School-age children remember more when they study 10 minutes a day for six days leading up to a test, as opposed to spending an hour studying the day before. This phenomenon is called the spacing effect. This principle also explains why pre-schoolers learn more from...
When a child develops a very high temperature, it is usually extremely distressing for parents. Should the fever cause a febrile convulsion, this naturally adds major stress to the situation. As a paediatrician and father, I can honestly say that knowing what to do in...
There are amazing possibilities waiting to be unlocked in every domain of a childโs development during the pre-school years; including their physical, socio-emotional, language and intellectual development. It is therefore understandable that many parents are...
When we read to children, we teach them to value books and stories while expanding their understanding of the world, sparking their imagination and stimulating their curiosity. Reading picture books helps to wire childrenโs brains in a special way When we watch...
Itโs cold and flu season again, and although your child is less likely to catch a cold or flu while at home during the winter holidays, they may still be exposed to these illnesses while at school or daycare. You could also bring an infection home from your workplace....
Discipline. When you're young, you hate it, but as time passes, we grow up and take on more responsibilities, have little ones of our own and suddenly start to understand the necessity of it. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be sheriff and lawmaker of...
How often do we hear people say to a child, โOh my, youโre getting so big!, the last time I saw you, you were a tiny baby, and I used to carry you, do you remember? โ Well, thatโs the funny thing about babies; they tend to grow, and quite rapidly. No one tells you...
Children develop in leaps and bounds during their baby and preschool years. As a result, most parents are acutely aware of the importance of mindfully planning their childโs days so that optimal learning experiences are created. With masks, distance learning,...
Daily exercise helps to develop strong muscles and bones and it promotes fitness, heart health and healthy weight management. Therefore, as purposeful parents, we know we can help lay a firm foundation for our childrenโs future health by promoting an active...
Ask any adult, and they will most likely say that some of their most treasured childhood memories involve playing sports and other physical games with family members and friends. Being physically confident and competent adds a special quality to life, and, as...
