When I was a kinder kid, Dad used to read me many stories repeatedly, so many times that eventually, I could look at the pictures and retell the exact words, even though I didn’t know how to read. And he watched me with so much joy. Dad taught me to love listening to and telling […]
One of the best moments of being an educator is watching a student who’s always been behind come in beaming, telling you they passed their test with a higher grade than they ever expected. But one time, a student came to me with a good result and asked, “Are you proud of me?” That question
Parenting a teenager is one of the hardest things a parent faces. The changing moods, the fluctuating hormones, and yes, the attitude problem, where they think they’re the best at everything and tell you how “dinosaur” your thinking and way of doing things is are just among some of the challenges. It definitely takes a
Knowing ‘how’ to learn is just as important as ‘what’ to learn. We often talk about study techniques such as improving focus, skimming effectively, memorising new concepts, taking better notes. But today I want to address something equally crucial: How to keep yourself motivated when things get difficult, or when you feel like giving up
Tony Robbins says, “The quality of your life depends on the quality of your relationships.” These are 10 principles I practise daily to connect with my students and children. For 10 years as an educator and 14 years as a mother, I’ve learned a great deal about building positive relationships and meaningful, deep connections with
Empathy helps children develop self-understanding and builds the social skills when they need to connect deeply with friends, family, and the people around them. In previous generations, many of us grew up through hardship, and in those circumstances, supporting one another was often necessary for survival. Therefore, empathy comes naturally to children. Today, however, many children
