Ask any parent about their little one’s development and they will often talk about language skills, gross motor skills, and physical development. But a child’s ability to interact with their peers, other children and adults around them plays a pivotal role in children’s development. Social interaction plays a crucial role in a child’s learning and […]
6 Powerful Ways to Effectively Communicate with Your Children
Parenting is all about having open-ended conversations with kids. A positive 2-way communication plays a crucial role in your child’s upbringing, building their confidence, improving their communication skills, developing social-emotional skills and boosting their self-esteem. As a parent, you continually model your kid on how to act and behave. But it is worth remembering that […]
5 At-Home Learning Activities the Parents of Young Children Need To Know
Are you a parent of young children? If yes, then this blog is tailored to help you know how you can teach them in a fun and exciting way! Parents have a paramount role in their child’s education. As a parent, you can make learning fun for them by interpolating textbook knowledge with some interesting […]
Five Questions to Ask While Choosing a Preschool
Preschool is the first step for your child’s academic journey that serves as the foundation for all future learning. Choosing the right preschool for your kid is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Preschool provides kids with an environment to learn, explore, build self-confidence, and gain a sense of making decisions […]
The Truth About Why Children Lie
“No, I didn’t do it. I don’t know who did it. It wasn’t me.” are some of the most common responses you get on asking a child if they did something that they weren’t supposed to do. There’s little you can do when you’re not sure of the truth. But in case you manage to […]
The Art of Saying No to Your Child
As a parent, it is sometimes natural to give in to your child’s demands. However, it’s equally important to remind your children that all their wishes cannot be fulfilled. They need to work harder to get what they want. But that’s not to say that you turn into a heavy-handed strict parent overnight. You need […]
The Importance of Pretend Play
Most of the time, when we think of “playtime” for children, a session of playing on the swings or running in the garden comes to mind. While this form of letting off steam is important, there are other play methods that come with the added advantage of facilitating learning. One such method is pretend play. […]
How to keep your little ones’ curiosity alive?
What is it that gets children to develop love for learning? It’s curiosity. Practicing mental math, becoming early readers, exploring art – all these contribute towards developing a sharp mind. But beyond these basic skills, keeping their curiosity is what is most beneficial for children of all ages. Think about it. All geniuses, including Albert […]
Why Does Art Matter for Young Children?
What comes to your mind when you see art drawn by children? Splashes of different coloured paints, collages covered in glitter and glue, coloured papers cut into different sizes, and colourful drawings, many of which appear to be quite random. Do they always make sense? The truth is that they don’t have to. In early […]
The Freedom to Choose Creates Competent Kids
When faced with hardships, competence is the characteristic that’ll help your child get up, brush off the dust, and declare ‘Yes, I can!’ But, this strong sense of belief in one’s ability to do anything doesn’t come overnight – it has to be nurtured and instilled during the child’s foundation years. While kids love contributing […]