EtonHouse Conversations

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 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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.