The learning environment and experiences your child immerse in influence their development in all areas - physical, social, emotional and cognitive. How can you encourage child-centred play and exploration in a home learning environment? Lisamarie Hughes, Principal of EtonHouse International School Sentosa, and Luna Deller, Principal of EtonHouse International School Thomson, take a deep dive into the differences between child-responsive and child-led learning and share approaches to fostering a love of learning through innovative play experiences.
How can you support your child in Mandarin language acquisition, especially if you don’t speak the language? In this podcast, Priscilia Lim, Principal of EtonHouse Pre-School Robertson Walk and Sim Jianing, Mandarin Teacher at EtonHouse Pre-School Zhong Hua, discuss approaches to cultivating a genuine connection to Mandarin in young learners in school and at home. We also share practical tips you can try with your child to make learning Mandarin fun.
To reduce the jealousy, frustration, and competition that comes with sibling squabbles, we invited Matthew Scott, Principal of Middleton International School and father of 3 children, and Stephanie Chalmers, Parent Educator and mother of 2 children, to discuss approaches to using these conflicts as teaching moments to help their children form a loving bond with each other.
We are back! In our first podcast episode of 2022, we explore why, as parents, we often struggle to accept our children’s feelings. And how can we overcome this so we can be there for our children and help them feel better? We find out more in a chat with experienced parenting professionals, Tracy Dawson from EtonHouse International School Sentosa and Stephanie Chalmers, Parent Educator and our EtonHouse parent.
Power struggles with our children are inevitable. Instead of getting angry or asking your child to 'stop it already', seize these opportunities to learn how to better communicate with each other. In this podcast, we take a deep dive into Respectful Parenting, a parenting approach close to our heart. Hear from Rebecca Gough, Principal of EtonHouse International Pre-School Mountbatten 718, and Sophia Klopp, our EtonHouse parent and a Certified Parent Educator of Positive Discipline, as they share approaches to incorporate respectful parenting in your daily interactions with your children.
A healthy body ensures your child is in the optimal condition to learn and fulfil their potential. It is, therefore, beneficial to understand your child’s development at each stage of growth to help support and nurture their minds and bodies. We share key factors to providing a healthy and secure environment for our children in this podcast with Dr Amy Wang, Specialist in Paediatric Medicine from Raffles Hospital and Denise Teo, Pedagogue from EtonHouse International School.
Our Design & Technology teacher from EtonHouse Orchard, Adrian Bennett, is also a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS holder for the longest triathlon completed. In this podcast, Adrian together with Ng Yi-Xian, Executive Director of EtonHouse International Education Group, who is also an avid sportsman, share tips on training the mind and body, and strategies on how to build grit and perseverance in our children to help them cope with the challenges as they grow.
Stress and mental health problems can even affect young children. Depression, anxiety and other disorders are often a reflection of the circumstances at home and/or school or the wider society. Many of these factors go unnoticed and sometimes it can be too late when these observations aren’t addressed at an early stage. How can you ensure your child’s emotional wellbeing and build on their resilience to cope with challenges in life? We share more in this podcast with Dr Gina Dahel from International Medical Clinic and Nysa Kaparani, student and moderator from EtonHouse Orchard.
Jump, skip, hop, splash and stomp! All children have a keen sense of curiosity and love to explore, but how do parents encourage this while ensuring their young ones stay safe? Save the bubble wrap and join us at our luncheon webinar with Dr Diana Lin from Urgent Care Clinic International, where she shares tips and takes questions on early childhood safety and injury prevention.
What do parents need to know about cyber safety, and what are the common threats children face online? As the world moves deeper into the digital realm with home based learning from the pandemic onset, more time is spent on devices. At the same time, there is no one controlling the internet and cyberspace for children. It is important for parents and children to be equipped with cyber wellness. We share more in this podcast with Peter Dart, EtonHouse PYP coordinator and Common Sense Media and SeeSaw Ambassador.
How can you nurture positive and respectful relationships with your children? ‘The EtonHouse Parenting’ series host interactive webinars with experts who share practical hands-on strategies and real-life experiences to help parents develop deep, meaningful and sustainable relationships with their children. Our first session, ‘The Language Of Kindness - How do you nurture empathy in your toddler?’ is out now.
University options and career pathways are important and critical considerations for all families. However, it looks different for every individual student. Some know as early as their primary or secondary years on what they would want to pursue as a career option while others may take up to their undergraduate years to figure things out. There are many questions that come to the fore when families start to think of this and we hope this sharing will aid you and your children as they embark on this very exciting and significant journey. We speak to Hannah Thompson, Careers and University Guidance Counsellor at EtonHouse International School Orchard to find out more.
In this podcast we discuss the EAL programme at EtonHouse International School. English as an Additional Language(EAL) learning caters to students whose native language isn't English and require assistance to develop proficiency in the English language. Students come from diverse backgrounds, and in keeping with the IBO's philosophy of intercultural understanding and respect, EtonHouse recognises that learning an additional language together with maintaining the student's mother tongue is essential as language is our means of thinking and communicating. How do we get students well equipped in the language so that they can take an active role in the classroom and maintain a seamless pathway towards their higher education?
We speak to Kieran Macken, EAL coordinator and teacher at EtonHouse Orchard to find out more.
When we see the world through a child’s eyes, we experience it like no other, their constant wonder and curiosity inspires us every day. In this podcast, we speak to the principal of EtonHouse Sentosa, Lisamarie on how being around children constantly has impacted her life.
Being a teacher is more than just a job, it is a calling and comes with many challenges and opportunities. To honour their passion and dedication, we speak to 3 teachers from the EtonHouse International Group in our latest podcast to find out more about their inspiring journey as an educator and all that they have come to achieve in this wonderful journey.
Taking on the role of a new principal is no easy feat, furthermore amidst these uncertain times and having to implement safety measures while still ensuring that learning happens can prove to be a challenge. In this podcast, we have a chat with Christopher Quinn as he takes on the leadership role for EtonHouse Orchard and moves it to the next level in its growth and development with 13 years of experience as an educator.
Are you a soon-to-be parent or a parent of a newborn? There must be questions concerning your child's sleep routines and patterns. How can we help nurture healthy sleep habits? In this podcast, we speak to Louise Duncan from Petite Dreamers, where they specialise in sleep routines for babies with step-by-step customised plans to help parents.
How can we keep our children safe in the digital age? The internet provides a wonderful platform for children to learn and be entertained. However, there are also risks and challenges involved when learning happens online. In this podcast, we speak to Nina Bual, an in-house entrepreneur at The Creative Square Company. Nina has supported organisations in reducing cyber risk through awareness and online training.
Our latest podcast is all about crisis management and keeping the community safe during this pandemic. ‘Unprecedented’ is one of the most popular words since the Covid19 outbreak. So how have organisations adapted to implications that have no precedence? Especially schools that are the epicenter of communities and an intrinsic part of the lives of parents, teachers, and students. Join us as we speak to Evelyn Tay, Group Director, Human Resource & Operations at EtonHouse International School.
What is Respectful Parenting? What does it look like when it comes to parenting and real-life interactions with children? In our latest podcast, we speak to Li Ling Phua, Director of Chapter Zero, who has been instrumental in creating a large community of parents and caregivers who are passionate about supporting children respectfully.