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Mamas and papas out there, I know it can be really tricky to get anything done at home with a toddler on the loose, be it work, chores, or simply taking a 10-minute break to read an article. Don't lose hope just yet! We have a secret recipe for you that gives you the break you need without having to involve screen time. Toddlers LOVE messy play, and what better messy substance to offer other than goopy, slimy, endlessly fun Oobleck! In this article, you’ll be introduced to what oobleck is, in addition to three ways you can incorporate it in your kid's play.

In modern times such as these, it is important to ensure that children are provided with an education that harnesses both the progressive power of technology, and the traditional methods of learning that are proven to enhance academic achievement. 

Finding a balance between these two techniques can be difficult for teachers, and those homeschooling their children, however it is possible.

What parent doesn’t rejoice at their child’s academic success? The modern social, educational and working environments require an individual to be open-minded, motivated, self-organized, knowledgeable, flexible, good with technology and capable of life-long learning. The education system plays a great role in forming the foundation of all those skills starting from the very first school years. And although nothing can compete with a real teacher organizing an engaging, fostering and motivational learning environment for their students, and finding a personal approach to each of them, the advances of today’s technology can also be a great supplement to the traditional educational process.

First crushes are exciting, though sometimes they may be one-sided. In this article, you will learn how you can comfort and support your child who experiences this completely new feeling and which do's and don'ts you need to keep in mind. Continue reading to find out more!

Do you notice your child seems to fall apart when schoolwork gets difficult, seems inattentive and distracted, or you default to repeating yourself over and over? As exhausting as dealing with this as a parent is, your child is showing signs of a working memory operating at capacity – and it’s overflowing.

Is convincing your child to read becoming a daily dispute in your home? You shouldn’t be discouraged because you're not the only parent who struggles with this issue. Reading difficulties can be caused by various circumstances, the majority of which are treatable.

Here comes our first monthly digest in 2022! Let’s have a look at our fresh publications from January and make sure you haven’t missed what you absolutely need to read.

Welcome to another learning adventure for your children, the Second Grammar Learning Bundle from the Kids Academy! It contains lessons that will surely help you cultivate the grammar and communication skills of your kids. This will fuel them to think about concepts, create their own manifestations of learning, apply what they have learned in different yet similar contexts, and reflect on their background knowledge while in the process of acquiring the skills embedded in the current lessons.

As you may guess, Chinese New Year is an essential traditional holiday in China. Chinese New Year historically began on the last day in a Chinese calendar, Chinese New Year's Eve. The holiday usually ends on the fifteenth day of the first month, which is commemorated with the Lantern Festival. This short article will let you dive into the interesting history of the Chinese New Year and its features.

Ensuring a child knows who they are, is comfortable with themselves and is well equipped to deal with life’s difficulties is very important. Although wanting to protect your child from all of life's ups and downs is natural, it is important to recognise that as individuals we all have to experience both the hardships and the enjoyable parts of being a human. Therefore, shielding children from everything, in the long term, isn’t helpful.