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As a parent, I always strive to instil in my children the value
Why Children Struggle with Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension is an essential skill necessary for school and life success. It’s also an essential skill for all students. It helps them to understand what they are reading and the lessons they
7 Habits To Instil A Positive Mindset In Your Child
Optimism, or having a positive outlook on life, challenges, and situations, is essential for success. It’s an innate attitude that looks at the glass as half-full rather than half-empty. An optimistic person does not leave a situation
Why Your Child’s Vocabulary Should Be Developed In Their Early Years
Vocabulary development is such an important part of your child’s early years. In fact, recent studies on early childhood development found that early vocabulary development and inhibitory control have been linked to academic success later on in life.
The Real Reason Why Your Child Struggles to Focus and Concentrate
It’s natural for young children to have a relatively short attention span. In fact, an average toddler’s attention span is only between 3 to 6 minutes! Children are easily distracted, aside from the fact that they are most
Children Born in Literacy-Challenged Communities Have Lower Life Expectancies
A 2015 study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) found that children born in literacy-challenged communities have shorter life expectancies than those born in wealthier households. Low income is directly associated with literacy. So, children born in literacy-challenged
Traumatic Grief in Children: How to help a child cope with the loss of a loved one
The death of a loved one can be a devastating experience for children. Children who experience traumatic grief often have a difficult time coping with everyday life after the death of a loved one. They may be unable to attend
Teaching Children Basic Literacy: the Responsibility of Parents or Preschool Educators?
As COVID restrictions loosen, more and more schools open their classrooms once again for the students. Schools in Britain welcome a new batch of children on their first day of school. Since the return of the regular school year, debates
Reading Milestones: Why reading to your chronological age matter
Did you know that a child’s brain develops most in the first five years of life? During this phase, the brain makes millions of new connections every second, this rate is never repeated again at any other point in
Five Effective Parenting Tips on How to Raise A Happy and Confident Child
More than raising successful children, the main parenting goal for most parents is to raise a mentally well and happy child. Sure, there are many proven ways, scientific ways even how to raise brilliant and successful children. But, do parents