She was reading at three. He asks about black holes at dinner. Or your child is clearly bright, yet bored and underachieving at school. Many parents wonder: is my child gifted? An IQ assessment can help answer that — but not every question. What is it? An IQ assessment is a set of puzzles, questions […]
When people picture ADHD, they imagine a boy bouncing off the walls. So ADHD in girls — especially quiet, dreamy girls — is often the last thing anyone considers. Boys are diagnosed far more often. But many girls aren’t less likely to have ADHD — they’re more likely to be missed, sometimes until their teens […]
You’ve booked the assessment. Now: what do I tell my child? Should we practise? What if they have a bad day? Don’t worry — most children actually enjoy it. What happens Your child works one-to-one with a psychologist on puzzles, questions, memory games, and some reading, writing or maths. A session usually takes two to […]
PSLE is over. It’s tempting to relax. But for many children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia or anxiety, the bigger challenge comes next: secondary school changes almost everything at once. What changes Primary school Secondary 1 A few teachers who know your child well A different teacher for almost every subject Mostly one classroom Moving between […]
“Five more minutes.” If you hear that at 10pm, you’re not alone. Screens are part of homework, friendships and downtime — and they’re often eating into sleep. This isn’t about banning devices. It’s about balancing screen time and sleep, and protecting the hour before bed. What MOH recommends Singapore’s Ministry of Health guidance, updated in […]
Some children make friends easily. Others hover at the edge of the playground, struggle to lose a game, or come home saying, “Nobody wants to play with me.” Social skills for kids can be taught and practised — and home is the safest place to start. Pick one skill at a time. 1. Play board […]
Your child’s psychological report is finally here — 15 pages of scores, tables and terms like “Working Memory Index”. Many parents read it three times and still aren’t sure what it means. Here’s a quick guide. Start with two sections If you’re short on time, read the summary and the recommendations first. They tell you […]
Your child knows the answer at home. But in a timed exam hall, the words blur or the clock runs out. Access arrangements (AA) may help. AA are changes to exam conditions for students with special educational needs. They don’t make the exam easier. They remove barriers so your child’s real ability can show. What’s […]
“Why can my child play games for hours but struggle to finish homework?” Many parents of children with suspected or diagnosed ADHD ask this. One possible explanation is hyperfocus: becoming so absorbed in an activity that it is difficult to notice time passing or switch tasks. It can happen with games, books, hobbies or even […]
“My Child Struggles with Chinese.” When a child is doing badly in Chinese, the concern is often about more than grades. Revision may take hours that could go towards other subjects. Homework may end in tears, and parents may worry about how Mother Tongue results will affect secondary school choices. It is understandable to consider […]
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