Think about the last time you were challenged by something or someone. It could be the months of training for a marathon or an interview for a competitive job. You’ve probably thought about giving up or, thought that you couldn’t complete the task. But you did! Think about the feeling of accomplishment, satisfaction, and the
If you look through your child’s toys and bedroom, you might find an assortment of animal toys, clothes, decorations, movies, books, etc. It’s not a secret that many children love animals. Based on a study by Gail F. Melson, professor emeritus of developmental studies at Purdue University, an estimated 4 in 10 children begin life
In our increasingly globalised world, being bilingual can be extremely helpful in communicating with people of different cultures. Here at Piptree Early Learning, we believe that teaching your child a second language is also good for their mind. Contrary to popular belief, learning a second language does not cause language confusion, language delay, or cognitive
Resilience and perseverance are essential traits for children to develop. They are life skills that children take into adulthood and can affect how they grow up. Building resilience and perseverance in your child is important for their mental health as well as their physical health. It helps them to overcome obstacles more easily and reduces
In a world of globalisation, we are living in an increasingly diverse society. Your child will interact with people of different races, cultures, and abilities. They will have friends from child care or school who come from different family structures. Children notice these differences from a very young age but they haven’t been exposed to