PSLE has come and gone, and now we are left with a few weeks before the end-of-year examinations. With some of these exams being cancelled for various levels, it can be said that we deserve a break. But! For many of our primary school students, there may be weighted assessments held to help gauge where academic standards lie. In this blog, we are going to share a few study tips for students who may need some guidance.
Help, my child may have ADHD!
A common behavioural disorder that many parents struggle with these days. What is ADHD? It is Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder. Taking care of children with ADHD can be physically and mentally taxing. Usual methods and techniques of child-rearing won’t be much effective in such cases. Even though ADHD is not fully curable, you can manage its symptoms. Having ADHD does not mean your child is not intelligent.
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?
Why is it easy for children to learn languages?
Languages are more than just a mode of communication. It is an art of expressing emotions. It is a combination of words which when coupled with a person’s body language can help deliver the intended message to the listener. The vast number of languages spoken across the world represents different cultures, and learning a new language is like gaining access to a whole new world.
PSLE is in 3 days – 8 tips to help your children perform well on their exams
3 days to go! The PSLE is almost here!
How can I support my child during exam time?
7 days, just 1 week away from the first written PSLE paper. Primary 6 students, how do you feel? Are you feeling stressed about the upcoming exams?
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.
