For Parents & Educators
Empowering Your Child to Speak Up About Abuse
It’s a sad truth we are seeing more reports about child abuse on the news in recent times, showing how vulnerable our youngest members of society are. Children are easier to hurt because they aren’t as strong or experienced as adults, and they trust grown-ups.
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A Parent’s Guide: Understanding IP, SAP, and SIS Schools
Understanding Singapore’s education system can sometimes be overwhelming due to its numerous programmes and options. However, having a range of options allows you to pick and choose the best learning journey for your child.
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Helping Your Daughter Through Menstrual Cramps and Cycles
Most girls start getting their period around age 12, but in general, it can happen anytime between the ages of 10 and 15. Menstruating is a natural part of growing up for young women.
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6 Tips for Choosing a Secondary School for Your Kids
As parents, trying to find the perfect secondary school for kids can be a bit of a head-scratcher. Your preferences matter, but ensure your child feels enthusiastic and supported.
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5 Exciting DIY Projects for Children to Create at Home
Engaging in DIY projects with your child is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your bond and encourage open communication enjoyably and creatively. Through various DIY projects, such as science experiments, artistic pursuits, or hands-on crafting projects, your child can acquire valuable knowledge and develop practical skills.
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March Holidays: 5 Epic Activities in Singapore!
Looking to infuse some excitement into your holiday during the school break? Look no further! There are a plethora of activities these March holidays which are perfect for families, ensuring your kids return to school with refreshed minds and unforgettable memories.
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How to Excel in School: All About Curio Classes
Curio Classes are more than just tuition sessions. They involve more than exam preparation and more than a two hour session a week. Curio classes are special – and memorable – because of the way our teachers connect with our students, the stories they exchange and the wisdom they share.
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5 Simple Tips: Helping Your Child Ace General Paper
General Paper, known as GP, can be one of the toughest exams for students to face at the A Levels. It requires not just knowing about current events and global issues, but also thinking critically about them. Whether they want to improve their argumentative skills or become better at analysis, there are proven methods to boost their GP grades.
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Improving Grades: 6 Strategies for Bouncing Back
Navigating academic challenges is an essential part of a child’s educational journey. Receiving less-than-desirable scores can frequently serve as a watershed moment for growth and introspection. Children will undoubtedly suffer obstacles in their pursuit of academic achievement.
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8 Effective Ways to Study Maths for Your Kids
Mathematics can be one of the hardest subjects for many students. It requires not only logical thinking but also a deep understanding of fundamental principles. The sheer complexity of some mathematical problems can drain both the energy and mental capacity of students, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.
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The Impact of Divorce on Kids and How to Help Them Through It
Going through a divorce is a challenging phase for families, not only for the parents to figure out new ways to communicate but also for learning different approaches to parenting. The effects of divorce on children are quite diverse and can vary from one child to another.
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Fun Activities for Chinese New Year in Singapore 2024
Attention parents in Singapore, get ready to ring in the Year of the Dragon with a blast of fun activities tailored just for you and your family! As the vibrant streets of Singapore come alive with the spirit of Chinese New Year in 2024, there’s no shortage of excitement awaiting you.
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Parenting Children with Autism
Navigating the journey of parenting a child with autism can be both rewarding and challenging. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complicated set of problems that influence a child’s development, including their ability to speak, connect socially, and navigate their surroundings.
What Parents Need to Know About Secondary School Curriculum
Secondary 1 students will see a major transformation to their academic landscape starting in 2024. Full Subject-Based Banding (Full SBB) is replacing the traditional Normal (Technical), Normal (Academic), and Express streams. Students will be classified into Posting Groups 1, 2, or 3 based on their academic progress.
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A Parent’s Guide: Raising Kids During a Pandemic
The journey of parenthood has always been a dynamic one, but the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic have added a unique layer of complexity to the task of raising children. Parents now find themselves not only navigating the intricacies of academics but also ensuring their children’s health.
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How to Minimise Distractions for Kids During Study Time
Social media, television, and online games are some of the most popular distractions for kids – and adults too! – these days. How can you help your children to stay focused during study sessions? The irresistible allure of these digital distractions can easily divert young minds from the less appealing realm of study.
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How to Get Kids Back into School Mode After the Holidays
After a nice lull full of relaxed mornings and fun-filled afternoons, returning to school may prove difficult for some kids. Older kids are usually dealing with a variety of emotions, whilst the younger ones may find the physical aspect more challenging. While teachers do help, It is ultimately up to the parents to help their kids navigate this transition well.
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The Parenting Diary: 8 Habits to Start in 2024 to become Unstoppable!
It’s the start of 2024, the start of another working year and also the start of yet another school year. Between juggling new projects at work and your child’s priorities, it will be easy to lose a sense of yourself and your personal goals. Time may be tight, but good habits that are woven into your daily routine will set you up to be both a star parent and a well adjusted individual.
