Mothers play the most important role as educators in a child’s early life. Education includes everything – learning to respond to different and difficult situations in life, how to treat others and acquiring skills that help us lead our daily lives in a hassle-free manner. Mothers continue to be the heart of their kid’s education right from their childhood to their growing up years. Most importantly, a mother’s education has a great impact on the children’s learning skills.
Category: Values
Bullying is common these days – should I teach my kid to fight?
Bullying has become a topic of concern over the last few years. The topic has gained so much traction that many researchers and specialists have started to study bullying, its adverse impacts and the steps needed to overcome the aftermath.
How to spare the rod, and not spoil the child?
Sometimes, as a parent you might have to deal with a lot of frustration. This may lead to an impulsive physical discipline measure being taken and is usually done out of anger and frustration. At times like this, take a pause before talking to your children about their wrongdoings or step away for a minute, gather your thoughts and then go back into their space.
The Importance of Establishing a Daily Routine
Some people associate the word “routine” as an activity that is forceful and repetitive. Some define it as “an unchanging set of actions that need to be done at any cost.” Parents who see routines from such a perspective will surely be hesitant to create one for their children. But, in reality, developing routines can be really important for your children to not only succeed in school but also in their everyday lives.
Selamat Hari Raya!
Selamat Hari Raya! Hari Raya is a traditional festival for Muslims. It is celebrated in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. As a celebration, Hari Raya has many traditions and customs associated with it.
Blessed Good Friday!
Good Friday falls on the 15th of April in the year 2022. For Christians all over the world, the day of Good Friday is one of the holiest but also, a sad day for all Christians all over the world. It is a day of utmost significance and piety. It is vital that everyone understand the significance of this day.
Help! My child seems to be bullying others. What can I do?
Well, kids bully because adults bully. In SIngapore, it was found that more than 1 in 4 of 15 year-old students reported getting bullied. This permissive culture is propagated by avoiding this conversation with the younger generation.
How to encourage your child to enjoy their Mother Tongue?
In Singapore and other Asian countries, it is common for people to be bilingual. Children often grow up learning at least two languages – their mother tongue and English. Most use English for communication, and once they step outside their home, the usage of their mother tongue becomes scarce.
Character or Intelligence: Which is more important?
It’s very hard to believe it when we share that character traits can have more influence on a child’s academic and extracurricular performance, as compared to their level of intelligence.
How can I teach my child to budget their money wisely?
With the recent lunar new year, our children might have received some red packets from their elders. What do they do with the extra cash that they’ve received?
