Children learn to talk as they participate in the usual, everyday communication that they experience during their initial years. The extent of their learning depends on their exposure to language knowledge and skills. In order to comprehend and communicate effectively, development of strong verbal skills is vital, right from the birth of children. Research has […]
Identity is something that many people, especially children born to multicultural families wrestle with. Children from mixed roots often find it difficult to find a true sense of belonging and at times may bond less with the parent whose culture they are least part of. In today’s world where mixed marriages are more acceptable, there […]
Charlemagne once said that “To have another language is to possess a second soul”. Language, to be precise, is a reflection of an individual’s culture and identity. Mastering multiple languages is a gateway to having better knowledge about different cultures, people, traditions and beliefs. It makes an individual more intensely aware about their environment. In […]
A common question that crosses every parent’s mind is how to keep children focused on one subject for a longer duration of time. Research shows that children (5-6 years of age) today have a decreased attention span of only 10-15 minutes. Younger children have an even lower attention span. In order to keep attention on […]
The way we talk, the language we speak, the environment in which we grow up reflects who we are and where we belong. Our culture, traditions, perceptions and beliefs define our identity and give us a reason to feel united. Mother tongue too helps us portray the best version of ourselves by helping to articulate […]
India has come a long way from children droning in unison : “two twos -aa fore” to actually understanding that twos of anything, multiplied twice, results in four of that anything. Getting a standardized assessment of growth and learning in a child who recently started grasping the whys and hows of the world, has been […]
What is the most important attribute that you would like to develop in your child? Like majority of parents, you would definitely want your child to be intelligent. That is the reason parents spend days choosing the right schools for their kids. However, you can start this process right at home. As a parent, you […]
Most of us are hugely dependent on technology as it plays a vital role in our daily lives. Technology has made a sizable impact in every corner of our lives and has become an inherent part of our daily routine. Parents have inculcated interactive mobile apps in their day-to-day activities to stay updated and to […]
To ensure better sleep and crucial brain development in children, a soothing bedtime story is necessary. It helps a child to wind down after a long day. Bedtime stories are great bonding opportunities for parents, especially if they are working parents. No child is too young to have a bedtime story, not even your newborn! […]
Education experts agree that parents should start building their kid’s character from a preschool age. At this age, kids can be easily moulded and guided to learn about the difference between right and wrong and how to lead a morally stable life. Thus, teaching positive values such as love, courage, honesty, integrity, self-discipline, responsibility, justice, […]
