It's the school holidays and the challenge to keep the kids active and busy begins again. A friend told us about SuperPark which had just opened in Malaysia. It is an "all in one indoor activity park from Finland" embracing the concept "you are made … [Read more]
The Benefits of Pokemon Go?
I confess that I never thought I'd be looking into the benefits of Pokemon Go, but here I am... How it all started When Pokemon Go launched two and a half years ago, DH said no one in our household would ever play the game. After hearing numerous … [Read more]
Fun Educational Gift Ideas
I have a confession. When it comes to gift giving, I am loathed to purchase a frivolous gift. Throw in a little "kiasu" and you get a gift list that offers multiple benefits in one. Lucky for me, it is possible to find something that is both "fun" … [Read more]
Competitive Fire – Favourable Odds and Conditions
This is the last post in a series of articles I have written on competition. The first three articles can be found below: Competition – Why Kids Need to Play to Win Being Competitive – Warriors vs Worriers How to Increase Your Child’s … [Read more]
The Truth About the Bilingual Brain
Being able to speak more than one language has always been a great skill to have. But being bilingual can also offer numerous benefits to the brain, making it sharper and healthier. The Brain Benefits of a Bilingual Brain Compared to the … [Read more]
The Accelerated Reader Programme
It's been a while since I read that article in Education by Numbers that stated: mindlessly reading book after book does not benefit children very much it is comprehension that is the key to learning gains In fact, a voracious reader who … [Read more]
