It is a fact of life that communication is a vital part of everyday life. When a child converses with others, you can gauge how proficient he or she is in self-expression. As a parent, doesn’t it make your heart sing when your child is able to communicate well with you as well as with others? Continue reading
In learning a language, there has to be input and engagement to ensure that an individual is able to apply what they are learning in order to learn from their mistakes and improve themselves. The effort that has to be expended in learning a language is immense. Language generally consists of three main components: speaking, reading, and writing. Can children be effectively taught to do these? Read on… Continue reading
In this ever-evolving world, language proficiency can be a massive advantage when you are trying to get around in life. Among all languages in use throughout the world, the English language is one of the most widely spoken globally. The English language has been and continues to be the most spoken language in the world, with over 300 million native speakers and almost a billion speakers that use it as a second language; that totals up to over 1.3 billion speakers. Continue reading
The ability of a child to learn and achieve in school and life is influenced by their early brain development. The quality of a child’s early experiences, whether favourable or unpleasant, has an impact on how their brain grows. Different parts of the brain control different capacities, such as movement, language, and emotion, and they develop at different speeds. Brain development builds on itself, as connections eventually link with each other in more complex ways. Continue reading
The current pandemic has changed the way we live our lives so much so that we’re starting to appreciate and reminisce about the little things we used to take for granted, such as the freedom to drive around town with our families, taking our children to the park, going shopping with the family, etc. Many parents are also beginning to worry about the impact this stay at home order is having on their children’s growth and development. Continue reading
“Love that it has nothing else in it apart from the fruit & veg!”
When a baby starts eating solid foods, it is definitely an exciting new page in life! This may take place anytime between 4 to 6 months of age, and most of the time, parents tend to start them off with a single pureed food at a time. As their baby gets used to eating, it’s not uncommon to find parents aspiring to introduce and offer all sorts of new variants of foods to their baby, not just to watch as they get their taste buds tickled, but also to provide the nutrients their precious baby needs. Continue reading
Attributed to Dr Lim Sze Wei, Consultant Orthopaedic, Spine and Trauma Surgeon, ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital
With schools reopening soon, it is time again for children to lug their heavy bags after almost two years of virtual learning. Prior to the pandemic, the topic of heavy school bags has been widely debated and the health issue that is commonly associated with it is scoliosis, a curvature of the spine that is often diagnosed in adolescents. Continue reading
2021年才迈入下半年，爱心专业月子中心已接获喜讯！爱心专业月子中心一直坚持自己的宗旨和使命，为所有妈妈们提供最优质的坐月服务，因此凭借专业的坐月服务经验成功入围《BabyTalk 与 MamaPapa 读者精选奖》评选中，并荣获“最佳月子中心奖（蕉赖·雪兰莪）”。 Continue reading
The prevalence of autism is growing worldwide. Since parents are the primary caregivers in most instances, their ability to detect the signs and symptoms of autism and respond correctly is critical if autistic people are to receive the best possible care. Parents must be well informed since autistic children’s families face significant financial and mental strain. Continue reading
People are often surprised when they hear that autism treatment can start as early as 18 months. Autism is a neurodevelopmental illness that causes a variety of social, communicative, and behavioural difficulties. All of these things make it difficult for the child to function and live a regular life. Abnormal genes, toxins, infections, and maternal effects such as stress and malnutrition all contribute to the brain’s failure to grow correctly during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood. Due to these reasons, the brain is unable to develop in terms of growth and maturity.
