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Explore practical parenting strategies, effective learning techniques, and the latest education trends in Singapore.

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Study Guide for Effective Learning

Here’s the secret: super students and slow student have exactly the same potential. The only difference? Effective study strategies. When comparing themselves to the top student in school, many students […]

Beyond the Yusheng Toss: Why Family Communication Matters During Chinese New Year

The Moment That Matters On Chinese New Year’s Eve, our families stand around the dining table, chopsticks in hand. Someone tosses the yusheng high into the air. Everyone shouts in […]

Beyond the Yusheng Toss: Why Family Communication Matters During Chinese New Year

The Moment That Matters On Chinese New Year’s Eve, our families stand around the dining table, chopsticks in hand. Someone tosses the yusheng high into the air. Everyone shouts in […]

5 Education Trends in H1 2025 Every Singapore Parent Should Know

The first half of 2025 has seen significant shifts in the Singapore education scene — from policy updates to social challenges that impact the way our children learn and grow. […]

60 Years of Singapore – Life Skills Our Children Can Build for the Future

2025 marks Singapore’s 60th birthday — SG60. In just six decades, we have transformed from a young, vulnerable nation with limited resources into one of the world’s most stable, innovative, […]

PART 2: My Child Was Bullied—How Can I Help Them Heal and Feel Safe Again?

In Part 1, we talked about how to spot the signs of bullying and open up communication with your child. But what happens next—when the bullying has already happened? The […]

PART 1: Is My Child Being Bullied? A Wake-Up Call for Parents

The recent CNA survey revealing that nearly 1 in 3 secondary school students in Singapore have experienced bullying is a sobering reminder: bullying is real, it’s widespread, and often goes unreported. At […]

Raising Future-Ready Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Nurturing Core Values at Home

In a rapidly changing world, academic excellence alone is no longer the sole marker of success. As we prepare our children to thrive in an unpredictable future, instilling strong values […]

What Every Singapore Parent Should Know About MOE’s 21st Century Competencies Framework

In today’s ever-evolving world, preparing our children for exams alone is no longer enough. With globalisation, shifting demographics, and rapid technological advancement shaping our future, students must be equipped with […]

How to Spot and Curb Procrastination in Your Child Over the Holidays

The school holidays are here, and while it’s a well-deserved break for children, it can also lead to unproductive habits like excessive screen time, irregular routines, and procrastination. For parents, […]

A New Era in Learning: How EdTech Masterplan 2030 is Shaping Singapore’s Students’ Futures

Singapore’s education system is evolving rapidly, and the EdTech Masterplan 2030 is at the forefront of this change. With personalized learning tools, adaptive digital platforms, and AI-driven feedback, students are […]

A Decade of Growth: The Crucial Role of Family Support in Singapore’s Education Journey

In Singapore, our education journey spans 10 transformative years—6 years of primary education followed by 4 years of secondary school—before our children transition to tertiary education in polytechnics or junior […]

Unlocking the Power of Communication and Emotional Intelligence in Kids

Communication and emotional intelligence are at the heart of successful relationships and personal well-being. For children aged 7 to 9, learning how to express themselves and manage their emotions can […]

Embracing the Future: How AI is Revolutionizing Your Child’s Education in Singapore

In Singapore’s fast-evolving education landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way students learn and prepare for the future. From personalized study tools to platforms enhancing teacher-student […]

Start 2025 Strong: The Power of Goal Setting for Kids

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the new one. For kids, setting goals is not […]

Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: 3 Skills Every Leader Should Learn Over the Holidays

The holidays are not just a time for fun and relaxation—they’re also an excellent opportunity to equip your child with essential life skills that build leadership potential. By focusing on […]

10 Skills Your Child Will Master at I Am Gifted!™ This Holiday Season

The holidays are more than just a time to relax—they’re also an opportunity for growth. At I Am Gifted!™, we believe in helping children unlock their potential through a transformative 4-day […]

Preparing Your Child for the New Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC): What Parents Need to Know

Starting from 2027, the educational landscape in Singapore will undergo a significant transformation with the introduction of the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC), which will replace the existing O-Level and […]

Building Self-Esteem and Responsibility in Young Learners

As parents, we all want to see our children grow into confident, responsible individuals who can navigate life’s challenges with ease. During the critical ages of 7 to 9, children […]

PSLE Success: Essential Support Strategies for Busy Parents

The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is a significant milestone in your child’s academic journey. As a parent, your support is crucial to their success. Here are some tips on […]

Ace Your PSLE: Top 10 Actionable Tips for Students

The Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) is an important step in your academic journey. Preparing effectively can help you perform your best. Here are some actionable tips to help you […]

