By Siyona Varghese As children grow and begin to explore the world beyond their immediate families, they encounter a range of new environments—classrooms, playgrounds, extracurricular activities, and online spaces. In each of these settings, trust becomes an important theme. Who can they rely on? Where do they feel secure? And how can they tell the […]
By Siyona Varghese At six years old, children are beginning to explore their world with greater independence. They are walking to school bus stops, visiting friends’ homes, using playground equipment, and participating in more structured group activities. With this growing independence comes the need to understand and follow basic safety rules. Teaching safety at this […]
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 forming the emotional and social foundations that will guide them through school and life. This is a key time to introduce the values of respect and empathy—not just as abstract ideas, but as daily practices. Teaching children how to treat others with kindness, listen with […]
By Siyona Varghese In early childhood, particularly between ages 5 and 7, children begin to develop deeper social awareness. Friendships become more selective, and group dynamics start to take shape. During this time, it’s common for children to form tightly knit peer groups—what adults might describe as “cliques.” While the term often carries negative connotations, […]
By Siyona Varghese At six years old, children are navigating a new social world filled with games, group activities, classroom rules, and shared spaces. While these experiences help them grow socially, they also introduce inevitable conflicts. Disagreements over turns, rules, or personal space are common at this age—not because children are misbehaving, but because they […]
By Siyona Varghese At six years old, children step into a complex and vibrant world of social experiences. This is the age when friendships begin to hold real emotional significance. Play becomes more cooperative, peer relationships become more stable, and children start caring deeply about fairness, inclusion, and belonging. Their emotional development is closely tied […]
By Siyona Varghese At age six, children begin to develop stronger beliefs about their abilities. They compare themselves to peers, notice differences in performance, and start forming self-concepts about being “good” or “bad” at particular tasks. This stage is crucial for introducing the foundations of a growth mindset—the belief that intelligence and abilities can improve […]
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 […]
