EtonHouse Conversations
By EtonHouse International
EtonHouse ConversationsNov 26, 2020
Play is a child's work
The learning environment and experiences your child immerse in influence their development in all areas - physical, social, emotional and cognitive. How can you encourage child-centred play and exploration in a home learning environment? Lisamarie Hughes, Principal of EtonHouse International School Sentosa, and Luna Deller, Principal of EtonHouse International School Thomson, take a deep dive into the differences between child-responsive and child-led learning and share approaches to fostering a love of learning through innovative play experiences.
How to raise a bilingual child?
How can you support your child in Mandarin language acquisition, especially if you don’t speak the language? In this podcast, Priscilia Lim, Principal of EtonHouse Pre-School Robertson Walk and Sim Jianing, Mandarin Teacher at EtonHouse Pre-School Zhong Hua, discuss approaches to cultivating a genuine connection to Mandarin in young learners in school and at home. We also share practical tips you can try with your child to make learning Mandarin fun.
Sibling Squabbles - Resolving conflicts peacefully
To reduce the jealousy, frustration, and competition that comes with sibling squabbles, we invited Matthew Scott, Principal of Middleton International School and father of 3 children, and Stephanie Chalmers, Parent Educator and mother of 2 children, to discuss approaches to using these conflicts as teaching moments to help their children form a loving bond with each other.
The Language of Acceptance
We are back! In our first podcast episode of 2022, we explore why, as parents, we often struggle to accept our children’s feelings. And how can we overcome this so we can be there for our children and help them feel better? We find out more in a chat with experienced parenting professionals, Tracy Dawson from EtonHouse International School Sentosa and Stephanie Chalmers, Parent Educator and our EtonHouse parent.
EtonHouse Parenting Webinar - Respectful Parenting
Power struggles with our children are inevitable. Instead of getting angry or asking your child to 'stop it already', seize these opportunities to learn how to better communicate with each other. In this podcast, we take a deep dive into Respectful Parenting, a parenting approach close to our heart. Hear from Rebecca Gough, Principal of EtonHouse International Pre-School Mountbatten 718, and Sophia Klopp, our EtonHouse parent and a Certified Parent Educator of Positive Discipline, as they share approaches to incorporate respectful parenting in your daily interactions with your children.
EtonHouse Parenting Webinar - Supporting Your Child's Growth And Development
A healthy body ensures your child is in the optimal condition to learn and fulfil their potential. It is, therefore, beneficial to understand your child’s development at each stage of growth to help support and nurture their minds and bodies. We share key factors to providing a healthy and secure environment for our children in this podcast with Dr Amy Wang, Specialist in Paediatric Medicine from Raffles Hospital and Denise Teo, Pedagogue from EtonHouse International School.
EtonHouse Parenting Webinar - How Do We Nurture Resilience In Our Children?
Our Design & Technology teacher from EtonHouse Orchard, Adrian Bennett, is also a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS holder for the longest triathlon completed. In this podcast, Adrian together with Ng Yi-Xian, Executive Director of EtonHouse International Education Group, who is also an avid sportsman, share tips on training the mind and body, and strategies on how to build grit and perseverance in our children to help them cope with the challenges as they grow.
EtonHouse Parenting Webinar - Stress and Mental Health
Stress and mental health problems can even affect young children. Depression, anxiety and other disorders are often a reflection of the circumstances at home and/or school or the wider society. Many of these factors go unnoticed and sometimes it can be too late when these observations aren’t addressed at an early stage. How can you ensure your child’s emotional wellbeing and build on their resilience to cope with challenges in life? We share more in this podcast with Dr Gina Dahel from International Medical Clinic and Nysa Kaparani, student and moderator from EtonHouse Orchard.
EtonHouse Parenting Webinar - Safe Environments
Jump, skip, hop, splash and stomp! All children have a keen sense of curiosity and love to explore, but how do parents encourage this while ensuring their young ones stay safe? Save the bubble wrap and join us at our luncheon webinar with Dr Diana Lin from Urgent Care Clinic International, where she shares tips and takes questions on early childhood safety and injury prevention.
Cybersecurity and Internet Safety for Families
What do parents need to know about cyber safety, and what are the common threats children face online? As the world moves deeper into the digital realm with home based learning from the pandemic onset, more time is spent on devices. At the same time, there is no one controlling the internet and cyberspace for children. It is important for parents and children to be equipped with cyber wellness. We share more in this podcast with Peter Dart, EtonHouse PYP coordinator and Common Sense Media and SeeSaw Ambassador.
EtonHouse Parenting Webinar- The Language Of Kindness
How can you nurture positive and respectful relationships with your children? ‘The EtonHouse Parenting’ series host interactive webinars with experts who share practical hands-on strategies and real-life experiences to help parents develop deep, meaningful and sustainable relationships with their children. Our first session, ‘The Language Of Kindness - How do you nurture empathy in your toddler?’ is out now.
