“The dream must be kept alive in our children, and in good schools this can be felt higher up the age ranges as well as among the youngsters.” All children who enter primary school have this imagination, this love of discovery – the thrill of being praised following a success that stems from their own … Read more
Parents, by their very nature, want the best for their children and that means helping them grow up to be healthy, happy and successful – and a large part of that is helping them to do well at school. Perhaps frustratingly, once a child goes through the school gates, there is very little parents can … Read more
People sometimes wonder what the difference between an expat and a migrant is. It’s fairly straightforward – if you call yourself an expat family rather than an immigrant family, you’re making a distinction based on privilege. People who choose to live abroad and who can afford a far higher standard of living than the locals … Read more
Understanding and Protecting kids against Influenza I doubt there ’s any parent in Saigon who doesn’t at least know someone whose children were hit by this season’s powerful flu virus. If your own kids got it (you’ll probably have caught it too, if this was the case) you’ll know that this was a bad one … Read more
Clear alternatives to metal braces Orthodontists are concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity and/or disproportionate jaw relationships. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth, which can result in straightened teeth, a beautiful … Read more
Parents and teachers partnering up to enrich the learning experience. Choosing your child’s school is only the first step in a parent’s participation in the learning process. Besides supporting their teachers, parents can be very instrumental in helping their children succeed by working in productive partnership with their child and school. Below are eight every … Read more
Dr. Maria Montessori felt that the goal of the educational process should not be to fill a child with facts, but rather to cultivate a child’s own natural desire to learn Expats don’t lead the same kind of lives as other people, and that affects our parenting values too. Folks back home worry about their … Read more
How Westerners and Vietnamese differ on the method of putting their children to bed Text by Michael Arnold Image by Quinn Ryan Mattingly If there’s anything that’s a universal heart-warmer, it’s the sight of a sleeping kid snuggled up warmly beneath the blankets. No grumpy parent can resist that completely relaxed and totally intent expression … Read more
As a Saigon Dad, I’m always looking out for a little treat for my kid – while as a Saigon writer, I seem to spend an inordinate amount of time in cafés. When my little girl comes along with me, I have to get her something nice so that she’ll let me concentrate on my … Read more
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