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Adolescence has always been a time of change, but today’s teenagers are living in a world that moves much faster than the one we grew up in. Their days are filled with academic pressure, shifting...

It is the time of the year when high school exam results are being released and we hear celebratory cheers in homes. But amidst the excitement, an important question often goes unasked: What comes...

School meals are part of children's everyday lives and affect their health, growth and learning. The food children consume at school directly impacts their energy levels, concentration and mood. Yet,...

As an educational psychologist, I have always seen that the emotional state of a child is shaped by the adults around them. Children, especially those in their early years, are like emotional sponges....

Respect for teachers is fundamental to a healthy educational environment. By encouraging positive behaviours in children, we can strengthen the teacher-student relationship and foster a supportive...

Numerous research studies have established a significant correlation between childhood obesity and academic performance. A comprehensive meta-analysis published in the "International Journal of...

Raising a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is a journey that demands exceptional care, patience, and a myriad of resources to support both the child and their caregivers.Parents of SEN...

With CBSE exams around the corner and other high schoolers gearing up for their last semester, exam time is always stressful for students, parents, and teachers. The following strategies can be...

Usually, in education, accessibility features are solely seen for students with disabilities, but the truth is that a wide variety of children can benefit from them.Through the lens of universal...

Qatar successfully delivered a spectacular Fifa 2022 with beautiful memories and some great lessons. For Qatar it was was a huge undertaking, but it was delivered with such grace, diligence, bravery,...

All children need to release pent-up energy, relax, meditate, or process overwhelming feelings in school. Offering a sensory room — an indoor space where students can deal with the stress of any...

Every classroom has neurodiverse students, and it is essential to engage them so that they are focused and ready to learn.Neurodiversity can be seen in every classroom, and we need to incorporate the...

Most of our educators in the Middle East are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Our teachers should be prepared to teach and support students whose cultural-linguistic backgrounds...

A warm smile can go a long way toward helping students who are struggling academically.We have heard that rules without relationships lead to rebellion. This sentiment rings true even in our lives....

Often as parents, we consider what our children will need when they return to school, and we usually concentrate on getting them school supplies to get through the school year. However, the most...

The time that teenagers and tweens spend on YouTube, TikTok, and other video-sharing sites has taken off during the pandemic, while reading time amongst these age groups remains flat.Summer is a...

As we get settled into the summer, for parents, it is an excellent time to reflect on how the past year went. By engaging in intentional reflection, we can uncover what areas our children struggled...

We adopt a more inclusive model in our schools with every passing year. As more special educational needs students find a place in general education, their social inclusion requires more effort on our...

Teachers have a unique relationship with their students and they are usually aware of when students are going through a tough time emotionally. Caring for students' mental health is essential in...

There are many assumptions of compulsory education. One among them is that young people need to understand and do certain things that will help them grow intellectually.Another view is that education...