by Julie Lang | Mar 16, 2018 | Child Development, Parent Insights
All conscientious parents wish to instil a sense of confidence and independence in their children. That isn’t always easy in the uncertain world we live in, but it should be a goal for forward-thinking mums and dads. Studies show certain parenting techniques can be...
by Julie Lang | Feb 9, 2018 | Child Development, Parent Insights
It’s the start of a new year, which means many of us are thinking about achieving goals for the coming months. While some people might make a New Year’s resolution light-heartedly with little concern about the follow-through, others look at it as an opportunity to set...
by Julie Lang | Feb 9, 2018 | Parent Insights, Primary Education, STEAM
Build minds and bodies in Physical Education class with these STEM activities We are well aware that movement and exercise have positive effects on the brain. “Letting kids move in class isn’t a break from learning. It IS learning.” Deepen the mind-body connection and...
by Julie Lang | Feb 9, 2018 | Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education
Tech giant Google learned that STEM skills are not only a top priority when determining the most successful teams. Project Aristotle, released in 2017, showed that top employees have more than strong technical skills; they also have strong “soft” skill that makes them...
by Julie Lang | Jan 19, 2018 | Parent Insights, Primary Education
Back-to-school transition is hard for the entire family, whether you had a jam-packed summer of activities and trips or a stay-cation. I summarised a list of back to school tips that I am using to prepare myself and my family for the upcoming school year, and I hope...