Top tips for emigrating with children Transitioning from one job to another, especially if they are on two different geographical meridians, is exciting. New perspectives, new possibilities and new enticing challenges in our own eyes make everything look perfect. But, no matter how we picture and project our expectations, transitions in action are tough. And … Read more
“Mom, what’s happening with these pimples on my face?” “Oh, don’t worry, I had them too…” Many people feel acne is a natural condition that should be accepted. It happens to almost 80 percent of the population between 15 and 30 years of age. That’s why they feel that one day it comes, if you’re … Read more
Is teaching children in the home really a viable alternative to traditional schooling? Homeschooling parent and professional teacher Ian Kutschke shares his views and experiences. The father of two boys, Ian Kutschke’s decision to homeschool in Ho Chi Minh City was made back home in Canada before the family arrived. When Ian’s wife Lizzy found … Read more
Yoga for mindfulness in the elementary classroom What’s the big deal about yoga, anyway? Isn’t it just a bunch of people rolling around on mats, twisting themselves into pretzels or passing out in an overheated room? Far from it. Any yogi will tell you it’s not a form of exercise, but a way of life. … Read more
British Education Startup to Launch a Learning Community in Vietnam Like almost every major city worldwide, HCMC is home to a burgeoning array of modern international schools serving both local and Expat families. For the learning communities that surround international schools, the launch of Kidsnschools fills a white space in the market. This compelling concept … Read more
“‘Do something ‘booky’? Hold on, let me just find an app for that…” In a world increasingly dominated by screen technology, are printed books still relevant? The answer, of course, is yes! Concern is growing over the number of hours children spend absorbed in their tablets and smartphones, and most adults would also admit they … Read more
Oi speaks with Ms. Trang Nguyễn, the founder of Aurora International Preschool of The Arts, about the Reggio Emilia Approach and what’s important in education today Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you opened Aurora? I graduated from the Pedagogy Ho Chi Minh City University and RMIT Vietnam. While I have … Read more
Soon to celebrate its one-year anniversary, Oi speaks to Founder and Principal of Anne Hill International School about her students, teachers and expansion plans for the future Since Anne Hill International School’s (AHI) opening last year, have there been any new developments or expansions to the facilities? New developments are ongoing, as we are constantly … Read more
The right age to give kids their own phone has always been… up to the parents. Should I give my 11-year-old daughter a mobile phone? Giving one to her is a passport to technological freedom and opens the floodgates to problems like cyber game addiction and other social issues. Is there an appropriate age for … Read more
More and more Vietnamese women are choosing to be child-free Thu Nguyen has been married for more than nine years now and does not have a child. But that hasn’t deterred her parents from giving her traditional herbs “to help her conceive” because they still cannot believe her decision to remain childless. Thu, 37, does … Read more
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