Acne Agony

“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

Namaste

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

Kidsnschools

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

The Reggio Emilia Approach

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

The Arts: The Crucial Puzzle Piece in Education

Although some may regard art education as a luxury, simple creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development For me, growing up in the Philippines meant that I was extremely fortunate to have been taught music 
and dance as early as pre-school. By the time I graduated from high school, I had … Read more

Connecting with Kids

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

Judith Fox Visits Cognita Schools in Vietnam

International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC), International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) and International School Ho Chi Minh City – American Academy students joined for a morning talk with Judith Fox hosted at the ISHCMC campus. Judith Fox, the sister of Terry Fox was in the city for the annual Terry Fox Run. As one … Read more

Getting a Grip

There is a great deal of things that you can do to prepare children to become successful writers. The stages of physical writing development in the Early Years can be tricky and different children show different levels of dexterity at different times. It is useful to know the various phases of ‘grip’ children move through … Read more

An Inspired Summer

Sometimes you just have to relax and reconnect, and with summer around the corner, now is the ideal time to re-energize and rediscover that sense of harmony. To cater to this, La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc, MGallery By Sofitel, has created their unique An Inspired Summer program. Drawing upon four pillars of hospitality — culture, design, gastronomy and well-being — the program provides two … Read more