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Month: July 2022
Early Years Development: Crucial First Five Years of Life
95% of the child’s brain develops by the time they turn five years old. Because of this, the first five years of life are considered to be the most crucial phase in any person’s life because this is
COVID and Reading: More Children Read for Pleasure During Lockdown
The recent COVID pandemic took the world by surprise. Everyone suddenly had to live with the “new normal” where almost everything is done virtually. Because of the fear of the virus, everyone was forced to stay indoors and limit contact
Books as Tools for Childhood Character Development
The child’s character is one crucial area for development that every parent needs to understand. A person’s character is directly related to their attitudes and behaviours, and thus, greatly affects a person’s outcome in life. Character development
5 Reasons Your 5-Year-Old Won’t Pick Up A Book
For some kids, picking up a book may feel so natural. However, it may not be the case for every child. Some parents will have to beg their children to read, or even just to pick up and open a
Parents Speak Up: What Made Me Turn To Books
Different parents have different reasons why they encourage their children to read. We all know that books benefit children and even adults intellectually. Interestingly, some parents also have their unique reasons why they encourage and support their children to read
Toughest Toddler Years: The Importance of Emotional Competence
Terrible twos are not called “terrible” for nothing. The term was coined from the idea that toddlers, usually at 2 to 3 years old, have an outburst of emotions at this stage that would usually cause frequent temper tantrums in
Reading Tips for Children with Special Needs
Children with special needs like dyslexia, ADHD, and autism may take a lot longer to learn how to read. These children have their own special ways of learning everything about life and the world around them- and that includes reading
What Should Pre-schoolers Know Before Starting School?
A study in 2021 shows that only 50% of the children are school-ready by the time they start school. School readiness greatly affects how the children cope with the lessons in school. The study also shows that limited school
Amazing Gift Ideas for 3-Year-Olds
Picking gifts for the terrific threes are a lot more exciting because, at this age, they are able to speak what they are thinking, and express their appreciation for the gifts that they receive. Three-year-old children are also
Five Early Childhood Habits of Successful People
Science-Based Approach to Responsible Parenting
It’s the dream of every parent to raise successful and responsible adults with promising careers and futures. The child’s development in their first years of life greatly affects the outcome of their
