The late Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations once said: “Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”
As we appreciate all the teachers that have made a difference this May 16th, we also remember the children who might not have the same opportunities and access to education,
I am a mother of 3 young children. I had to face many different choices when they were born. Should I try formula, when breastfeeding was too hard? Should they
With a new government installed after the 14th General Election, it is natural to expect massive overhauls and changes from bottom up. The Education Ministry, led by Dr. Maszlee Malik, is
Empathy is a big buzz word in parenting, child-rearing and 21st century skills at the moment. We all know what it literally means, i.e. to understand someone else’s situation or
Most parents have heard of the Kumon Method, but what do you really know about this respected brand, now in its 60th year? Four million children from age four to
Many Malaysians remember a childhood infused with nature. Climbing trees in our kampung, holidays on the beach, or running around in playgrounds and biking on dirt paths. In this day
Come Teacher’s Day, stories of inspiring teachers often fill our social media timelines. It may not be an exaggeration to say that Malaysians’ all-time favourite Teacher’s Day story is perhaps
You get an inkling that Maria Montessori’s legacy in early childhood education is special indeed, when you consider some facts. Both of Google’s founders – Larry Page and Sergey Brin
Lucky kids in cities like London get to sleep over in amazing public spaces like museums. Now Malaysian kids can do the same – but with sharks as overnight companions!
Most parents, at one time or another, think “Wow, my kid is amazing!” But we’re not experts, so we don’t really know how amazing they are. What you experience is
When you think of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, your mind probably conjures up images of little scientists pouring coloured liquids into beakers from Erlenmeyer flasks, or teeny
Horlicks and the Malaysian Association for Social Workers (MASW) have partnered to make access to education easier for the children of Kampung Chuweh, Perak.
With her toddler in preschool for more than a year now, Uma weighs in on how it has benefited her 3-year-old.
When preschool gets competitive, Khairun wonders if there’s a better way to educate her children and discovers a radical idea that might just work for them.
Preschool is a child’s first exposure to learning in a social environment. Learn the questions every parent should ask to find the best school fit for your child.
What exactly is an “enrichment mall”, you ask? It’s a place where urban mothers shop and pamper themselves while their children learn and have fun – all under one roof.
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