As we embark on the journey of nurturing our children’s growth and learning, we recognize the invaluable role that parents play as key partners in our school community. It is our commitment to ensure that parents are consistently informed about the latest developments in the field of education. By doing so, we aim to empower parents with the knowledge and insights necessary to make well-informed decisions regarding their child’s early education.
1 year old developmental milestones
Your baby’s first birthday has finally arrived! Expect to see significant physical changes as your infant enters the world of toddlers. From ages 1 to 2, expect your child to...
2 year old developmental milestones
When your child turns 2, they are officially a toddler. At this age you should begin to see significant changes in behavior from month-to-month. They will begin to have more...
Nurturing a gifted child
Finding out your child is gifted is exciting news, until you realize that you have no idea what to do next. From our experience, parents naturally gravitate towards nurturing the...
Characteristics of gifted babies (0 - 2 years old)
We titled this article “characteristics of gifted babies” because unlike older children, there are no concrete ways to tell if they are gifted. But there are a few traits shared...
Early reading skills reveal more about your child than you think
Being able to read before peers has become a hallmark trait of giftedness. However we believe that early reading skills (albeit a sign of advanced language skills) is not a...
Why are bedtime routines important for toddlers?
A healthy amount of sleep is necessary for a child’s physical, emotional, and mental growth. However, bedtime can also be an ongoing battle. Questions such as, “How do I get...
To punish, or not to punish
Before talking about punishment, we have to distinguish between punishment in a traditional, and psychological sense. Traditionally, punishment is defined as when an authority imposes a penalty for a misdeed....
Corporal punishment is outdated and ineffective
Corporal punishment is a form of positive punishment by inflicting physical pain or injury through spanking, caning, and hitting. Numerous studies have highlighted the negative implications of corporal punishment (physical...
The most effective forms of punishment
As we mentioned in our previous blog post about punishment, punishment can be viewed from a psychological or traditional lens. Natural consequences “Experiences are the best teacher, and the...
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