Children are very much digital natives who tend to gravitate towards the computer and all things digital. What better way, then, to sneak in some learning than on the computer. There are many good software available that entertain and teach at the same time. Here are four that young children will love. My First...
Did you give your child a hug today just because…? Did you take the time to understand his need to go on the computer for another hour? Did you listen and look her in the eye when she was talking to you? Did you tell him that you still loved him when he told...
All children exhibit a potential for creativity, just as all children show a potential for intelligence. Unlike intelligence, however, not many children get to live up to their promise for being creative. This is primarily due to the fact that every child’s creativity is not properly nurtured, says Ashfaq Ishaq, executive director of the...
The next time you are about to throw out a used container or an old t-shirt or the cardboard roll that holds the paper towels, think again—your kids may find it useful. Children love fantasy. And they enjoy working with their hands, learning as they go along. With a little bit of imagination and...
As parents, we can’t help but worry about the effects that digital games have on our children. Will playing too many digital games affect their studies? Are these games too violent? Will they harm our children’s eyesight? Do they encourage thinking skills? For those of us who are digital immigrants, it can take a...
Not too long ago scientists believed that babies were born with their brains completely wired but new research has since revealed that the brain carries on growing at a very rapid pace, especially during the first three years of life. Newborns arrive with about 100 billion neurons or brain cells, which form connections called...
When the weather does not permit outdoor play, there are still plenty of fun activities that we can do inside the house. Here are three rainy day ideas: Dress-ups Children have great imaginations. They love pretending and fantasising and there is nothing like putting on a “costume” for them to really get into the...
It’s a question I’ve asked myself many times: what to do with the kids today? For the under-eights, action is the name of the game. Also, anything that tires them out in the day will get them to bed quicker in the night. Ah! Strategy … Here are three fun outdoor ideas: Ant Watching...
