As children, it is important that you understand the difference between “needs” and “wants”. To put it in simpler words, “needs” refer to the things that you cannot do without and “wants” are things that aren’t essential but make you happy.
Category: Youth
Let’s destress our kids!
Are we making our kids sacrifice their playtime? Well, we never should. We need to realize that and make sure that they spend adequate time on the thing that they need the most – play. Let them play outdoors and let them play indoors as well. Our kids learn a lot of things when they play. Many of the vital life skills that define people and help them succeed are acquired in fruitful childhoods which give adequate scope for play.
Student well-being – Is it more important than marks?
We live in a world filled with competition. The average Singaporean parent is conscious about this and devotes a good amount of attention towards making sure that his/her kids are best prepared for this world. What has this resulted in? It has led to a greater emphasis on academics. Consequently, our kids are among the best equipped with regard to academic skills and educational infrastructure. But has this come at a cost?
Building confidence using the classroom
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence”. These are the words of the legendary Helen Keller who through her life showed us that no matter what difficulties we are faced with, a determined and confident mind can always find a way to succeed. But let us examine the predicament of our school-going kids. How confident are they today?
How to help your child overcome the fear of failure?
Logically we Singaporeans should be less fearful and more confident. This is the country that achieved high-income development within the span of a single generation. Yet we remain fearful about our capabilities and are still skeptical about future success
It’s the new year, how to help your child be more optimistic?
Academic pressures, anxiety about the future, fear of failure, peer pressure and the burden of expectations – these are some of the common issues the average Singaporean child faces today. Is it then a wonder that a large number of our kids end up being pessimists right from a young age? Pessimism can have a devastating impact on the well-being of your kids and can shut down opportunities in their lives.
Year 2019 – What it meant for Education in Singapore!
The days of December are fast coming to an end and the countdown has begun for another brand new year. The year-ends are always enticing and tend to put us in a state of nostalgia. We reminisce, reflect and recollect all the significant events of the year that has gone by. This year was pretty eventful with regard to education in our country. There were a number of significant changes that were announced, many of which would radically alter the way things are going to be done in the years to come.
Striking the right ‘tuition balance’
A recent analysis of national data shows that Singaporeans spent around $1.4 billion on tuition for their kids during the last year. There is a debate around the topic of ‘tuitions’ and this debate has multiple facets to it. Ranging from costs to emotional reactions and efficiency, there are a number of things regarding tuition that appear to be controversial to many.
How to optimise my child’s learning?
A good bonding with your child that is constantly nurtured with quality parent-child time would make you better aware of your child’s strengths and weaknesses and the specific challenges that she faces at school. Identifying the challenges is the first step towards optimising learning and spending quality time with your child would help you in this process of identification.
Handling the PSLE results – stay calm and look forward
We live in a highly competitive world and at times all of us get carried away. As parents we may want to see our children finish at the top spot in everything that they do. When they do not achieve this or fare badly, it might disappoint and frustrate us. We might also be drawn into a more devastating vice – comparison.
