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December 13

PH 4th Graders, Lowest In Math And Science Around The World

Samantala, top achievers naman ang Singapore at Korea

Lumalabas sa Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2019 (TIMSS) na pinakamababa sa listahan ng mahigit 50 bansa ang Pilipinas pagdating sa international assessment sa math at science ng mga Grade 4 students.Sa naturang pag-aaral, 297 ang naging score ng ating
Preschooler

August 13

Why Telling Your Child To Do His Best Doesn’t Help

Now is not the time to be adding more pressure to your child's academics.

It’s been a learning curve for both parents and kids at the start of the school year. Young kids are in front of screens instead of playing with their peers in school. Yet the objective remains the same: We want our kids
Preschooler

December 20

How Friendships Can Help Improve Your Child’s School Performance

Friendships are truly special not only for adults, but even for the little ones.

Friendships are some of the most important treasures of life, not just for adults but even for young children. Friendships allow kids to work on values that they will need later in life, like social and emotional skills, empathy, and respect.Aside from
Big Kids

October 31

5 Things To Do If Your Child Hates School

Make sure to listen to your child and validate his emotions.

Many kids will go through a phase when they hate school. These feelings might also stem from frustration because they’re struggling to get good marks in a certain subject—which damages their self-esteem—or with making friends.When a child says he hates school, many
Preschooler

July 16

Listening Can Help Kids Overcome Stress, Thrive in School

The presence of another caring adult aside from you can make a huge difference in your child’s life.

All parents want to see their children succeed in school. So we encourage them, praise their efforts, and assist them in their study (do not do their homework for them, okay?). But a recent study says there may be one simple thing
Travel

January 19

Traveling Is Good for Child's Brain Development

Now you really have an excuse to book tickets for a family vacation!

Traveling with kids entails careful planning and patience — lots of it — but it’s been proven to have positive benefits for your little ones. Aside from serving as “happiness anchors” until they grow up, kids value experiences more than material gifts. Even
Preschooler

January 3

It Means a Lot to Your Child When You Show Up at School Events

Treat school events like birthdays where the absence of parents can be painful for any child.

I used to find it weird when my son started first grade, and every time there's a school event, he'd point me out to his classmates. "Hey, that's my mom!" The introvert in me would become shy with the attention, but it
Preschooler

September 28

Effect of Screen Time Sleep and Exercise on Brain Development

Want your child to excel in school? Here are three not-so-secret factors.

What helps children improve their cognition or brain power and overall school performance have been a subject of many studies. A recent one showed, however, that a child's brain development to achieve full potential may be down to three things: physical activity
Preschooler

August 13

How Not to Raise a Lazy Child: 6 Practical Tips for Parents

Think your child is "tamad"? Stop the nagging and try these tips from experts instead.

When your child is lazy or “tamad,” it can be a constant source of parenting frustrations and worries. He spends all day on his gadget when he’s not at school. He doesn’t seem to be interested in his studies. Understandably, this can
Big Kids

June 6

Nagging Your Child Won't Motivate Him to Excel in School: 5 Tactics to Use Instead

Pushing and pressuring too much can definitely backfire. Here are five tactics of encouragement

Every parent wants a bright future for their child. It's why we highly value education and do everything to get our kids to do well in school. But, there is a difference between motivating your child to learn and pressuring him to
Real Parenting

October 15

How to Raise an Academic Achiever? Science Says Set High Expectations

Want your child to do well in school? Here are 10 things you can do to help .

Want your child to do well in school? Take notes: researchers have found the most important factors in academic performance. #1 Get involved in their schoolworkThe Science: A study from the New Hampshire University found that parental involvement is one of the biggest
Preschooler

September 14

7 Homework Habits to Set Your Child Up for Academic Success

Let's help our kids see it as a fun learning experience.

Duke University psychology professor Harris Cooper had conducted a comprehensive research that showed homework resulted in better test scores and improved "study habits, attitudes toward school, self-discipline, inquisitiveness and independent problem solving skills." Prof. Cooper also noted he examined other studies that
Preschooler

July 24

5 Ways to Make a Child Love Numbers and Math Problems

These tips are for moms who get intimidated by math.

Math intimidates many grown-ups especially those who struggled with it in school. As parents, however, our fear of numbers is not something we want to pass on to our kids. So here are tips to instill appreciation and love for math important at
Big Kids

May 25

So Your Child May Not Have Valedictorian Potential -- That's Okay

This research says valedictorians and salutatorians are not the ones changing the world.

We want our kids to get high grades in school because it can pave the way for a successful future. We all wish they have the potential to be valedictorians, of course, but it's okay if they don't become the next Bill
Big Kids

November 16

5 Tips To Raising Kids Who Are Problem Solvers

With schools focusing more on critical thinking, it’s time to nurture this crucial skill.

While learning a social-studies unit about the Revolutionary War, a student in Lisa Wilson’s fourth-grade class at Arroyo Seco Elementary School, in Livermore, California, asked: “Why did people want to fight for the loyalists?” Wilson’s response: “What do you think?” She then
Big Kids

August 24

Child Struggling in School? 5 Tips to Help Him Become an Achiever

If your child is struggling or failing, stop yourself from "rescuing" them--it actually hinders their development.

These days, parents take control over all possible variables to ensure that their children have not only the best chances in life but also all the tools to land on top and become successful. We all want to raise kids to be
Big Kids

May 25

The Simple Reason Why Finnish Schools Are One of the Best in the World

No wonder Finland is considered to have the happiest citizens in the world.

IMAGE brightside.meFinland’s education system sits at the top of global rankings, clustered with the likes of Singapore, Japan and the United Kingdom. Apart from producing some of the world’s best students, Finland also boasts of having the happiest school children in the world. With
Big Kids

February 15

Early Bedtime Leads To Improved School Performance in Young Kids and Teens

It's not just young kids--even teenagers who get better sleep fare better in class.

Photo from parentingteens.about.comBedtime is always a struggle for growing kids who don't want to miss out on play. However, sleep is an important part of life, even for our little ones--and missing out on valuable Zzz's has a great impact in their overall
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January 21

You Won't Believe What This Report-Card Letter Says

Want a second version of your child's marks? Just ask.

Photo from summit-esl.comParents have always been cautioned that grades are not the be all and end all for your child. Many successful individuals actually struggled to get top honors in school. Fact. Grades and report cards, though, are one of the ways educators and
Your Kid’s Health

December 8

The 4 Primary Causes of Kids' Stress and Burnout

Is your child at risk? Here's what you can do

Fifty years ago, only bridges were “stressed,” and only matches, candles, and torches experienced the sensation of “burning out.” Today, however, the word “stress” has fully evolved from an engineering term into an emotional byword, and “burnout” has become a phenomenon so

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