Education starts from birth, but in order for it to be effective, it must mirror the developmental maturity of the child. By way of illustration: One can easily see how the learning capacity of a 40-year-old is not markedly different 

Environment Day only comes once a year — but why wait? In a time when every other news article is about how global climate change will wreck havoc on our lives and the Earth, it’s never too early to instill 

The month of May is fast coming to an end, and parents everywhere are confronting (or have already confronted) a most terrifying and looming reality: School holiday. Several weeks when a child stares at her parents and declares, “I’m bored. 

Playtime isn’t just fun and games—but don’t tell your kids that. When babies and children play, they are learning in a way that is fun and interesting for them. Neurons connect, muscles strengthen, and skills develop. But how your child 

I was minding my own business, watching my 15-month-old son play on the swing set, when an acquaintance and fellow mom sat next to me on the park bench. “Have you registered him in pre-schools?” she inquired. “Not yet. He just 

We listen to a lot of music in my house and we are not too picky or particular about any of it. Yet, we have always had one rule: It must be enjoyable for everyone in the house. This rule 

He is sitting on the couch playing a game on the iPad and tapping his foot to the beat of the music playing through his earphones. He looks relaxed. Very relaxed. It is nearly six in the evening, and he has 

Parents always strive to give their children the best. But as awareness grows around the importance of early childhood education and how it can give kids an early boost, there’s one thing parents aren’t giving kids enough of: free time. Parents 

When my daughter was about two and a half, we fell into a rut, though I didn’t recognize it at the time. I loved her, obviously, and looked forward to spending time with her each day. Yet, something was … 

We’ve all been there. A long afternoon with no plans and the only seeming options for reprieve from the cries of “I’m bored!” are television, IPad, or a mall. Of course, we know there are other options, but somehow it