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.
Category: Values
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day offers a chance for the whole world to take notice and salute the women who have been carrying the entire human race on their shoulders all through the ages.
Organisation and time management- the pill against panicking
“Oh, I miss my school days, those were the best times!” How many of us are guilty of having such wistful thoughts? The truth is, to us (slightly more mature folks), our school days will always be the best days of our lives, stress-free, carefree, with the only requirement for us to perform well in…
The Chinese New Year
“Gong xi fa cai!” For 15 days starting from 5th February 2019, this phrase will be commonly heard being used across many Chinese (and increasingly in non-Chinese as well) households. That’s right, it is the time when the new Lunar New Year is upon us again! Not surprisingly, with an estimated 20% of the world…
Why Our Kids Should Try Mountain Climbing
We can liken our education system to the mountain climbing experience. In all that our kids do, it is important that we recognise and promote the effort to attain the highest. While we all try to perfect our scores in our academic subjects, let’s not forget to remind ourselves that that it is the journey that matters. We should all strive to learn as much as we can, to maximise our potential. Modelling this mentality for our kids definitely has its benefits, and kids will then learn that it is the journey that matters, more so than the results.
How to help your kids adjust to a new class
The new year has come and gone, and a brand-new school term has just begun, jolting many parents and children back to the reality of having to deal with the hustle and bustle of school. With the new year comes the promise of fresh lessons, a harder level of homework, new classmates, and most importantly, being in a new environment.
How to Set Goals in the New Year
As 2019 arrives, so does the promise of a new year with hopeful beginnings. Nearly everyone ends December 31 with a New Year’s Resolution—go to the gym more, study harder, improve on relationships. And while treadmills are crowded for perhaps the first week of January, commitment to any resolutions tapers off noticeably weeks after. The weights rack begins to gather dust once again
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
As the roads transform into a wonderland, as decorations are brought out from cupboards, as the houses begin to glow with light and be filled with festive food, it’s time to immerse yourself in the warm spirit of Christmas! This much-awaited annual holiday has something to offer everyone from the young to the old.As families…
Hanukkah Celebrations Around the World
Judaism is one of the world’s five major religions. Originating from the holy city of Jerusalem, it’s now a truly global faith, bringing Jewish culture to every continent. For most, December means Christmas. But did you know there’s a festival just before just as meaningful? Hanukkah is the most important Jewish festival. Coming from the…
Family is not an important thing, Family is Everything
Michael J. Fox once said, “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” At every new juncture of our lives, family takes on a different meaning—from when we were doe-eyed teenagers declaring that we have found the loves of our lives, to grandparents who have seen generations transform before us. Family has different meanings to…