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6 Tips for Your Kids to Have a Healthy School Year
As COVID-19 continues to spread in Singapore, it’s important to make sure our kids stay healthy. To tackle the problems caused by the pandemic as well as other viral diseases, we’ve got to take action. It’s important to look at key strategies that can help kids stay healthy as they start a new school year in the middle of an ongoing health crisis.
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Preparing for PSLE Throughout the School Year
Is it PSLE year already? Where has the time gone, you wonder as your child leaves the house in their primary school uniform for their final year. As we approach the PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) year, you might want to begin strategic planning for this critical academic challenge.
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All about Co-Curricular Activities: How to Choose the Right CCA for Your Kids
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) go beyond mere extracurricular pursuits; they are essential elements in moulding individuals into well-rounded and socially adept beings. This page seeks to serve as an informative guide for parents navigating the realm of CCAs for their kids entering Secondary School.
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Experience the Magic of Christmas Wonderland in 2023
Prepare to have the best Christmas ever at Gardens by the Bay! Christmas Wonderland, sponsored by Trip.com, will return from December 1 to January 1, 2024. Picture this: a massive fairground, carnival rides, a Christmas Train, a plethora of lights, and even ‘snowfall’!
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The New PSLE Sorting Hat: Posting Groups vs Academic Streams
Are you a parent or student in Singapore confused about the changes in the education system? The Ministry of Education (MOE) has implemented a new classification system for Primary 6 students. How will the new posting system shape your secondary school experience?
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How to Select a Secondary School: Sec 1 Posting
Going to Secondary 1 is an important milestone in a student’s life. Choosing an appropriate Secondary School truly makes a difference. It determines the course of the next four to five years of their lives. The Posting Process may seem complex, but not to worry, we have broken it down for you step by step.
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The Cost of Tuition in Singapore: 2024 Edition
Tuition classes have a substantial role in Singapore’s educational scene. Singapore’s school system is highly competitive, and parents want their children to succeed academically, therefore tuition has become an important component of many students’ academic journey.
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Connecting with Your Kids: After-School Chats
After-school conversations between parents and children play a pivotal role in a child’s overall development and well-being. These interactions are more than just a part of the routine; they are the foundation of effective parenting.
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Smart Food Choices for Kids’ During Exams
During exams, what students eat can impact how well they do, how focused they are, and how they feel overall. From the moment they wake up until they go to bed, every meal or snack is an opportunity to improve cognitive abilities and maintain proper energy levels.
Why Pets Make Perfect Playmates for Kids
Bringing a furry friend into your household is more than just having a lovely sidekick at home. It’s a wonderful journey with lots of fun for your kids. Pets have benefits that extend far beyond cuddling and wagging tails.
8 Self-Care Tips for Parents During Exams
It’s that time of the year again, with PSLE, ‘O’ and ‘N’ levels and EOYs around the corner. Kids may be stressed, but parents in Singapore often find themselves stressed about their children’s exams too, and needless to say, this stress can negatively impact both parental health and the well-being of children.
How to Handle Your Child’s Bad Reports
Receiving bad reports from your child’s school about their grades can be disappointing and cause concern for any parent. However, maintaining a proactive mindset and actively seeking practical solutions is important to support your child’s academic progress.
The 12 Best Inspiring Parent Bloggers to Follow
Parenting can be a rollercoaster ride, full of highs and lows, confusion, and at the end of the day, pure joy. In this age of technology, seeking advice and encouragement from other parents can be a lifesaver. Singapore has fantastic parent bloggers who generously share their stories, tips, and ideas online.
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How to Pick the Best Education in the World
Education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of nations and equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for success. You may be wondering if your child is getting the best education there is, or if you need to make a leap of faith to live somewhere else.
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PSLE: 7 Game-Changing Techniques for Parents
As the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) approaches, parents across Singapore are gearing up for the crossroads in their child’s academic path. The PSLE is significant not just because it marks an important milestone, but also because it plays a significant part in defining a student’s educational future.
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5 Exciting Sports for Kids and Teens in Singapore
Singapore is full of exciting sports and activities for kids and teenagers to try out. Child or teenhood should not be just about studying, should it? There is plenty of excitement and enjoyment to be found outside of the classroom.
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How to Manage Toddler Meltdowns: A Guide for Parents
Parents report varying experiences with their kids’ tantrums. Many of them recount how these escalate mostly during mealtimes, while others deal with consistent meltdowns occurring all day from sock wearing in the morning to bedtime. A brief cry of frustration can quickly turn into intense, roll-on-the-floor-screaming freakouts.
