Do you know? 
Recent brain/mind research and new theories of human intelligence point to 3 specific ways to maximize the development of each child. You can bring out your child’s full potential by:
1. Providing a conducive and fun environment to help stimulate learning
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The optimal learning environment is one that is positive and relaxed, one where a child is encouraged to ask questions and look for solutions. By emphasizing the importance of the learning process, children discover for themselves that making mistakes is a natural progression in learning. This in turn helps to channel their focus away from achieving short-term goals such as merely doing well for an exam, to seeking more knowledge and acquiring new skills for learning’s sake. Children with such internal drive have been consistently shown by decades of research to be more successful when they are adults. 
2. Developing strong support and relationships between caregivers, educators, and the child. 
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Young children experience their world as an environment of relationships, and these relationships affect virtually all aspects of their development &#8211; intellectual, social, emotional, physical, behavioural, and moral. Do you remember the days where your learning was affected by the extent you liked or dislike a teacher? Indeed, the quality and stability of a child&#8217;s human relationships with their teachers, peers and parents will lay the foundation for a wide range of developmental outcomes that will significantly impede or support a child pursuing their personal aspirations in life.
3. Matching teaching styles to the child&#8217;s natural interests, passion and learning style  <img onerror="kspReplaceCdn(this)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-50859 aligncenter" src="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/fc3-1.jpg" alt="flying cape" width="650" height="274" />
It is no secret that we learn differently and are motivated by different things. Valuing each child as an individual capable of making progress and understanding the various ways that a child is inclined to learn is an essential component in how that child learns.  Embracing learner diversity in a classroom is vital to maximise the potential of the child. 
Keep and grow the spark of learning in your child 
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Parents play an essential role by being actively involved in the child&#8217;s learning. Getting active input from your child and his/her teacher can make a huge difference in the child&#8217;s developmental process. Furthermore, there are also systematic approaches in the form of assessments which can help identify your child&#8217;s interests, passion and learning style but make sure you choose tools which have been validated and backed by appropriate research and then always cross verify the results with both you and your child&#8217;s personal experiences and feedback! 
Need suggestions? 
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Flying Cape is currently offering a 2 Day power-packed holiday programme for 3-9 years old which is based on the award-winning Multiple Intelligence theory. This workshop provides a systematic approach to parents who are keen to gain a snapshot of their child&#8217;s interest, strength and learning style as act as a guide and reference in helping to choose activities that can further nurture their development. 
Your child will:  
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<li>Gain access to Dr Branton Shearer&#8217;s full Multiple Intelligence Developmental Assessment which aims to provide a quantitative snapshot of your child.</li>
<li>Gain access to a wide range of fun activities that cover various Multiple Intelligence (MI) smarts where our specialist teachers will supplement additional feedback based on your child&#8217;s unique MI profile.</li>
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Find out more at <a href="http://www.flyingcape.com.sg/smarts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.flyingcape.com.sg/smarts</a>. 
For further enquiry, contact us at 9748 9705 or email us at <a href="mailto:support@flyingcape.com.sg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">support@flyingcape.com.sg</a>!

3 ways to bring out your child’s full potential!

The Wonders of Parenting! Some people have described it like being on a long-lasting roller-coaster &#8211; along with the beautiful moments can come those moments where you wish you didn’t have any kids at all! Ever wondered how some families have figured it out?
In this interview, Anne Seow shares her philosophy on parenting, gives us an insight on some of her memorable family experiences and shares her secret on where she goes to find fun-filled learning experiences for her child.  
Tell me more about you and your family
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As a stay-at-home mum, I get to spend a lot of time with my daughter and guide her in her school work. At least once a week after school, I make it a point to bring her out to do something fun like visiting museums, different places of interest or simply going to an arcade to play games. 
Weekends are important family days and we plan to do fun things together as a family
What are some of the fun things you have done together with your child recently? 
As a family we like to coordinate our dressing. Sometimes we get “awarded” for our efforts. For example, we submitted a photo of us dressed in DIY family costumes for the recent photo competition organised by KiasuParents. We came in 2nd! Such activities make our parenting journey extra fun because we have photos and memories of us engaging in activities together.
Recently, we also participated in a young entrepreneur event through Flying Cape. Our daughter had a great time learning marketing strategies and good service standards and came in first place by generating the greatest revenue in this entrepreneur event. Such activities are invaluable learning experiences that cannot simply be learnt by reading or in a classroom.
What is your philosophy of parenting? Major challenges? Major achievements?
<img onerror="kspReplaceCdn(this)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-47218 alignleft" src="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/fc-parenting2.jpg" alt="fc-parenting2" width="222" height="326" />As husband and wife, we have many shared values and parenting style. We believe that the values and character of a child are largely developed during their formative years and as parents we not only have the responsibility but are also the best people to lay a strong foundation.
Doing things together is a huge part of our parenting style and we do our best to engage in fun and meaningful activities together. For example, my daughter and I do rock climbing together and this motivates and encourages her because I don’t just say but do. I also believe in teaching her by example. For example, I took up a gemmology certification when she was 6 years old and I’d tell her what I had learnt after every class. I hope this shows her that I enjoy learning and inculcates in her the importance of life-long learning.
What do you do to help your child develop skills? <img onerror="kspReplaceCdn(this)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-47219 alignright" src="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/fc-parenting3.jpg" alt="fc-parenting3" width="324" height="355" /> My daughter doesn’t attend tuition classes and we hope she will learn the skill of being independent and being intrinsically motivated. 
As her parent and mentor, I am always on the lookout for interesting activities and workshops that can more efficiently equip her with the skills she will need in this challenging 21st century. In this regard, Flying Cape has been a great service provider as they have a wide range of enrichment and educational courses on their portal and my daughter can attend trial classes for a nominal fee under their All You Can Learn Package. This is important because not every course is suitable for every child.
So far, my daughter has attended multiple trial classes and I think she is enjoying that because each class is different and the learning is not mundane.  After each class, I’d find out whether she liked the teacher and whether she learnt anything useful. This way, I can make a more informed choice before signing up for a longer period.
Need suggestions on which activities is suitable for your child? Take our complimentary <a href="http://mi.flyingcape.com.sg/?Mode=FCWeb" target="_blank">Multiple Intelligence Assessment</a> and you will receive a report on your child’s unique smarts to get you started.
Have questions? Feel free to contact us at <a href="mailto:support@flyingcape.com.sg" target="_blank">support@flyingcape.com.sg</a> and let our friendly education consultants support you on your parenting journey!

