When reading from different sources about the benefits of music on academic performance, one can quickly conclude that music has a positive effect on our health and academic performance. Both aspects of music- listening to music when studying and learning … Read more
Adopting a positive ‘back-to-school’ attitude
School has been a difficult time for children with all the changes that COVID brought. Thus, it is important to adopt a positive attitude for the upcoming scholastic year. Children need all the help and support that they can be … Read more
6 After-School Activities
Children require attention and need to be entertained. Although it might be tempting to turn on the television and leave the kids in front of the tv, which they might seem to love, this might not be ideal. Hence this … Read more
6 tips on how to help your child process challenging emotions
Most parents and caregivers do their best to protect children from moods or difficult emotions. This can only provide short-term relief and hence, it would be ideal if you sit with your child and visit those emotions. Take time to … Read more
5 Tips to Manage Your Children’s Screen Time
When children engage with digital technology for a long time, several factors need to be considered. The use of digital technologies isn’t harmful per se, rather, it is used for educational purposes. Furthermore, digital mastery is an important skill to … Read more
Why is My Child Being Violent?
Some parents might find themselves wondering why their child is showing aggressive and violent behaviour. Maybe the tantrums have become more frequent, and your child has started to hit you, or throw things in anger. It can be quite shocking … Read more
3 Ways to Prepare my Child for Starting School
Parents and children may look at the child’s first day of school as a very important milestone; often one that involves planning and preparation. It is also a day that can bring with it a variety of emotions; excitement, pride, … Read more
10 Effective Strategies to Get Homework Done
Are you a student struggling to get all your homework done on time? Check out these 10 strategies below!
1. Set clear expectations
This may look like a to-do list for older students or like a “first-then” deal or an … Read more
Raising Children: The Value of Conflict
Conflict is a part of life; we may try to avoid it but at some point, or another we will encounter conflicts in our daily life. In order to protect their children, parents may try to solve their kids’ problems … Read more
Are 21st century children growing up too quickly?
Children nowadays grow up in a world changing at an accelerating pace, forcing them to adapt more and more flexibly in different areas. Some children have constant access to a mobile phone from a young age, quickly learning how to … Read more