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Becoming a resilient learner

Resilience is the key to helping young learners manage stress, anxiety, and uncertainty. Those who are resilient have the courage, motivation, and confidence to face challenges, while maintaining a positive mindset. As adults, we know that children face many challenges in early stages of life, from adapting to a new school, to the stress of homework piling up, or just the uncertainties that are part of life. When faced with challenges, resilience helps children to thrive and overcome setbacks, which is why it is important to teach our children how to become resilient learners from a young age. Read on to discover more.  

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Best devices for learning

Technology has enriched our lives with convenience, improved access to information, and revolutionised the way our children learn. With new devices constantly flooding the tech market, finding the right technology to enhance your child’s learning is more important than ever. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a device for your child depending on usage - whether they’re for personal entertainment, school homework, assignments, or online learning. It can be confusing when it comes to choosing a device that will best suit the needs of your child, which is why we have compiled a list of useful devices that you can consider purchasing for your child.

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Creating a good break routine


We all know it can be difficult to find the right balance and juggle commitments with other work. Heavy workload and commitments, such as after-school extracurriculars, can add to your child’s anxiety and stress levels. Taking breaks and scheduling these into your child’s daily routine can help children with mental rest, enhance their focus and concentration, and avoid burnout. It is essential that we teach our children to take a breather every once in a while, and replenish their mind and body. Read on to discover how you can help your child create a good break schedule and incorporate this into their daily routine.

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Keeping up at the beginning of term

The new term brings new beginnings and goals, and provides opportunity for development and growth. After a disruptive year of uncertainty and transitions, many of us are seeking stability and normality especially when it comes to our children’s education. Though we cannot anticipate the future, we can support our children throughout their academic journey by helping them start the year strong, stay on track, and keep up at the beginning of term. Read on to discover how you can help your child settle into the new year and help them keep up! 

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3 important learning habits for children

Many of our habits that we carry throughout our lives are developed in childhood. As parents, we have the responsibility of inculcating good learning habits in our children that will benefit them throughout their school years. It’s not always about making sure that they complete their homework everyday, but also about how they learn and retain information. As children grow up, learning never stops, which is why developing a positive attitude towards learning and building good learning habits are of paramount importance. Read on to discover 3 important learning habits that you should instill in your child. 

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