By Siyona Varghese Leadership isn’t reserved for adults in boardrooms or professionals with years of experience. The foundation of strong, ethical leadership begins in early childhood—with confident, curious, and compassionate children. At around six years old, children begin to assert their independence, take initiative in play, and influence peers through words and actions. This is […]
By Siyona Varghese At the age of six, children are at a pivotal stage of development—bursting with energy, ideas, and an insatiable drive to understand the world around them. This period marks a shift from the imaginative play of early childhood to more structured learning, yet the underlying fuel for both is the same: curiosity. […]
By Siyona Varghese By age six, children are entering a phase of rapid and fascinating cognitive development. Their thinking becomes more logical, their memory sharpens, and their curiosity explodes. They ask complex questions, experiment with cause and effect, and begin to understand time, rules, and social roles in greater depth. This stage lays the […]
By Siyona Varghese At age six, children stand at a fascinating crossroads in their development. No longer preschoolers, but not yet fully independent thinkers, their minds are expanding rapidly processing, questioning, imagining, and categorizing the world in new ways. To better support them, whether as parents, educators, or caregivers, it’s essential to understand how their […]
By Siyona Varghese In today’s fast-paced world filled with constant distractions, helping young children build strong attention skills is more important than ever. For 5-year-olds, developing focus is a critical milestone that supports learning, emotional regulation, and social interaction. At this age, children are naturally curious and energetic, which means their attention can be brief […]
By Siyona Varghese As parents and caregivers, it’s natural to want to protect our children from struggle. When a 5-year-old frowns at a puzzle, spills a drink, or wrestles with frustration over tying a shoelace, the urge to step in and “fix it” is strong. But while helping can sometimes be necessary, hovering too often […]
By Siyona Varghese By the time your child turns five, they’ve already undergone a remarkable transformation. From babbling baby to imaginative storyteller, their brain has been busy wiring itself to think, feel, move, and connect with the world around them. But what exactly is going on inside the mind of a 5-year-old? Understanding this developmental […]
By Siyona Varghese At five years old, children are natural explorers. Their brains are wired to seek, question, and discover. Every moment of the day is an opportunity for learning — whether it’s asking why the sky is blue, figuring out how a puzzle works, or wondering what lives under a rock. Encouraging this curiosity […]
By Siyona Varghese At five years old, children stand at a fascinating crossroads of development. Their minds are bursting with ideas, their hands are eager to create, and their conversations start turning from simple words to rich, imaginative stories. Understanding how 5-year-olds think and learn can help adults nurture their growth with patience, encouragement, and […]
By Siyona Varghese Every child is a world of possibilities. At five years old, children are bursting with curiosity, ideas, emotions, and growth. For some children with special needs, the journey through these developmental years follows a unique path. Understanding, acceptance, and support are essential in helping every 5-year-old thrive, no matter what challenges […]