Making the Most of the June School Holidays: A Guide for Parents and Kids

The June school holidays are a wonderful opportunity for relaxation and enrichment. As the academic year pauses, parents and children can use this break to engage in activities that are […]

Navigating Parenthood: The 5E’s Parenting Framework for Holistic Child Development

Parenting is an intricate blend of art and science, requiring a thoughtful approach to nurture well-rounded individuals. Amidst the myriad of parenting styles and advice, the 5E’s Parenting Framework stands […]

Embracing Curriculum Changes: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating New Educational Landscapes in 2024

As the educational landscape evolves, Singapore’s curriculum adjustments aim to meet the changing demands of the modern world and prepare our students for future challenges. February 2024 brings a fresh […]

Navigating the New School Year: A Parent’s Guide to Setting Goals and Creating a Conducive Learning Environment

As the new school year begins, it’s an opportune time for parents to help their children set meaningful academic and personal goals. This not only boosts their motivation but also […]

Instilling a Growth Mindset in Your Child: Proven Strategies for Success

It can be difficult to equip your child with the tools they need to succeed in life, but teaching them the importance of a growth mindset is one of the […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Algebra: Understanding its Crucial Role in Secondary School Maths

Algebra is a fundamental area of mathematics that forms the foundation of more complex mathematics students typically encounter at the secondary school level. It is an intriguing and often challenging […]

Stepping Up: Overcoming the Challenges of Transitioning from Primary to Secondary School

There are several common challenges that students in Singapore may face when transitioning from primary to secondary level education. Challenges include adjusting to new academic demands and coping with changes […]

The Studying Environment of a Straight A Student

One secret to how straight A students get their good results is their studying environment. Believe it or not, your studying environment can severely affect your state of mind and […]

How do straight A students study?

Have you ever wondered how some of your classmates can achieve superhuman grades while you are struggling to pass some subjects? Or how you seem to study twice as hard […]

How to Deal with Negativity in the Covid-19 Crisis

Ding! Another notification from your phone. You click on it excitedly hoping for some shred of good news in these dark times, but you’re only met with more scary and […]

3 Tips to Stay Focused and Motivated at Home

Are you upset at having to work/study from home? Are you finding it hard to be productive and resist the temptation of lazing around in bed all day? If you […]

3 Ways to Improve Family Communication at Home

With the new Circuit Breaker rules, families all over Singapore are now struggling to maintain their sanity as they are forced to stay home during this period. On top of […]

Dealing with SG Circuit Breaker

Times are tough. The Covid-19 situation has disrupted our normal lifestyles and thrown us into an unprecedented era of chaos. We live in a scary world right now – can’t […]

How to stay focus? 5 steps to gain more focus

From our 17 years of experience training in the I Am Gifted! school holiday programmes as well as workshops in hundreds of schools in Singapore, we believe we have discovered […]

How to do well for Math & Science?

Mastering the Application for Math & Science Based Subjects Unlike Languages, Mathematics and Science subjects usually have one specific correct answer. This makes mastering the ability to answer and apply […]

How to Choose the Right Career Path

Are you in the midst of figuring what to do in the future? Let us give you some career advice! If you’re still in school and think that it’s still […]

How to choose the right scholarship?

If you are having trouble deciding if you should apply for a scholarship or what scholarship to apply for, you’ve come to the right place! Here are 4 questions you […]

How to Choose the Right Course for Me?

“I don’t even know what I want to study…” “I’m only 18 years old. How can you expect me to know what I want to do in the future?” Does […]

How to Manage Time? (with DERP!)

[mashshare] He who masters his time, masters his life. Have you wondered why some students not only excelled academically, but also found the time to be heavily involved in various […]

Finding Purpose: What Should I Do with My Life?

This is the story of Edwin Tan, graduate of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with an Honours degree in Electrical & ElectRonic Engineering (EEE). Read more about Edwin on The Straits […]

Get Motivated with the Power of Words

In a blog post on Huffpost, The Power of Spoken Words, the author, Dr Hyder Zeahed described words be “the most powerful force available to humanity” and to “have energy […]

Effective Parenting Tips for Raising Children

Wouldn’t it be amazing if every child is born with an instruction manual? Imagine not having to worry a day about how to talk to your child, how to discipline […]

Creating an Optimal Learning Environment

[mashshare] When preparing for exams, just going to school and attending school holiday programmes are not going to cut it. Ultimately, it all goes down to you doing your own […]

5 Signs That You Are A Cool Parent

[mashshare] Many children complain that they are unable to communicate with their parents because of ‘generation gap’, that their parents do not understand them and they would rather choose to […]

