Preconception and Pregnancy
For children to learn optimally, they need to be cared before they are even born. Parents, especially mothers, ought to have a healthy mental health, get a balanced diet and folic acid, stop alcohol, reach a healthy body weight and be physically active. Preconception and pregnancy planning should not be overlooked if the society were to raise healthy, happy, successful and productive child.
Parenting Skills
Students whose parents are regularly involved in their education they perform well academically and get along with others. Parenting skills and styles will contribute to positive or negative outcomes, therefore parents need to be trained since they have a direct impact on children’s development, learning and achievement.
English Training
Young children who attend schools where English is the medium of instruction often struggle in the first months because linguistically and environmentally they don’t fit well. However, if parents have basic English skills they can speak and support their children. If parents or siblings speak English at home, the transition will be easier for the little ones once they start a school.
SES & Child Development
Undoubtedly, socioeconomic status - family income, parental education, and occupation status affects child’s health, cognitive and socioemotional outcomes. Their effects may predate birth and last throughout adulthood. Improving family’s SES is improving child’s academic performance and preparing him/ her for a successful life.
Child’s Brain Development
It is a fact that brain keeps growing, shaping and reshaping throughout life; however, once the window of opportunity is missed, it will be harder to fix the problem later in the life. The early years of child’s brain development is so important since it is the best time for laying the foundation for future learning, health and life success.
Preconception and Pregnancy
For children to learn optimally, they need to be cared before they are even born. Parents, especially mothers, ought to have a healthy mental health, get a balanced diet and folic acid, stop alcohol, reach a healthy body weight and be physically active. Preconception and pregnancy planning should not be overlooked if the society were to raise healthy, happy, successful and productive child.
Parenting Skills
Students whose parents are regularly involved in their education they perform well academically and get along with others. Parenting skills and styles will contribute to positive or negative outcomes, therefore parents need to be trained since they have a direct impact on children’s development, learning and achievement.
English Training
Young children who attend schools where English is the medium of instruction often struggle in the first months because linguistically and environmentally they don’t fit well. However, if parents have basic English skills they can speak and support their children. If parents or siblings speak English at home, the transition will be easier for the little ones once they start a school.
SES & Child Development
Undoubtedly, socioeconomic status - family income, parental education, and occupation status affects child’s health, cognitive and socioemotional outcomes. Their effects may predate birth and last throughout adulthood. Improving family’s SES is improving child’s academic performance and preparing him/ her for a successful life.
Child’s Brain Development
It is a fact that brain keeps growing, shaping and reshaping throughout life; however, once the window of opportunity is missed, it will be harder to fix the problem later in the life. The early years of child’s brain development is so important since it is the best time for laying the foundation for future learning, health and life success.