be healthy too, and without it, most students won’t be making the preparations and end up procrastinating. But, if it gets out of hand, then all hell breaks loose.
How can I better support my child?
We can split up our lifestyle into two – the pre-COVID era and the post-COVID era, mainly because of the drastic changes that the pandemic has brought about in our day-to-day lives. The stress of managing these changes in lifestyle and work has been occupying everyone’s mind for most of this time. But, have you taken some time to think about how it has been affecting your children?
How can I reach out to my child?
Children, especially teens, might be under stress that parents don’t know. Parents constantly keep a watch on the physical health of their children. But, what about their mental health? Due to the stigma associated with mental illnesses, parents often turn a blind eye to these issues. The constant pressure to perform academically, building a good image, focusing on their future- all these might be too much to handle for some children. Also, children are more at risk due to the changes in the brain during puberty.
