The Importance Of Parental Involvement In Education
byMost parents should already know by now the importance of parental involvement in their child’s education. Unfortunately, many parents are either unwilling or too…
Most parents should already know by now the importance of parental involvement in their child’s education. Unfortunately, many parents are either unwilling or too…
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Autism awareness in Malaysia has witnessed a breakthrough. On 26 March 2019, seven days before World Autism Awareness Day celebrated on April 2 every…
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Parents who are vegetarian may think that this would be the best diet for their children as well. However, parents shouldn’t force children to…
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It is understandable when parents get a little protective of their children. However, being overprotective may not be a good thing when your child…
I love parties! Just weeks ago, I went to a friend’s five-year-old daughter’s birthday party. It was beautiful. The whole party was Disney-themed and…
Asian parents are known to discipline children with punishments that may seem heavy to others. These punishments are not for nothing if they are…
With the long Chinese New Year holiday almost upon us, thoughts of travelling must surely be on your mind. Perhaps you are planning to…
Parents these days take the easy way out to keep their child entertained without acknowledging the idea of how technology can harm early childhood. It…
Most of the younger generation these days are not aware of why we do what we do during the annual Chinese New Year. There…
There’s no denying that the most important element of the Chinese New Year is the reunion dinner. With the up-coming annual family get-together being…
Do you know that there is a new indoor playground in town? Officially launched in the first week of December 2018, Superpark Malaysia is…
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