By Siyona Varghese When people think about improving a child’s attention span, they often imagine activities that require sitting still worksheets, flashcards, or long periods of quiet concentration. But for young children, the opposite is often true. The developing brain learns best through movement, play, and exploration. During the first six years of life, attention […]
By Siyona Varghese Children are not born with prejudice. They are born curious. A preschooler might ask why their friend wears a turban, why another classmate brings different food for lunch, or why a neighbour celebrates a festival their family does not. While these questions can sometimes make adults uncomfortable, they are a natural part […]
By Siyona Varghese If you’ve ever read the same book ten times in a row, watched the same cartoon scene on repeat, or been asked to sing the same song “again” and “again,” you might have wondered why children are so drawn to repetition. While it can feel monotonous to adults, repetition is not a […]
By Siyona Varghese As a parent, you play an important role in supporting your child’s language development, especially during her formative years. At the age of 4, children are typically able to understand and use more complex language structures and it is essential to provide her with the necessary support to foster her language development. […]
By Siyona Varghese Reviewed by Dr.Maya Rathnasabapathy Psychologist Language development is a crucial milestone in a child’s life and the age of six marks an important stage where children continue to refine their communication skills. At this age, they have already acquired a substantial vocabulary and basic grammatical structures. To support their language development further, […]
By Siyona Varghese Three-year-olds are at a critical stage in their language development and fostering this development requires intentional effort on the part of parents, caregivers, and educators. In this article, we will explore some strategies for fostering language development in 3-year-olds. Read, read, read: Reading is one of the most effective ways to […]