University and Careers Pathway with Hannah Thompson
University options and career pathways are important and critical considerations for all families. However, it looks different for every individual student. Some know as early as their primary or secondary years on what they would want to pursue as a career option while others may take up to their undergraduate years to figure things out. There are many questions that come to the fore when families start to think of this and we hope this sharing will aid you and your children as they embark on this very exciting and significant journey. We speak to Hannah Thompson, Careers and University Guidance Counsellor at EtonHouse International School Orchard to find out more.
How to master the English language - Tips from our EAL expert
In this podcast we discuss the EAL programme at EtonHouse International School. English as an Additional Language(EAL) learning caters to students whose native language isn't English and require assistance to develop proficiency in the English language. Students come from diverse backgrounds, and in keeping with the IBO's philosophy of intercultural understanding and respect, EtonHouse recognises that learning an additional language together with maintaining the student's mother tongue is essential as language is our means of thinking and communicating. How do we get students well equipped in the language so that they can take an active role in the classroom and maintain a seamless pathway towards their higher education?
We speak to Kieran Macken, EAL coordinator and teacher at EtonHouse Orchard to find out more.
Children's Day Special - Celebrating children and embracing their individuality
When we see the world through a child’s eyes, we experience it like no other, their constant wonder and curiosity inspires us every day. In this podcast, we speak to the principal of EtonHouse Sentosa, Lisamarie on how being around children constantly has impacted her life.
Teacher's Day Special - More than just a job
Being a teacher is more than just a job, it is a calling and comes with many challenges and opportunities. To honour their passion and dedication, we speak to 3 teachers from the EtonHouse International Group in our latest podcast to find out more about their inspiring journey as an educator and all that they have come to achieve in this wonderful journey.
Getting to know Chris Quinn - Principal, EtonHouse Orchard
Taking on the role of a new principal is no easy feat, furthermore amidst these uncertain times and having to implement safety measures while still ensuring that learning happens can prove to be a challenge. In this podcast, we have a chat with Christopher Quinn as he takes on the leadership role for EtonHouse Orchard and moves it to the next level in its growth and development with 13 years of experience as an educator.
Newborn care and development -Sleep schedules
Are you a soon-to-be parent or a parent of a newborn? There must be questions concerning your child's sleep routines and patterns. How can we help nurture healthy sleep habits? In this podcast, we speak to Louise Duncan from Petite Dreamers, where they specialise in sleep routines for babies with step-by-step customised plans to help parents.
Cybersecurity in Education- Keeping Your Child Safe in the Digital Age
How can we keep our children safe in the digital age? The internet provides a wonderful platform for children to learn and be entertained. However, there are also risks and challenges involved when learning happens online. In this podcast, we speak to Nina Bual, an in-house entrepreneur at The Creative Square Company. Nina has supported organisations in reducing cyber risk through awareness and online training.
Crisis Management -Handling the COVID19 pandemic and keeping our community safe
Our latest podcast is all about crisis management and keeping the community safe during this pandemic. ‘Unprecedented’ is one of the most popular words since the Covid19 outbreak. So how have organisations adapted to implications that have no precedence? Especially schools that are the epicenter of communities and an intrinsic part of the lives of parents, teachers, and students. Join us as we speak to Evelyn Tay, Group Director, Human Resource & Operations at EtonHouse International School.
What Is Respectful Parenting - Understanding the basics
What is Respectful Parenting? What does it look like when it comes to parenting and real-life interactions with children? In our latest podcast, we speak to Li Ling Phua, Director of Chapter Zero, who has been instrumental in creating a large community of parents and caregivers who are passionate about supporting children respectfully.
Bilingual Education: How does it work?
The Chinese language is increasingly being recognised as a life skill and an essential communication tool. Many parents now want their children to be effectively bilingual in both English and Mandarin. We all know the benefits of being bilingual, but getting started and sustaining the interest level in a second language; particularly Mandarin, can be daunting. How do we raise children who are truly bilingual, and how do we choose a curriculum that works for our children?
We speak to Ms Zhao Beiyan, Director of the Mandarin Department in EtonHouse International School Broadrick. Beiyan has been with EtonHouse for 19 years and is key to the development of an award-winning successful bilingual curriculum. Over the years, Beiyan and her team of Mandarin teachers have nurtured many cohorts of truly bilingual students who can confidently communicate in both Mandarin and English.
What is the Reggio Emilia approach? -FAQs on Reggio Emilia
In this podcast, we speak to Anastasia Edwards, Principal of EtonHouse Claymore. Anastasia has been teaching at EtonHouse Claymore since the pre-school first opened. Her pedagogy is deeply influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach. She has attended a study trip in Reggio Emilia and has visited the schools there. She believes the key values behind this approach continue to inform our thinking at EtonHouse. Let’s find out more from Anastasia.
