Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! Ever looked at your child gaming and thought, "What a waste of time!" But what if they’re not zoning out? What if they’re building skills like teamwork, strategy, and communication unconsciously? Before you blow your fuse and rush to confiscate the console, hit pause and take a closer look. Look beyond the game; at what’s really happening when they’re deep into that round of Minecraft or League of Legends. "Play is our brain's favourite way of learning." - Diane...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! The thirteen candles on the cake declare to the world that they are no longer the babies you think them to be. They are now officially the young adults, teenagers! The movie “Adolescence” has opened up the discussion once again about what’s happening to our kids as they navigate the turmoil created in their minds by the heady mix of their raging hormones and lure of social media. The present lives of the teenagers are far more complicated than ours ever were....
30 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! Imagine this: Your child falls and scrapes their knee. Who do they run to first? If it’s you, that’s trust in action. It’s not something we can buy or demand—it’s earned, nurtured, and strengthened over time. From the moment they’re born, trust is their first experience with the world. When it’s broken or neglected, children grow up struggling to trust others, forming relationships built on fear and doubt. But when trust is woven into their upbringing, it becomes...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! When you hear the words networking, you think of the corporate office, smartly dressed professionals and some serious interaction between go getters at work. But that's not it. Networking is about making deep connections that can assist in opening doors in the future. Children must be given a head start about acquiring this skill rather than waiting for them to learn it at work. Since the skill will definitely not be taught at school, it's essential that parents...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Let’s face it—juggling work, home, and parenting leaves little time for tutoring. But your child’s learning doesn’t have to suffer. What if I told you that improving your child’s grades is just one click away? With my downloadable worksheets, you get instant access to endless practice opportunities across math, grammar, letter writing, and more. Packed with engaging exercises in math, grammar, vocabulary, and more, these printables make learning simple and independent. Just download once, and...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! Have you ever wondered why you do what you do? Have you taken the time to explore other possibilities in your career, hobbies, or personal growth? What takes priority for you—exploration or persistence? Give it a thought. Understanding the balance between the two is crucial for progress and fulfilment. Let’s break it down. "A mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size." - Albert Einstein What's Exploration? Exploration is about stepping out...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! It’s an unsettling reality. Plagiarism, fake news, online scams—our digital lives are like the Wild West, unpredictable and risky. With AI reshaping our world, Meta altering its policies, and everything online being one click away, it’s become clear: teaching kids values, and life skills is no longer sufficient. You also need to prepare them to navigate the online world with confidence, safety, and responsibility. Here’s a guide to build your child’s digital...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! Is your overprotectiveness unintentionally shielding your child form learning from the best teacher - life itself? It's natural to want to protect them. But by bubble-wrapping them, protecting them from the real life challenges, you’re not allowing them the space they require to thrive, adapt, struggle and grow. It's time to step back and let the children explore and learn under your watchful eye. Watch them gain the confidence as they grow stronger, resilient...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome to the Tuesday Toots! Are you bubble-wrapping your child’s growth? Have you ever wondered if protecting your child from failure or discomfort might actually be slowing down their growth? It’s natural to want to shield them from struggles, but what if those challenges are essential for shaping their future? The truth is, life is the best teacher, and every experience – whether good or bad – is an opportunity for children to learn, grow, and develop crucial skills. So, how can we strike...
4 months ago • 4 min read