Early child education gets priority it deserves
*This article originally appeared in The New Straits Times on 29 September 2012 KUALA LUMPUR: THE 2013 Budget’s emphasis on early childhood education shows the government’s recognition of the...
View ArticleNo, they’re not on drugs: Business leaders who embrace early childhood education
*This article originally appeared in The Washington Post on Aug 1, 2013. By Brigid Schulte Brian Maher stood at a podium in front of a sold-out crowd at the august U.S. Chamber of Commerce building...
View ArticleThe Critical Early Years
Key Facts: Early childhood is the most important phase for overall development throughout the lifespan. Brain and biological development during the first years of life is highly influenced by an...
View ArticleAfter-School Care
By Niza Wan Yahya If you’ve decided to send your child to a national school, you also need to plan for after-school childcare. Seeing that national schools are single-session schools, your son or...
View ArticleTips for Mums with School-Going Kids
By Niza Wan Yahya As with anything in life, having a child in primary school gives you pros and cons. On one hand, you know and are assured that your child is in an official education system handled by...
View ArticleEmphasising early childcare education
*This article originally appeared in The Star on October 8, 2013 By Royce T.G Tan SMALL feet danced and little heads bobbed on stage as children from St Nicholas Montessori Centre performed for the...
View ArticlePreparing Your Child for Daycare
When my husband and I made the decision to start sending our daughter to pre-school, I did the usual researching of a couple of places and meeting with potential caregivers/teachers. In the end, we...
View ArticlePlanning for Primary Education
By Niza Wan Yahya “Where has the time gone?” Parents often wonder as they reach yet another stage of their children’s life. One of the pleasurable (though poignant) stages a parent has to go through is...
View ArticleAfter School and Weekend Activities
By Niza Wan Yahya ‘Your job as a parent is not to make your child’s way smooth, but rather to help her develop inner resources so she can cope.’ – Ellyn Satter I love this quote because it reminds me...
View ArticleTeaching your Baby to Love Books
Teaching your child to enjoy reading is a wonderful thing you can do for them as a parent. It’s true that children will learn reading skills when they enter school. But depending on how they are...
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