Impact of Mindfulness on Organisational Culture
In our chat today, we have a special guest from New York. Asheena Baez is a principal and an Internationally renowned Mindful leadership Coach, Curriculum Developer, and Educational Consultant. Asheena is one of two Contentment Foundation Emissaries to the United States, where she is committed to scaling the Four Pillars of Wellbeing across the country.
Speaking to Asheena is Yi Xian Ng, the Executive Director of EtonHouse who is a strong advocate of the mindfulness practice and has led the way in building this practice within the organisation.
Getting Your Child Prepared For School After The Circuit Breaker
With the reopening of schools in the upcoming week, we understand the many concerns and challenges you face having to ease your child back into school after the long break and amidst the COVID19 situation. In this podcast, we speak to our colleagues-Renee Sim, Amanda Cho and Bipasha Minocha to address some of factors that will help make this transition easier.
IB Diploma Programme - Unpacking the gold standard in education
In this podcast, we address some questions regarding the IB diploma programme as parents decide the next educational path for their child. We speak to Alec Jiggins, Principal at EtonHouse International School, Orchard. Alec is not only an IB Consultant and Council of International Schools (CIS) team member but has also led the Orchard campus to its IB Diploma authorisation.
Leading The Way In Well-Being And Contentment
This year in the face of the pandemic, we have seen collective effort across schools and global communities to build their wellbeing and contentment practice. One school, in particular, stands out, having focussed on this practice since its inception in 2018, way before this pandemic impacted our lives. Middleton International School (MIS) has been a trailblazer in this regard and went on to collaborate with the Contentment Foundation in the US to make its practice even more strategic and research-based.
In this podcast, we speak to Atima Joshi, Principal at Middleton, who has been a champion and a leader of this practice in her school and community.
Celebrating Motherhood and Raising Successful Children
This Mother's Day, as we celebrate the selfless superwomen in our lives, we find inspiration in Mrs. Ng Gim Choo Founder of EtonHouse International Education Group, a mother of three and now a grandmother to a pair twins on her parenting journey and raising successful children while also growing a successful brand.
Debunking Myths of Home-Based Learning
HBL is one of the most popular and well-used acronyms today! Unheard of a few months ago, today, it is a reality for most of us- children, teachers, and parents alike. We speak our pedagogue Denise Teo on the myths surrounding HBL.
Denise has 16 years of experience in education, including being a teacher and principal at EtonHouse. As a part of our pedagogy team, she now works closely with our schools to support the #EtonHouseHBL programme. She is also a mum to two boys aged 8 and 3!
Episode 3: Transforming Well-Being in Schools
In this podcast, we discuss how Educators today are working towards a strategic implementation of wellbeing in schools to transform the way teaching and learning take place. Middleton International School (MIS) has collaborated with the Contentment Foundation in the US to ensure that the school community proactively works towards developing mindfulness and well-being. We speak to Ng Yi Xian, the Executive Director of EtonHouse who is a strong advocate of this practice and Matthew Scott, Vice Principal at Middleton who has taken the lead at MIS to weave this practice into the curriculum.
Episode 2: Mindfulness in the time of crisis
Mindfulness during trying times. Does it help during a crisis? It is unthinkable what we are all going through and the psychological impact that this virus has had on us. Our discussion today is therefore on mindfulness and how it can help us cope during this time. On this podcast, we have Yi Xian with us, Executive Director of the EtonHouse International Education Group. Yi Xian is a strong advocate for mindfulness and has been practicing it for several years now. Let’s find out from him about his journey and how it has helped him.
Episode 1: International Women's Day
Honouring International Women’s Day 2020 and forging a gender equal world this session will be about celebrating the achievements of women from all walks of life- mothers, daughters, wives and sisters. We have a chat with 2 inspiring women, our HR and Operations Director Evelyn Tay and our Director of Pedagogy Tina Chin.
Teenage Health And Wellbeing
Navigating through the teenage years is a complex phase in life fraught with challenges and changes-mental, physical and emotional. How do we support our teenage children as they develop through adolescence? We speak to experienced medical professional Dr Neil Forrest from International Medical Clinic to find out more.
Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?
Screen time is a common battlefront between parents and children, from toddlers to teens alike. How much is too much? This is a burning question for parents. We spoke to Nina Bual from Blue Phish Cyber Security to discuss several cyber issues and recommend solutions.
What causes tantrums in our toddlers and how do you deal with them?
As a parent, you've wondered — what causes tantrums in our toddlers, and how do you deal with them? We speak to our Child Psychology expert, Tina Stephenson-Chin.