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The science is clear: chores have huge benefits for kids. So why do surveys show the rates of childhood chores going down? In our modern world of parenting, we could hypothesize many factors: our kids are busier than ever with extracurricular activities, more homework, too much technology and screentime; OR we are busier than ever, and it takes MORE work to allow a clumsy three-year-old to sweep the floor than to do it ourselves. So how do we bridge this gap between what we know is best for our kids and doing it?The Chore Gap: Aspirational Parenting versus Reality ParentingMy...

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Mid-quarantine I started doing mini preschool units with my three year old while my daughter napped. We were all going a little stir crazy and I needed some motivation to do something more intentional and creative with my son during this time.I did this for about a month or so and it was a really great way to spend some quality time together around learning. I was finding it hard to sit down and play with my son and found that teaching him helped me to be more present. I will be sharing all of our units that we did...

Transitioning from kindergarten to primary school is a big leap – not just for children but for parents, too. It’s an exciting time, but there are many changes that come with “big school” which can seem a little scary. We caught up with ALLISON BANBURY, Principal of ESF Tung Chung International Kindergarten to find out more about their Kindy transition programme, and how kids are preparing for the next step in their education. The through-train concept Hopping on ESFs through-train at preschool offers more than just peace of mind for parents, it also makes for an easier transition to big...

My daughter missed the last three months of her preschool year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but I'm not at all concerned about "kindergarten readiness." As we enter the summer months, in fact, I'm not doing anything to prepare her for kindergarten - and I think that's perfectly fine. Last year, I enrolled my then 4-year-old in a state-funded Pre-K program. She attended for three hours a day, five days a week. My entire purpose for putting her in preschool was for the social enrichment. I wanted her to learn how to follow directions, work cooperatively, and make friends. While...