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5 Spectacular Holiday Camps in June/July 2015

Posted on June 7, 2015 by As Many Minds Research Team

The long awaited school holidays are here. Taking part in holiday camps provides great opportunity for children to develop life skills. The holiday camps also give a boost to the social skills of the children when they mingle with children outside their immediate circle. We are taking a look at the 5 of the best holiday camps in Singapore that offer long term benefits for…

5 Must Do Holiday Activities for Kids and Parents – June/July 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by As Many Minds Research Team

Exams are over and the hectic projects and group studies are taking a break. Are you in the look out for spending some quality time with your child during these holidays? We have compiled the list of 5 must-do holiday activities in Singapore where not just your child, but you can also have a great time. 1. Inter Play at Science Centre Singapore …

5 Fun Educational Games for Teens and Tweens

Posted on June 1, 2015 by As Many Minds Research Team

Are you wondering how to keep your child’s screen time more productive? You are not alone. Many of us are with you. Is your child hooked on to fun Apps? What if the Apps can provide some fun learning opportunities? We have picked our favorite fun educational games on Math and programming for your teens and tweens. These Apps not only help reinforcing the learning…

5 ‘Brain Foods’ you must include in your child’s diet

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Ujjwala Baxi

“I do not know what to do. His exam scores are appalling. But, I can’t blame him. My poor child… he puts his heart and soul into his studies. But, he finds it difficult to concentrate and recall all that he had studied. He was not like this before. Is it a behavioral problem?” Catherine (name changed for this article)…

Public Speaking for Children: What’s the right time to learn?

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Manoj Vasudevan

The author, Manoj Vasudevan is the World champion of Public Speaking and the next level leadership expert. Recently a friend asked me “My son is 12 years old. What’s the right time for him to learn public speaking skills? Isn’t it too early to start?” This is what I said to her. There are 7 things you need to know about public…

Public Speaking for Children: Top 9 Myths

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Sindu Sreebhavan

Whether your child is in primary school or secondary school, whether in local school or international school, one thing is certain: they will be called upon to do presentations in front of others. In fact, effective public speaking for children is a topic being studied by many experts. Effective public speaking is a crucial skill that is often overlooked in…

Bullying: 10 Things Every Parent Needs To Know To Protect Their Child

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Sindu Sreebhavan

“They dumped a can of insects on me… and I thought they were my friends”, 17 year old Tanya (name changed for this article) told me bravely while I shuddered on hearing that. She was a survivor of bullying. Today she is a confident teenager who is active in debating, theatre and writing. But, not many people know about the…

Be patient with the ‘Why’s and the ‘How’s coming out from curious minds

Posted on April 28, 2015 by As Many Minds Research Team

Creativity has been a buzzword for a decade. Before creativity was deemed as important, parents had no idea where to look for information. Today, there is so much information available that parents now have no idea where to begin to satisfy the young curious minds! As a primer to creativity, it is worth taking time to separate the wheat from…

Shyness: 5 effective ways to help your child overcome shyness

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Vinti Mittal

Half of all adults think of themselves as shy, and many more say that they were shy as children. Shyness keeps children from learning social skills, trying new things, visiting new places or may prevent them from being a part of a group. Shyness also causes children to have a hard time relaxing and connecting with others. The good news is…

Confident Child: Top 3 things every parent needs to do to create a confidence boosting culture at home

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Sindu Sreebhavan

The discussion on whether confidence is nature or nurture has been around since a long time. When it comes to parenting, it always opens up many other questions. When a confident child find more opportunities, many parents wonder what can they do to make their child too more confident. “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit…