Top Teaching Tips for Lifelong Learners
Hemala Devaraj
April 8, 2025
We enjoy hearing children ask questions like, “How many stars are in the sky?” These intriguing inquiries indicate that they’re
Preschool Development
A GIS Guide to Play Activities for Different Areas of Development
Elaine Yeoh
January 16, 2024
Play is the Work of Children Interesting fact for parents- research indicates that by the time a child turns 5
8 Ways Your Kid Might Be Smart: Understanding Multiple Intelligences
Elaine Yeoh
June 12, 2023
Gone are the days of equating intelligence solely on the basis of IQ tests and an unbroken string of As
7 Powerful Life Lessons Your Child Should Learn At School
Elaine Yeoh
May 19, 2023
School isn’t just about textbooks, tests, and academics! It’s also about the valuable life lessons that come with the learning
Ask The Expert with Garden International School: Raising Resilient Kids
Elaine Yeoh
May 15, 2023
Life can be tough – and it’s no different for our kids! From dealing with school pressure, to navigating friendships,
Kids and Their Questions: Why It’s Not A Bad Thing
Elaine Yeoh
April 18, 2023
I don’t know! Please just be quiet for a second!” If you’ve ever found yourself on the verge of exploding
10 Sensory Play Ideas with Items around the House
Editorial
February 23, 2023
During the dark days of Covid lockdown, we had to stay home with our unvaccinated toddler. Worried about her development
The Great Outdoors with GIS’ Jungle School: Why learning in nature matters and what parents can do
Elaine Yeoh
January 17, 2023
Generations of children before have had the opportunity to spend most of their time exploring the wonders of nature- gaining
Ask The Expert: Respectful Parenting with Raised with Wonder
Elaine Yeoh
October 6, 2022
‘I’m starting to sound just like my mother!’ Anyone hearing snippets of your own mother’s voice when relating to your
8 Tips for Nurturing Your Child’s Hidden Talents
Elaine Yeoh
September 27, 2022
Parents, if you were given the chance to look ahead into the future, would you want to find out where
Let’s Get Lit! Why Children Need Stories
Elaine Yeoh
August 22, 2022
You pick your kids up from school, they get buckled in the car – and the storytelling begins (with no
Building Blocks of Creative Play with LEGO DUPLO
Elaine Yeoh
August 8, 2022
Any mama grew up with LEGO blocks and now starting their kids on their first sets? Amidst the many innovative
makchic Recommends: Parenting Resources We Love
Elaine Yeoh
July 25, 2022
All parents need support. As an authentic platform that aims to support, uplift and encourage mothers and families everywhere (it’s
What to Do: When Kids Fight With Their Friends
Elaine Yeoh
April 13, 2022
Kids fight. Period. Having a fall out is a normal part of friendship, be it with their siblings, classmates, or
12 Best Educational Apps for Young Learners for Safer Screen Time
Elaine Yeoh
February 26, 2022
With the inevitable rise of screen consumption (thanks, Covid!), and the development of increasingly innovative tablets and apps to meet
Ready to be an Explorer? Check out the Nature Kidventure at Sunway Putra Mall!
Elaine Yeoh
February 25, 2022
School’s out soon (again)! Wondering (or panicking?) about how you’re going to keep the kiddos entertained and busy over the
5 Ways Parents Can Encourage a Greater Love For STEM in Their Girls
Elaine Yeoh
February 11, 2022
Science (and STEM) is not a boy’s game, it’s not a girl’s game. It’s everyone’s game.’ – Nichelle Nichols Society has
6 Skills Every 21st Century Child Should Master
Elaine Yeoh
December 3, 2021
We live in a pivotal age of innovation, advancement and technology. Skills deemed as crucial in the past are now often
My Story: Raising unmaterialistic kids in a material world
Tze Yeng
November 29, 2021
I watched The Story of Stuff about 15 years ago. Statistics and its American-centric point of view aside, this short
Conversation Prompts To Get the Kids Talking
Elaine Yeoh
November 22, 2021
“Hi sweetheart! How was your day?” “Good.” End of conversation. Meaningful communication is key to any successful relationship, while also
