Having basic financial literacy for kids is crucial as it helps them navigate through life as an adult. Not only will they be able to plan ahead for the future, they will also be aware of the importance of keeping their spending within limits and make wise spending decisions. While it will be years before our children...
Author and family therapist Virginia Satir once said, “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth”. Indeed, the importance and benefits of hugging are boundless as it does wonders to a child’s cognitive and emotional development, and you as...
It’s no secret that we live in an achievement-centric society, where it feels like there are insane expectations on us and our children just to keep up. In the frenzy of trying to give our children holistic childhoods and seek the best from them, we can end up imposing unrealistic expectations. How can we then...
Introducing a new breakthrough learning approach in Singapore with MindChamps Academy! Now you can give your child the gift of learning that engages and inspires the life-long learner in your child. Attend the launch of MindChamps Academy to learn: How to master and actively understand every subject at school The ‘mindset’ to conquer every subject at...
Research shows that tuition does not lead to better marks at school*, and that how a child learns makes or breaks his/her success in school. If you are concerned about the fact that your child is still not doing well at school despite attending tuition classes, you might need to make immediate changes in...
Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from the founder of MindChamps, Mr. David Chiem on preparing your child for the future! Talk: “Is Your Child Ready for 2036?” Date: 3 June 2017, Sat Time: 10am to 1pm Talk is complimentary! Admission for parents only. Reserve your seats now at www.mindchamps.org/curriculum-talk
When it comes to raising children, one of the most challenging areas involves learning how to talk to our children in a way that they will listen. Although it can be frustrating to repeat your words and instructions to your children numerous times, know that they are trying their best to take in the various...
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the sense of power and dominance is a basic emotional need that we all seek to fulfill. The need to satisfy this craving for power begins as early as the age of two, as this is when children begin to see themselves as separate individuals from their parents. This...
Don’t we all want to know all about our children’s day at school – like if they made new friends, or if the math teacher was talking too fast? Yet, when you pose the question “So, how was school today?” to your child, chances are the answer you get would go along the lines of...
As parents, we do our best to prepare our children to deal with the ups and downs in life as they work towards their dreams and goals. At the end of the day, we want them to grow up happy, well-adjusted and ready to take on the challenges that come their way. While there are...
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