Archives for the ‘Development’ Category

The five seconds discipline fix

By admin • Sep 7th, 2009 • Category: Behaviour, Development

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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How to build your child’s confidence

By admin • Sep 7th, 2009 • Category: Development

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 [...]



Teach Less Learn More

By admin • Mar 17th, 2009 • Category: Day Care & Education, Development, Young Children

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 [...]



How to Raise a Reader

By admin • Mar 17th, 2009 • Category: Development, Preschoolers, Toddlers, Young Children

“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 [...]



Activities to Bond

By admin • Mar 15th, 2009 • Category: Development, Lead Story

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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Skating for Kids

By admin • Jan 30th, 2009 • Category: Development, Preschoolers

Inline skating is a fun way to keep children fit and active, while allowing them to roam freely in the outdoors. They don’t have to fall to learn how to skate safely and leisurely. All they need to do is to take that first step into a pair of inline skates!



Teeing Off to a Great Start for Kids

By admin • Jan 30th, 2009 • Category: Development, Young Children

While the sight of a child on the golf course used to be a rarity, the sport has gained popularity with the younger set in the recent years. Introduce your children to the game and you will find that it offers personal time with them in a private setting, making it a special place for the family away from the hustle and bustle of the city.