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If only children would listen to us. When those tantrums come, it seems like nothing real works. Most parents start by making polite conversations and listening patiently. But when the going gets tough, the very resilient parent resorts to yelling. What is the secret behind parents who have taught their children the magic of discipline?
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A sense of self-confidence is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child. A child who grows up believing he can succeed, that it is alright to fail and then try again, will take up many more challenges than children who lack belief in themselves or children who don’t trust that the world [...]

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Spearheaded by Ministry of Education (MOE), schools are adopting the new ‘Teach Less Learn More’ (TLLM) method of classroom teaching. What do you understand by TLLM? How do some parents feel about this method of teaching?
 Objective of TLLM
 “This method is about teaching better, to engage our learners and prepare them for life, rather than teaching [...]

“Raise a Reader” —– a banner outside the National Library Board says. I passed by the banner many times, but the message did not sink in till I reflected on how important it was to inculcate the habit of reading in our children.
 Benefits of Reading
I tutored a class of Primary Four pupils last year. The [...]

Q At what age should parents start taking their children to the dentist?
 A Napoleon said that the education of a child starts twenty years before it is born. Parents should establish a routine of regular visits to a dentist before the child is born, then continue with their routine visits after, and bring their children [...]

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How common is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioural disorder in children. It is estimated to affect between 3-12% of school-aged children, with male preponderance.
What are the core symptoms of ADHD?
The core symptoms of ADHD are developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These problems are persistent and usually [...]

There are plenty of fun games you can play with your kids without spending a lot. You don’t even have to cast your net far - there are more than enough ideas and fun filled activities you can do even at home. DANIEL GOH lists out ten fuss-free activities to foster bonding.
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1 PLAY RHYMING GAMES [...]

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