I understand how parents could feel a bit overwhelmed (to say the least!) about what activities to do for, or with their children, for long periods at a time, specially during holidays! On the other hand, I can tell you […]
Hiring a tutor can cost anywhere between $25 to $50+ per session depending on a couple of factors such as tutoring experience, school achievements, formal qualifications in teaching and so on. Hiring a music teachers can be a lot more […]
As a parent, your goal for enrolling your kid in school is to ensure that they come out with the best result. However, it can be worrisome when you realise that your child is having problems in a specific subject […]
When a parent goes to their child’s school, they usually approach the teachers or the principal for one of four reasons. So when the teacher or principal asks the very first question, after a parent has expressed their issue, the […]
Choosing a school for any child is a huge decision and comes with enormous responsibility on behalf of the parents. Let me suggest, first and foremost, it is the parents’ decision, not the child’s decision as to which school they […]
As a second half of the year arises teachers continue evaluating children’s progress and it is not uncommon that during parent teacher interviews for child’s readiness to take on the next year’s curriculum may arise. Invariably this leads to the […]
At this time of year it is quite common for first time parents, and even parents with children starting school, to ask the question is my child ready for school. So it begs the question – how does a family, […]
When a parent comes and expresses some concerns to a teacher, the teacher can easily get defensive. If we are in a position to build a culture of trust and collaboration between parents and teachers, then I believe there are […]
In a “tap and go” world where anything can be purchased simply with a tap or swipe of a card, it’s fair enough that people are worrying about the future generation and their relationship with money. Will it get to […]
When a child comes home from school and expresses their concern for something that has happened during the day, the parent has a few responses from which they may choose in dealing with their child’s concern. If the parent believes […]
