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 […]
Don’t we sometimes feel that, in this day and age, all of us have some difficulty slowing down, having a proper break, paying more attention and enjoying the little things? We often talk about how little stresses add up For working parents, we wake up tired after a broken night’s sleep. Then sometimes we start
At Lilydale Tuition Centre, we spend a lot of time helping children improve their academic skills. Maths matters. English matters. Being able to read, write, think logically and solve problems will certainly help our children at school and can open doors to future study and careers. And that’s why we’re here, to help students improve
Allowing us to have a total rest, being a sloth without any guilt is the antidote to burnout. It’s the unselfish thing we can do for ourselves as parents. It’s an ultimate cure to chronic stress. Being a working parent, juggling the demands of work and chores, making sure kids eat healthy food, getting them
For many years of working with children, I’ve realised that each one of them has their own obsession. Of course, I’m not talking about the phones and social media…:D Having obsession about a thing, an activity makes them excited, alive and joyful. We’ve listened to kids talking about their electric bike and how to fix
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
Many parents call us hoping their child can feel more confident in their learning. And the struggle is a familiar one: when things get a bit more difficult or unfamiliar, kids don’t want to try. They think they’re “dumb,” that they can’t do it, and they simply don’t want to do it anymore. So how
Every child is unique. They arrive in our classrooms and homes with their own strengths, their own way of seeing the world, their special talents waiting to be discovered. And it is essential for educators and parents to honour and hone that individuality. When we recognise and nurture each child’s strength, we bring out their
In a world that changes faster than any textbook can keep up with, the most powerful gift we can give our children is the love of learning itself. No one can say with certainty what careers will exist in 20 years, or exactly which skills will matter most. But as educators and parents, we can
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
