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
According to Eastern philosophy, there are three forms of energy. As working parents, we use ‘Tiger energy’ most of the time: making fast decisions and meeting deadlines at work. We finish work, rush to pick up the kids, then go home and prepare dinner. And then we help with the homework. After the children go
HOW TO HELP KIDS ENJOY LEARNING The biggest success of an educator is to help the students move towards independent and proactive learners. They want to learn and enjoy the process of mastering the skill. What’s better than when your students/kids ask for more worksheets when you tell them to take time off from homework during the
I’ve been listening to our amazing parents during the pandemic. Here are the common worries and frustrations with remote learning and some tips to help. 1. I’m worried my kids are falling behind: This is the most common and relevant. Some schools have great access to online learning while