5 Bad Habits of Reading

[mashshare] “Kids, as young as 3 years old, sent for reading classes”. “Ministry of Education (MOE) announces plans to roll out extensive reading and writing related lessons in Kindergartens island-wide”. […]

4 Reasons why you have become the WORST parent

[mashshare] We will always remember the day – after a long day in labor, a ridiculously painful battle, a few scratch marks or bite marks on the love of your […]

4 Common Parenting Pitfalls that will leave your child with LOW Self-Esteem

[mashshare] As a parent, you need to recognize that you can make a difference on how lovable and capable you child feel about themselves. It is what you say and […]

3 Super Memory Techniques to Teach Your Children

[mashshare] Using these techniques, your children can easily remember what they studied. Here, we share with you one of our memory hacks we share in our school holiday programme to […]

3 Stages of Procrastination Our Kids & Teens Go Through

[mashshare] As children grow up and ascend up the education system, many parents of graduates from our school holiday programmes share that they are realizing that their kids are coming home […]

3 Common Types of Parents Today: What Kind of Parent Are You?

Have you ever wondered to yourself: What kind of parent am I?  Perhaps when you first heard about the news that you will soon become a mom or a dad, […]

Study Guide for Effective Learning

Here’s the secret: super students and slow student have exactly the same potential. The only difference? Effective study strategies. When comparing themselves to the top student in school, many students […]

Managing Stress & Negative Emotions

We all experience fear, anger, hatred or some other form of negative emotion in varied intensity at certain stages of our lives. Most of us find it challenging to stay […]

Smart Goal Setting, The Power of Goals

[mashshare] “… everything I have achieved and accomplished did not happen by chance. Instead, it happened because I dreamed it and designed it clearly in my goals…” These are the […]

Memory Hacks to Boost My Memory

“One of the questions the trainers of the I Am Gifted! Programme love asking the kids and parents is – How many of you think you have good memory? More […]

You Cannot Fail

[mashshare] If you are reading this, you must know that: You. Can. Never. Fail. You are probably wondering right now, thinking to yourself about all the times you messed something […]

3 Common Types of Parents: What Kind of Parent Are You?

Have you ever wondered to yourself: What kind of parent am I?  Perhaps when you first heard about the news that you will soon become a mom or a dad, […]

Parenting through Tough Love – How to Deal with Spoilt Kids?

Now, better than ever, is the best time for us to be alive – we live longer today than ever in history, economic growth has allowed for most of the […]

What is STEM and How is it relevant?

Arguably popularized by the Obama administration’s ‘Educate to Innovate’ campaign in 2009, STEM was first given its great limelight in efforts to encourage more American students to take up and […]

How to Stay Focused? 5 Steps to Gain More Focus

From our 17 years of experience training in the I Am Gifted! school holiday programmes as well as workshops in hundreds of schools in Singapore, we believe we have discovered […]

Why Is My Child So Lazy? – 3 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Child

Previously we have mentioned and met a handful of parents that come through our I Am Gifted!TM school holiday programmes thinking that they know their kids well. Some of these […]

How to Build Rapport with your Child? – Even if you don’t see eye-to-eye

“If we want our children to open up to us, and listen to us willingly, then we must first build rapport with them. When they feel that they can trust […]

Why living a Productive lifestyle is key in today’s Education

From mounting tests, assignments and CCAs to community involvement and external events; every child just gets busier as they climb the system and ascend into higher education. Today’s education landscape, […]

How to be Successful in the 21st Century? (5 Key Skills Every Child Need & How Parents play a part.)

The old, classic advice: Study HARD, get good GRADES, go to UNIVERSITY, get a good JOB, save your MONEY, buy a HOUSE…. This advice probably rings true for almost all […]

The #1 Lesson On Procrastination Every Child Learns Too Late

In a previous article, 3 Stages Of Procrastination Our Kids & Teens Go Through, we recognize that procrastination is something everyone is guilty of doing at some point in time. […]

Top 3 Focuses for Effective Exam Preparation

From the infamous ‘I Sued The School System’ viral video by Youtuber, Prince Ea, to the more recent ‘Life Beyond Grades’ movement initiated by a group of concerned local Singaporean parents, […]

How to Start Taking Action Now

Right when the year started, you sat down in front of your computer, logged into Facebook and painstakingly wrote an amazing list of goals for the year. We call them […]

6 Tips to Promote Growth Mindset

Mindset refers to an established set of attitudes we have developed overtime from influencing factors like upbringing, culture and past experiences. Our mindset shapes our everyday lives. It affects the beliefs you have about who you are and what you are capable of.