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The Mood Meter – A Key to Unlocking Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence

A child goes through a wide range of emotions every day, just like we do. However, unlike adults, young children do not have the ability to understand what they are feeling, or how to communicate these emotions to other people. They need to be taught how to recognise and manage their emotions. Building Emotional intelligence […]

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Top Parenting and Early Childhood Education Trends in 2024

Mindfulness regarding children’s holistic well-being is becoming the cornerstone of 21st Century parenting. The approaches to early childhood education are constantly evolving, with new research and information shaping how children learn, grow and develop.  This article brings you the key trends dominating the field of early childhood education (ECE) in 2024, and explains the importance […]

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Monsoon Wellness: Health Tips for the Rainy Season

The arrival of the monsoon is always a time of celebration. The relief of cool rain showers and gusting winds after the blistering heat of summer are incredible. While the change of seasons is a delightful time indeed, it is also important to remember that the onset of the Monsoons brings with it the possibility […]

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Perfect Toddler Nutrition: A Parent’s Guide for Healthy Eating

One of the most constant concerns for parents on a daily basis is what to feed their child. There are so many different opinions and recommendations on health and nutrition today – from age-old traditional practices and beliefs, to modern-day nutritional guides . With so much information around you, it is not surprising that many […]

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Critical Thinking – An Essential Skill for Young Children Today

We are living in a world that is changing at an astonishing pace. As a parent, it is often a challenge to know what skills and abilities one must instill in their child to help them succeed in the future. Much has been said about the importance of developing Life Skills in young children. These […]

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Empowering Young Minds: Why STEM Education and Soft Skills Training are Essential for Tomorrow’s Innovators

We inhabit a world that is constantly changing and evolving – much of which takes place as new ideas, beliefs and technologies are developed and integrated into our lives. The pace at which these changes occur is astounding. As parents, the key question we must ask ourselves is – how do I prepare my child […]

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Everyday Development Anchors for Growing Toddlers

Every parent asks themself the same question – is my child growing well? Very often, we concern ourselves with the traditional indicators of healthy growth, like whether they are getting the necessary nutrition, or achieving the right height and weight for their age. However, it is important to remember that emotional and cognitive development are […]

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Foundations For a Happy, Healthy Child: Cognitive, Physical, and Emotional Development

Early childhood is a crucial time of development in children. Cognitive, physical, and emotional development in their early years will determine their happiness, success, well-being, and emotional stability in the future. As a parent, knowledge of social development in early childhood will help you nurture your child into a happy, healthy individual. Cognitive Development Cognitive […]

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Nurture a Happy, Healthy Toddler: Essential Tips to Develop Physical and Motor Skills

Isn’t it delightful to watch a young child discover the world around them? They grab at things that captivate them, crawl or toddle to places that fascinate them, and – more often than not – try to taste things that they really shouldn’t! As entertaining as their antics are to us, it is important to […]

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