All parents have aspirations and dreams about their children. Often this leads to parents trying to mould their children according to their wishes. But, sometimes, it can be a dangerous and damaging experience for the children. Parents might think that they are doing a favour for their children, but they are actually causing serious stress to their children.
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Youth Day 2021- Let’s celebrate our children’s youth!
National Youth Day in Singapore is on the first Sunday of July every year, and the following Monday is a holiday for schools. It coincides with the beginning of the second academic semester of the year and this year’s Youth Day falls on the 4th of July!
Should my child be vaccinated?
With the global pandemic situation still not under control, nations across the world are requesting their people to get vaccinated. They are manufacturing and procuring vaccines from other nations so that their people get their shot of vaccine.
How can I boost my child’s immunity during the pandemic?
Even one year after its start, the pandemic continues to infect more and more people all over the world. According to the latest reports, children are getting infected in large numbers. Parents are worried out of limits in this tense situation, and the Ministry of Health has called for parents to start registering their children, ages 12 to 18 years of age, for the Covid-19 vaccination.
How to help my kids cope during Covid-19?
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…
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.
Teaching kids self-reliance in an age of competition
Yes, we have all heard these words at some point in time. But do you happen to notice that they are becoming increasingly true today? We live in an age powered by technology and convenience. But take a look at the workplace, the sphere of academics, and any other field of relevance.
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…
