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How to Use Video Games to Enhance School Performance?

Video games are a big trend amongst children. Most of our kids love them and want to spend time playing them. As parents, that might be a little concerning and we might even associate it with negative behaviors or bad school performance. Some might even say that bad school performance is directly related to kids ...

Ahmad Adly: Lego Helped Develop my Daughter’s Creativity

A while ago, I read that the early years of our lives have a big role in molding our brains. I am not an educational expert, but my wife and I thought and decided that we should raise our children while fostering their creative mindset. Here is how we used Lego in achieving that. Who ...

The Importance of Reading

Reading is a fantastic way to calm the mind and seeing as our little ones can at times be extremely active, it is particularly important to cultivate the early habit of reading. Sitting down with your children and their favorite books forces them to slow down and relax. Hugely beneficial for their cognitive development, reading ...

Navigating Kids’ Play

If you research the topic of child’s play, the internet is a myriad of conflicting opinions. There are so many articles with differing viewpoints regarding the amount of involvement parents should have. Some experts tell us we need to play with our children all the time, to establish stronger connections and security. Others state we ...

10 Tips to Overcome Back to School Anxiety

Anxiety on the first day of school is normal. However, there are lots of things you can do to help your child through the first day (or weeks) of school and make it as happy and smooth as possible. So how can we help our children overcome back to school anxiety? - Be mindful of ...

The Best Outdoor Games and Toys for Kids

As we start looking forward to the end of the hot summer months, we can start to get excited about the outdoor games, fun and activities to come. Playing outside is so important for the whole family, not only does fresh air and sunshine do wonders for your body but it also helps to develop ...

10 Tips to break the gender stereotypes!

The world is constantly shouting messages at children that ‘this is what girls do’ and ‘this is what boys do’. Whilst this is so common and seen in shopping centres, advertising, films and society; it doesn’t mean that it is okay or healthy for your child’s development. Breaking gender-based stereotypes promotes equality in the skills ...

Pick the Best Outdoor Toys for Your Toddler

As the weather cools down, it’s time to head outside for some toddler playtime! Being outside is so important for toddlers, it gives them opportunities to explore their senses, experience different things and to take safe risks. Here are some of the best outdoor toys for your toddler this season. 1| Paradiso Toys Shell Sandpit ...

What is STEM and why is it trending right now in education?

If you take a look at any international school, you’ll most likely come across the acronym STEM (or a variant of this). It has become a huge trend in education in the last few years and it’s easy to understand why – once you know what it’s all about. So here is my ‘what is ...

Top 5 Family Games for Quality Family Bonding

When it comes to quality family time, it doesn’t get better than good old-fashioned afternoon family games. A long-loved tradition in my household, playing games with your kids can teach them a number of important lessons. What are the benefits of playing games with my kids? - They can finally put their devices away! - ...