My Parenting Journey: Follow the Path where the Child Loves to Grow

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It is common to hear parents lament, “My child is so unmotivated in his studies.  He is always playing computer games.”
Or to hear teachers complain, “This student is so unmotivated in my class. He never submits his work on time and he spends far too much time on his CCA (co-curricular activities).”
Ever since we’ve came across Professor Steven Reiss’ ground-breaking research on human motivation, we’ve come to this conclusion: everyone is motivated.
According to his research, there are 16 universal goals that motivate every human. Each person is uniquely motivated, depending on how much we value each of these goals.
The challenge is to discover what motivates this child/student, what energises him and what he will put effort in. Successful parents and impactful teachers are more often than not, simply the ones who have discovered the right motivators.
For example, some children are deeply motivated by the need for ACCEPTANCE. This child will thrive on consistent encouragement and praise. However, this child may be more prone to wilt under criticism or when his results are compared to those who are faring better. In contrast, a child who is deeply motivated by the need for COMPETITION is energised to strive by comparing himself with those who are faring better.
Your child who is constantly glued to the computer screen or that student who is spending much time in his CCA is not unmotivated. You just need to discover what motivates them.
The 10 motivators that can be discovered in a child through the Reiss Motivation Profiling tool:
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<li>Achievement</li>
<li>Attention</li>
<li>Belonging</li>
<li>Citizenship</li>
<li>Competition</li>
<li>Order</li>
<li>Physical Activity</li>
<li>Self Esteem</li>
<li>Tranquility</li>
<li>Understanding</li>
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If you are interested to find out how to discover the motivation profile of your child. Contact us at <a href="mailto:support@flyingcape.com.sg" target="_blank">support@flyingcape.com.sg</a>.

How to motivate my child?

Ever wondered what these successful people have in common?
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Years of research have shown that successful people, spread across various professions,
nationalities and gender, possess a set of thinking dispositions that is crucial to help them
solve life&#8217;s complex problems and achieve success on the world stage.
So what are these thinking dispositions and how can we learn them to help us reach our
personal goals?
About Habits of Mind
<img onerror="kspReplaceCdn(this)" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38802 alignleft" src="https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/files/u133359/habits-of-mind.jpg" alt="habits of mind" width="330" height="447" />Formulated by educators Art Costa and Bene Kallick in 1982, the Habits of Mind framework identifies the thinking dispositions of successful people and provides a roadmap on how one can habituate these intelligent behaviours.
Aligned with Future Skills concepts, Habits of Mind is widely deployed in schools around the world and has proven to not only bring about positive behavioural changes among students but has also successfully been adopted as a practical way to approach and do well in particular school subjects and examinations.
Today, the Habits of Mind framework has been adopted by Singapore’s Ministry of Education to groom the top 1% and the brightest students in Singapore under its Gifted Education Programme. Most major business schools around the world are also using the Habits of Minds framework as an approach to general thinking strategies.
Why this matters to you?
In an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) world, we know that learning facts will not be enough to prepare our children for the challenges ahead. As parents and educators, it is our responsibility to prepare our children for the challenges of the world they will inherit. Therefore, it is become increasingly important to ensure that we “future-ready” our children and help them cultivate the Habits of Mind to enable them to behave intelligently and respond effectively to the VUCA environment.
Where can you go to find out more?
If you are interested to find out what the key habits are or receive a complimentary Habits of Mind assessment by the Institute of Habits of Minds? Contact us at <a href="mailto:support@flyingcape.com.sg" target="_blank">support@flyingcape.com.sg</a>.
About Flying Cape
With over 250 education providers and thousands of classes to choose from, Flying Cape is an online booking platform that has everything you need from tuition to enrichment, catering for 2 months old till 18 years old. Backed by esteemed universities and educators worldwide, Flying Cape also provides the tools and support to help you make the right choices for your child. Visit us at <a href="http://www.flyingcape.com.sg" target="_blank">www.flyingcape.com.sg</a> to find out more today.