21st Century Skills

Today, video games have transcended their traditional role as entertainment and have become powerful educational tools. Research has shown that video games can significantly enhance children’s learning experiences when used mindfully. Previously, we have written about video games and their benefits in empowering emotional intelligence….

In today’s digital age, emotional intelligence is crucial for individual success and social well-being. In this context, video games are fertile ground for exploring and developing such competence. Beyond mere entertainment, video games offer a unique platform to immerse oneself in complex emotional situations and…

What does it take for a child to thrive in the 21st century? Nowadays, the concerns of parents go beyond enrolling their child in a good school.  As a parent in this era, there are so many things to consider when raising a child.  With…

Nowadays, it’s not unusual to see kids using a gadget. In fact, computers, laptops, mobile phones, and the Internet are now a common part of children’s everyday life.  From online schooling to playing games or watching movies, children are well versed in using digital technology…

As much as you want to protect your child from hardships and pains, the truth is that life will not always be a walk in the park.  Your child needs to be prepared to handle the problems and challenges that they will face in the…

Children may still not be able to know how to deal with people who look different or act differently. Growing up, they see the same set of people in their family and community.  Thus, interacting with people from a different country, race or religion can…

Mash&Co, an award-winning educational app for kids, is now available in the Philippines.    Designed for preschoolers from 3 to 6 years-old, the fun app features a young mushroom named Mash and a wacky snail named Periwinkle whose mission is to save the forest from drought….

On March 22 of each year, we celebrate World Water Day, established by the United Nations in 1992 to remind everyone that water is a very precious asset to cherish and safeguard over time.

The important thing is that every child desire to learn. Learning to learn is the skill that allows us to organize our learning pattern through the best strategies and tools according to our needs. The European Commission considers it a “key competence” to be an…

Fear, joy, happiness, anger. We experience emotions every day. Recognizing and managing these emotions is essential to achieve our own and others’ wellbeing. Emotional intelligence is what we need to develop to manage ourselves better, integrate thoughts and feelings, make conscious choices, and be pro-active…