By Siyona Varghese Imagination is one of the most powerful tools a seven-year-old carries with them. At this age, their creativity is richer, their ideas are more complex, and their ability to blend reality with fantasy becomes a key part of how they understand the world. What looks like simple pretend play to an adult […]
By Siyona Varghese Age seven is often called a “leap year” in childhood development. Children begin showing sharper thinking skills, longer attention spans, and a growing ability to understand more complex ideas. These sudden improvements often called cognitive jumps are exciting, but they also need the right kind of support from parents and teachers. Here’s […]
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 “Why is the sky blue?”“Why do I have to sleep?”“Why can’t dogs talk?” If you’re raising a 4-year-old, chances are you’ve been asked more questions in a single morning than most people hear in a week. This endless stream of “whys” isn’t meant to frustrate you it’s a reflection of one of […]
By Siyona Varghese Music is more than just entertainment for children—it plays a vital role in cognitive development, particularly in early childhood. At the age of four, a child’s brain is highly plastic, meaning it rapidly absorbs and processes new information. Engaging with music and rhythm helps strengthen neural pathways, enhance memory, and improve problem-solving […]
By Siyona Varghese In today’s digital era, screens have become an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s a tablet, television, or smartphone, children as young as four are exposed to screens for learning and entertainment. However, excessive screen time at such a crucial stage of brain development raises concerns about cognitive, emotional, and social […]
By Siyona Varghese Cognitive development in early childhood plays a critical role in shaping a child’s ability to think, learn, and interact with the world. At the age of four, children experience rapid brain development, which lays the foundation for problem-solving, memory, attention, and reasoning skills. By engaging in stimulating activities, parents and educators can […]
By Siyona Varghese The first few years of life are critical for a child’s brain development. During this time, a baby’s brain forms millions of new connections every second, shaping their future abilities to think, learn, and interact. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in nurturing this growth through simple, everyday activities that support […]
