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.  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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.   ..read more

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.  ..read more

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 Guida ..read more

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 equipp ..read more