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Singapore’s Top 5 Tuition Centres Leading the Way in 2023
Parents in Singapore are constantly looking for proven strategies, excellent tutors and structured learning material to propel their children towards academic success. In Singapore’s fast-paced and intensely competitive educational environment, many reputable tuition centres offer to aid students in their learning journeys.
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How to Help Bullying Kids Deal with Frustration
Imagine this scenario: Your child’s teacher gives you a call and tells you that your child has been bullying others. Or maybe other parents have approached you, complaining about your child’s behaviour. It can be difficult to accept, but there are moments when you must take a step back and admit that your child may be struggling with some problems.
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Big Fun: Five Awesome Activities for Kids in SG
Singapore has a great reputation for being an awesome place for families. Kids sure can have a fantastic time here, and there are so many cool things for them to do. In this busy city where different cultures unite, parents can relax knowing that their little ones will have an amazing time with lots of exciting adventures.
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No More Boredom! Thanks to Subject Based Banding
The streaming system in Singapore started in 1980. In more recent times, it has been criticised for limiting opportunities and labelling students based on their academic performance.
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Best Restaurants with Play Areas in Singapore
Dining out with children can be challenging, especially when they become restless and fidgety at the table. Fortunately, there are several restaurants in Singapore that offer a treat to keep little ones entertained: playgrounds!
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5 Proven Strategies to Teach Kids Money Skills
Are you looking for ways to teach your children financial literacy? Saving money is an important part of preparing children for their future. They will become financially independent adults if they learn how to save and manage money.
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5 Educational Courses for Kids in the Holidays
One of the best ways for your kids to explore new horizons and perspectives is to travel. If you are staying put in Singapore however, there are plenty of ways to get your kids off their screens and onto their feet, learning something useful for their future.
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Harnessing the Power of Technology in Teaching
Some students today have yet to see a traditional chalkboard as these have been replaced with digital whiteboards, and classrooms have a surplus of iPads, laptops and projectors. Technology has altered life as we know it in myriad ways, and the classroom looks very different from 100—or even 20—years ago.
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My Teenager Hates Me
It may seem that way but they really don’t. Adolescents and teenagers develop a perfectly natural inclination to pull away from parental authority and construct their own sense of self and identity.
Should Your Child have Private or Group Tuition?
Some parents insist on private one to one tutoring being the best for their child, while others sing praises of tuition centres or private group settings. The truth is, there is no one size fits all and it all depends on your child’s unique learning needs.
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How Online Learning is Reshaping Education
Nowadays, students have a lot of options when it comes to their education. They can choose to attend a traditional school or they can study online. While there are many benefits of attending a physical school, online education has become a more popular and viable option in recent years.
How to Adjust to Life in Secondary 1
PSLE, the Everest of every primary school student’s life has been defeated, and you and your child are relieved beyond measure. Then secondary school life begins and it does not seem at all like what anyone expected. Double the subjects and triple the work needed to stay on track?
The Importance of Talking to Your Kids About Social Media
As parents, we want our kids to be smart. We want them to make good decisions, get good grades in school, and stay out of trouble. But sometimes it can be challenging to know how to support our kids to succeed.
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An Easy Guide to Understanding Gen Z Slang
Every generation of children has their own way of speaking, particularly when it comes to slang. With the rise of social media and internet slang, it can be difficult for parents to keep up with all the new words their kids use.
IP, IB or ‘O’ Levels. Which is the Best Path?
Today, Singapore is known for its world-class education system. During the 1950s and 60s however, Singapore banked on a ‘survival-driven’ education system in order to generate a skilled workforce for the nation’s industrialisation push.
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How to Handle DSA Interviews
Has your DSA Interview been scheduled? Or are you still figuring out whether DSA is something your child should consider? Read on to understand more about the DSA process and for interview tips!
Is It Safe for Teenagers to Consume Caffeine?
Many teenagers consume coffee to get through the rigour of school, extra-curricular activities, tuition and revision, but they may want to reconsider. Coffee can be hazardous to a teenager’s health and development, especially when over consumed.
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Navigating Kids to a Secure Online: Tips and Suggestions
It can be intimidating to navigate the internet, particularly for young people who may not have much online experience. By following some simple rules and guidelines, you can ensure that these experiences remain positive for young people.
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How to Get Your Kids Excited About the New School Year
The start of the school year brings mixed emotions for children and parents alike. For kids, it means saying goodbye to holidays spent playing with friends and embracing the structure that comes with returning to class.
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How to Discuss LGBTQ Issues With Your Child
Young people often learn about gender identity and LGBTQAI+ issues through friends, at school, or the media before ever discussing it with their parents. Many of the terms may be confusing to understand and easy to misinterpret.
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Powerful Talk: Parenting and Sex Education
Discussing the topic of sex with kids can often be difficult and awkward. It is important to discuss it however, as it teaches kids about their bodies, about making safe and healthy decisions, and fosters an open dialogue between parent and child.