Why do I have to go to kindergarten? This is a common complaint from children when you wake them up in the morning for school. Sometimes, even parents themselves might...
According to a study by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Singapore has the third highest rate of bullying, and the victims are only getting younger. Kindergartens in...
Technology has become an inevitable part of daily life. An Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) survey in 2014 showed that most Singaporean households have Internet access and are increasingly using...
The last few weeks leading up to a new school year can often be challenging for the family. For our younger children, they might come to us in tears protesting...
Going to childcare is a big step in both your child’s life and in yours. For a kid, entering childcare means adjusting to a new environment, unfamiliar teachers and kids,...
Parenting5 Meaningful Ways to Enjoy the Holidays with Kids Without Breaking Your Budget
November 6, 2017
Mums and Dads, brace yourselves, because the school holidays are just around the corner! The year-end break is highly anticipated by all kids as a time to relax after all...
Parenting4 Effective Ways to Praise and Encourage Your Child Without Going Overboard
October 30, 2017
The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice. This quote by parenting author Peggy O’Mara has been making its rounds on social media and strikes a chord...
ParentingHow to Raise Confident Kids with a Healthy Self-Esteem
October 30, 2017
Many parents worry when their children lack the motivation to learn. They also wonder how to encourage their child to build deeper relationships and develop better interpersonal skills. There are...
Parenting4 Simple Ways to Teach Gratitude and Generosity
September 12, 2017
In a developed and affluent society where we enjoy a relatively high standard of living, it is easy to take these comforts for granted. For parents, our challenge is not...
Parenting4 Ways to Motivate a Child Who is Facing Exam Stresses
September 11, 2017
Practical tips on how we can help our children craft an effective revision schedule, how to set goals, achieve better time management and hone exam-taking techniques are a dime a...