ParentingHow Sand Play Benefits Your Preschooler’s Development
October 23, 2019
Children are always very intrigued by sand. They enjoy digging into sand, sifting it, making a hole in the sand and seeing how deep it can go, building things with...
Parenting4 Signs that Indicate Your Child is Unhappy in School
October 21, 2019
Life is full of ups and downs – and this is particularly true for young children who lack the tools to cope with big emotions. Preschoolers are often not able...
ParentingEcholalia: Is it normal for children to repeat words and sentences that they hear?
October 16, 2019
Although Echolalia may sound like a serious condition, it merely refers to the meaningless echoing of another person’s speech. It is probably more common than you think as most young...
Responsibility is a big word to little children. However, that does not mean that they are unable to understand what it means. In the words of Uncle Ben, Spider Man’s...
Parenting“My child just transferred to a new school and is not doing well. How can I help?”
October 7, 2019
Parents often transfer their children from one school to another for various reasons. However, it can be a struggle for little ones who have gotten used to a certain school,...
Parenting5 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher During the Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC)
September 30, 2019
Most preschools in Singapore hold Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) up to two times a year. This kind of meeting provides opportunities for parents to connect with their child’s teachers and find...
Parenting10 Different Types of Play and How They Help Kids Learn
September 27, 2019
Children are natural learners – from the moment that they are born, they absorb information and pick up patterns, ideas and concepts to figure out their environments and how they...
Every child has a right to feel safe and secure in preschool. It is therefore distressing for both children and parents when bullying happens. A study in 2015 listed Singapore...
Parenting“My child seems to dislike her teacher at the childcare centre. What should I do?”
September 9, 2019
When we have taken pains to select the best possible preschool for our kids, it can sometimes come as a surprise to realise that despite the adults’ best efforts, our...
Parenting5 Ways to Help Your Soft-Spoken Child to Speak Up
August 28, 2019
Having the confidence to speak up in public does not come naturally to every child. While some children find it easy to express themselves, some who are more soft-spoken will...