June 2026

While encouraging communication is important, turning speaking practice into another performance-driven activity is what parents need to be cautious about. According to Dhall, parents should avoid: Forcing children to memorise speechesCorrecting every small mistakeComparing them with other childrenFocusing only on results and performanceExcessive correction can make children self-conscious and afraid of making mistakes. In contrast,…

Years from now, most children probably won’t remember the toy they got on a random Tuesday or what they had for dinner on a school night. But they often remember how bedtime felt. The voice that read one more page. The question that made them smile. The hug that came before the lights went out….