Look at how Covid-19 has forced all of us to hop onto the technology bandwagon and immerse ourselves just to stay relevant and in touch with our loved ones? Question is – how can we keep interest in learning consistent? Are there tools that we can use to optimise our learning abilities?
Category: Youth
Taking Exams This Year: How Much Practice Do You Need?
Hooray, it’s the holidays! We are on our first break of Term 3, and finally, things seem to be moving back to what we can consider, the ‘norm’ now. Schools have reopened and now students are more focused on preparing for the exams that they intend to take this year. The preparations for PSLE and O level exams have certainly seen a resurgence in the past few weeks. As students move ahead with their exam preparation, there is one area which merits discussion – practice.
Here’s to a Positive Break!
Planning for a positive break Just half-way through 2020, but it feels like we’ve been in this year for ages! So, how is your 2020 going? This year, people across age groups have had their lives disrupted like never before. For kids, these disruptions are sure to have an extra impact. The pandemic related challenges…
Let’s find time to be lazy – Happy Holidays!
The average human being gets a fair share of admonishment during his/her lifetime for being lazy. Laziness has probably been frowned upon ever since we humans set foot on this planet. The mere mention of the word ‘lazy’ conjures up negative reactions. So when we tell you that you need to be spending some time ‘being lazy’ you might instantly call us outrageous. But wait, hear us out for a minute (or two).
Let’s not forget how important hobbies are!
Talking about time-out, what do we do when we need that short bout of time to rest and recharge? That’s right! Think rest, think fun, think hobby! Having a hobby is really important in life. Hobbies can be the right remedy for a variety of situations. They can offer us solace during sadness, give us a perfect break from the monotony and keep us preoccupied when there is nothing else to do.
Showing Kindness in the World of Covid-19!
Parents these days spend a great deal to make sure that their children are equipped with the best skills. They invest a lot of time into the same as well, all to make sure that their kids have fruitful lives. But what if we are missing out on one major ingredient? What if this ingredient can be taught without investing a truckload of money for it?
Post C.B – What is a good balance of online vs offline?
Singapore has begun its journey back towards normalcy. But, in reality, how many of us are “actually” moving towards normalcy? Most of us were using our smartphones and laptops for a longer duration even before COVID-19. With the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve got more excuses to make to have increased screen time. This is true not just for children, but for parents too. So, what do we have to do?
Say No to Racism!
Someone with racist thoughts believes that the race which he belongs to is superior to those of others. People with different skin colour, culture, etc are considered as uncivilised and criminal in nature. There is a fear created among those who appear to be different.
Socialising For Kids: Flaws, Needs and the Way Forward
After a period of uncertainty, schools have finally reopened with certain restrictions. But, with the COVID-19 threat still looming over our heads, the scope for outdoor activity for kids is going to be limited. This is going to be the case for a while. How much is this going to impact the emotional development of our children? During the circuit breaker period, they had little or no contact with people other than their family. This might have already left an impact on them.
Cyberbullying – Is my child a victim?
For those reading this, who has not touched a technological gadget in the past two months? Yes, that includes iPads, laptops, mobile phones, tablets. Seems impossible not to have, isn’t it? With Work-From-Home and Home-Based Learning having been kicked into full gear since 7 April 2020, sales of these technological gadgets have skyrocketed A tech-powered…