Stress is faced not only by adults, but also by teenagers and even children. Singapore students experience a higher level of anxiety as compared to those from 77 other countries, with 86% of Singapore students being worried about poor grades in school, compared to an average of 66% of students from other countries. It is...
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be a tricky period for kids and parents alike. Occurring between the ages of 11 and 15, it is a developmental stage marked by rapid physical changes, a spike in independence and changes in the child’s identity. Here are some of the issues that you and your child...
The digital world has ushered in new opportunities for networking and socialising. Our kids are hopping onto the social media bandwagon and now use online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram to connect and interact with friends. But the online world has also brought with it new dangers and pitfalls. Without seeing the...
Children will be exposed to swear words at one time or another, be it in school, at home, or while travelling on public transport. Young kids will often repeat something they’ve heard, out of curiosity, while older kids may start to use colourful language at home to test their parents’ reactions or push their buttons....
Do you pick your child up from a preschool near Sengkang? We’ve put together 5 fun activities that you can do with your kids after preschool. Sengkang Town is one of Singapore’s relatively newer residential areas, having only developed a couple of decades ago. It is home to many newly married couples and young families....
In sporting events like the World Cup, teams will battle it out to win the much-coveted medal or trophy. Medals and trophies serve as a form of recognition for their remarkable sporting achievements. However, have we ever considered that fathers should be honoured with their own medals too? Most of them will never be a...
As with every special occasion, MindChamps PreSchool @ Concorde (Orchard) took the opportunity to host a heartwarming bonding session between the preschool Champs and their parents. This time, our Champion Dads took the spotlight as we celebrated Father’s Day 2018. SOS: Heroes needed at this preschool in Orchard Road! Along with the theme “Superheroes to...
Singapore may be small, but it is not short of places for children to have fun. Here are some places that you could explore with your child after they get off from childcare around the Redhill area. Delta Sports Complex is a stone’s throw away from Redhill Childcares Toddlers often have boundless energy to spare,...
When we have our first child, we tend to approach motherhood with high expectations—as only a newly-minted parent would. That was my experience too. Armed with a ‘must-do’ list that was a mile long, I enthusiastically launched into parenting, only to find myself burning out and exasperating my loved ones. Now, nine years and two...
Time, or lack of time, is definitely one common challenge that families face these days. With an increase in demands at school for the children and ever-increasing commitments at work for parents, families are finding it tough to spend quality and quantity time with each other. However, research has shown that spending time with family...
