What is HFMD? HFMD is highly contagious and can easily spread by direct and indirect contact with an infected person. Infected individuals remain contagious up to 6 weeks, long after apparent symptom recovery. HFMD is deadly when EV71 is involved, causing complications to the heart and brain, and eventually resulting in death. In a Clinical […]
Milk is an extremely essential food and an integral part of most of our diets. Milk and dairy products provide us with nutrition and the dairy industry plays a crucial role in making it all available to consumers and ensuring the overall well-being of the global population. The developing countries in Southeast Asia have had […]
Do you know that Flashcards although classic, is one of the most effective ways to revise? That is because they promote learning through active recall, which the brain learns most effectively. Flashcards can be a fun and effective way for parents to teach any topic. They are a great tool to practise and retain information. […]
As an extension of our multi-series article on “How to raise a globally competitive child with a positive mindset,” we will discuss the importance of educating our children at an early age about racism. This is a sensitive and complex topic that is rarely discussed within a household with young children. What is racism? Firstly, […]
If you have kids at home, you likely have your share of clutter to deal with. It can be due to their toys, their laundry, things they needed when they were younger but have grown out of… the list is endless! While this is a common situation, it’s not an ideal one. You see, allowing […]
As parents, one of our top priorities during a health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic is to keep our children safe. That’s why most parents are currently limiting the number of times their children go outside. But when kids are stuck at home for a long time, there’s a huge chance that they’ll get bored […]
In this world of bits and bytes, life is not just about keeping up with the latest technology. Screen time is a big question in the modern parenting world. Children today are growing up in a digitally-connected environment and are beginning to access social media before they even enter primary school. Studies have shown that […]
There are advantages and disadvantages on both sides, be it online learning or private tuition. Some students may prefer online tuition as it would seem to offer much more convenience and an at-home feeling. Students get to remain within their zone of comfort and hence there are less factors to worry about such as being […]