A new year always brings a new set of resolutions, goals, and dreams that we all hope to realize. Goal setting and setting resolutions are two strategies proven to be highly effective for achieving any goal in life. However, building a successful career out of these resolutions can be challenging for many. The benefits of…
Parents believe that their kids should choose a field related to engineering or medicine as it offers a more secure future. But things are changing now. Modern parents are more open to their kids’ creative abilities. They appreciate and nurture their kids’ artistic abilities like drama, craft, drawing, and designing. Such skills drive children’s passion…
Does your child have a growing interest in coding and programming? If so, you need to help them explore this field and hone their coding skills. Teaching kids coding can help them understand how their favorite game or app works. Not to mention, it’s a great skill to develop early if your child wants to…
Your child’s education is probably your top priority, whether it comes to choosing the right school for them to attend or choosing what games or TV shows they watch at home. It’s important that you expose your child to the best experiences in order for them to develop into emotionally mature and educationally mature individuals….
Essay writing is a fundamental skill that is taught in most schools. It is a method of presenting an opinion on a particular topic, supported by reasoned argument and relevant evidence. Having learned how to write essays in school, children are now entering the “real world,” and this skill will be necessary for their future…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Teaching, they say, is one of the noblest of professions. To mold the future citizens of the world is indeed a job that is praiseworthy. An ideal teacher is one that students will look up to, not only during their student life, but also throughout their adult lives. Most teachers live…
Parents Inspire Good Study Habits by Being Strong Role Models Parents can instill good study habits in children. Provide a positive learning environment, set a good example, & take a genuine interest in what the student is learning. Parents of elementary and secondary school children can look forward to many months of homework as the…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Going for private tuition has become an integral part of school education in a lot of countries in Asia. In countries like China and India, private tuition has become a huge business, to the point that many tuition teachers make more money than regular school teachers. But is tuition serving a…
As the parent of a teenager, your child is your treasure. And that treasure is about to zip around in a two-ton whale on wheels. You want your child to be safe and responsible, not only for themselves, but for all of the others on the road who have homes and families to return to….
Most parents teach kids to use instant solutions for their problems in our fast-paced world, like calling mom for help. While they do not want to remove phones from their children’s lives completely, it is important to utilize activities that can develop their problem-solving skills. Problem-solving skills are something we have to begin developing in…
After enrolling your child in school, you should also consider a private tutor. Students can work with the best educators at schools, but they won’t get the special and private attention required to really excel. In a class full of 25+ students, teachers find it challenging to pay attention to students individually. As you know,…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Even in the era of information and communication technology revolution, the lure of the medical profession has not waned, at least for the middle class of India. It is no surprise then, that the competition for the limited number of seats in medical colleges in India is fierce. It is equally…
