“The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out” – Bill Gates Brain development in children happens from a very young age. By the time they are 3, about 90% of their brain is developed and by the time they turn 5, it is almost fully grown. The… Read more »
“The best way to make children good is to make them happy.” — Oscar Wilde Preschool can be a huge milestone for a toddler, leaving the comfort of the home and venturing out into the big world for the first time. For both parent and child, this might seem like a daunting prospect. You can… Read more »
By discovering nature, you discover yourself. Maxime Lagacé Kids learn by doing. This involves getting rid of the four walls and ceiling and providing them with generous amounts of playtime. In fact, children benefit from being outdoors, even when they aren’t, technically, ‘playing’. Taking learning outside is a decidedly effective way to get their creative… Read more »
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin The prospect of selecting the perfect pre-school for your child can seem quite unnerving. A pre-school is not just their first introduction to the outside world but also their first platform of learning. Parents are tasked… Read more »
Whether it’s wall-art from the little budding artists or left-over lunch from the food enthusiasts, homes tend to get messy – and cleaning this mess can be a backbreaking chore for any parent. Instead of doing it all alone, parents can, and ideally should involve their children in simple household chores like cleaning up. Moreover,… Read more »
‘Play is our brain’s favourite way of learning’ – Diane Ackerman Research has proved that more than 70% of a child’s learning takes place in the first five years of their life. A child’s brain is busy taking in all the information fed to it through various senses. Children try to find structure and meaning… Read more »
“The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out”. – Bill Gates The process of learning begins when the child is born. Even the tiniest observations will be imprinted on their receptive minds. If you are a parent who thinks their child is too small to begin an… Read more »
“Draw the art you want to see, start the business you want to run, play the music you want to hear, write the books you want to read, build the products you want to use – do the work you want to see done.” – Austin Kleon The word “Creativity” is too broad an idea to fit… Read more »
“The most beautiful things are not associated with money; they are memories and moments. If you don’t celebrate those, they can pass you by.” – Alek Wek Have you ever stopped to think about why we celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and holidays? It’s not just a festive thing to do, it’s a way to stop, cherish… Read more »
What better could we, or should we, teach our children? The future holds endless possibilities for our next generation, but the one thing that will matter the most to each one is ‘Kindness’- Anonymous WHY KINDNESS MATTERS Have you ever wondered why kindness is so important? Has there ever been a time where you thought,… Read more »
