Covid-19! Now, that’s a pandemic that has definitely outstayed its welcome. A good one and a half years spent in this new and unfamiliar situation, stuck in the country, working from home, putting us in very unfamiliar territory. Many articles and news are going on about how the ongoing Covid pandemic is creating havoc across…
Parents, is your phone usage affecting your child’s studies?
You might be aware of how a child’s smartphone usage might affect their studies and development. “But, how does my phone usage affect my child?” you might ask.
Life lessons to teach your children
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” – F. Douglas.
This quote, hits adults at the heart, but so painfully true isn’t it? It definitely gives every parent some food for thought. Often we see people trying to get rid of their faults and try to change themselves. No parents want their children to end up in that situation. As parents, you want your children to grow up to be successful, kind, and upstanding individuals who make you (and themselves) proud.
How to set routines?
“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” – Mike Murdock
That’s really true – isn’t it? It’s now Week 5 of Term 2, and we are in the middle of all the chaos. Whether it is preparing for mid-year examinations, or having weighted assessments, the key to excelling in them is to ensure that there is consistency.
Help, my child has friendship issues!
Yes, we all know that friends are a major part of everyone’s lives, our children included. They keep each other company, entertain and support one another. Since humans are social animals, we can’t avoid interactions with others and yes, good friendships do help us out a lot in life. But sometimes, friendship and issues caused by it can be distracting children from their studies.
Scaffolding? How does that help my child?
In the blink of an eye, we are entering week 4 of term 2! How time flies – soon it’ll be the start of the Mid-Year Examinations. Parents, if we are starting to fret about how well our child is learning, let’s practice a simple method to help enhance their learning – The scaffolding technique.
How happy is my child?
Happiness – such a simple word, but let’s ask ourselves, how many of us are truly happy? Parents, I’m sure that you agree that w e want our children to be happy. As parents, that is everyone’s ultimate goal. We shower them with love and gifts, send them to good schools. We provide them with everything we think is gonna give them a happy life. But, are our children truly happy?
How to pick a private school?
Finished your Secondary school education? Not keen on pursuing a junior college or polytechnic education? Thinking of enrolling in a private education institution? Well, there are plenty of choices, especially in an education hub like Singapore! There are about 1000 private schools in Singapore that offer you a wide variety of courses. There are courses at the certificate, diploma, bachelor, and postgraduate levels.
Celebrating Easter during Covid!
Singapore – a society where a plethora of cultures come together, yet a nation where the hearts of her people beat as one. The real beauty of our nation lies in the magnificent diversity that we exhibit. This has helped our nation to imbibe the values of tolerance and cooperation while also giving us more opportunities to celebrate in various cultural events.
Time to end the Toxicity
A few days ago, a disturbing video emerged from one of Singapore’s oldest and popular higher education institutions. The harrowing video of harassment that got circulated depicted a group of students from the institution urinating on the backs of two naked students. The video has been panned by all sections of Singaporean society and the concerned institution has announced stringent measures against the perpetrators of this act of bullying.
