CHENNAI: The cap on kindergarten admissions in matriculation schools across the state from the next academic year has sparked a debate on small schools versus large ones. Parents and teachers said enforcement of the rule will result in various problems, ranging from inability to provide neighbourhood schools for children to redrawing of the fee structure and possible layoffs of teachers. […]

    Watch out for stress Look out for signs of exam stress. Children who experience stress may be irritable, not sleep well, lose interest in food, worry a lot and appear depressed or negative. Headaches and stomach pains can also be stress-related. Having someone to talk to about their work can help. Support from a parent, tutor or study […]

    Watch out for stress Look out for signs of exam stress. Children who experience stress may be irritable, not sleep well, lose interest in food, worry a lot and appear depressed or negative. Headaches and stomach pains can also be stress-related. Having someone to talk to about their work can help. Support from a parent, tutor or study […]

Your child is naturally curious and eager to learn. By making school and homework as pressure-free as possible, you can help protect him from stress and boost his academic achievement.     Show enthusiasm for your child’s interests and encourage her to explore subjects that fascinate her. If she’s a horse nut, offer her stories about riding or challenge her […]

Early Morning Routine Avoid the hustle and bustle of the early morning rush to get up and off to school by starting your schedule with this beginning time. Set a wake-up time that leaves plenty of room for all of your child’s morning routine activities. For example, if your child has to get on the school bus at 7:45 a.m., […]