After a long spell of holidays, it can be difficult for children to acclimatize to the school routine again. A sudden change in the morning routine can cause quite a few problems but we can avoid them with ease if we prepare our kids a few days before school starts.In this article, let’s discuss a few ways in which we can do that: Talk to him about school A few days before school starts, ask your child how he feels
May is Food Allergy Awareness month, and we would like to take this opportunity to educate everyone about raising kids with food allergies. Having a kid with allergies of any kind is scary to say the least. Food allergies are comparatively scarier because we can’t always be on the lookout and know what our kids are eating. It is quite overwhelming and challenging, and parents really could do with the misperceptions that people have. We live in a social society
On a day to day basis, we all are consistently on the go. There is office, school, after-school programmes, social obligations and other activities. This leaves all of us with minimal time to sit together and have a conversation. Vacations pull the family together making us realise that quality time is vital. What do you imagine your holiday to be? Do you see your family lying on the beach or enjoying in a resort pool, hiking mountains or exploring a
The summer is here, and so are the long lazy days. How about inspiring your child to spend a summer full of reading? Learning the art of reading is a sequential process. Children first learn to decode original sounds, then commence comprehending words, and gradually imbibe entire passages of text. Reading develops the mind and enhances language skills. It also augments imagination and creativity in kids. Here are some recommendations for children of all age groups. They will help develop
Having collaborated with Common Ground Collaborative, we had the honor of inviting co-founder Kevin Bartlett to our school a few days ago. Kevin has held leadership positions in many countries including the UK, Belgium, Tanzania, Austria, and Namibia. He has co-designed accreditation systems for The New England Association of Schools, The Council of International Schools, and The European Council of International Schools. Parents, kids, and teachers interacted with him, and it was a splendidly informative experience. We have compiled a
Having two or more kids is a beautiful feeling. Each kid has his/her personality, and it is marvelous to see them grow up together and as individuals. However, sibling rivalry is something that most of us can’t seem to deal with. One kid always feels left out even if we try our best to balance everything. There’s competition, anger, and jealousy between them and things sometimes go out of hand. The good news is that there’s a way to be
The years 1997 to 2007 were magical years for book lovers. Those of us who grew up reading the Harry Potter books will agree. 11 years later, the books still have their charm and are being passed on to younger generations. Does your child have the set? If the answer is no, we’ll give you 5 reasons why you should buy them right now. Reason 1: It teaches about friendship Through all the books we see friendship play a pivotal
The famous scholar Plato asserted the importance of role-play in children’s education. This fact denotes that the concept of game-based learning is not new. Over the years, several child psychologists have highlighted the connection between game-based learning; and the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development in children. Today, game-based learning is a highly practiced methodology of classroom teaching. It infuses motivation in the classroom environment, forces analysis, and helps in decision-making. When children play, they discover, create, improvise, and imbibe
It could be playing alone on the swings or being involved in a team sport; playing outdoors is awesome fun, indeed! But that’s not the only benefit, is it? Outdoor activities bestow upon us numerous mental and physical benefits. Let’s take a look at a few here: 1. Stimulates the Senses The outdoors provide a valuable learning experience for your tiny tot! When surrounded by nature, children experience a direct connection with the free-flowing environment. This experience stimulates the senses
We experience various seasons in our country: rainy, summer, and winter. However, sometimes, the demarcation is not really clear. It may rain in April and it may suddenly feel hot in December. Weather changes like these happen for various different reasons and they can all take a toll on all of us, especially our kids. December is around the time when they have exams as well and the pressure makes it worse. Thankfully, there are ways to protect ourselves and
