ParentEdge Magazine - May-June 2015

In this issue

Is there any parent today who does not want his children to be achievers? Some parents may pursue academic excellence, while others a more holistic development that includes sports, the arts, and even community service. We invest a lot in our children and expect them to make the most of the opportunities offered to them. Our Cover Story in this issue delves into what it takes to raise a high achiever. We spoke to adults and students who are high achievers in different fields, and we bring you their learnings, insight, and tips. Read ‘How to Raise a High Achiever’ to understand what you need to do to set your children on the path to accomplishment. You will notice that many of our articles in this issue focus on technology. Technology is all-pervasive and inescapable, and technology-led learning is the present and future of our educational system. While we have previously spoken about the role of e-learning in high school, we now choose to focus on ‘How Technology is Enriching Primary Education’ in Young Parents’ Corner. Follow this up by our Quick Resources article—‘Interesting and Useful Websites for Children’. If all this is too much for you, don’t worry. It is not uncommon for parents to feel left behind by their technology-intelligent children. But take a deep breath, relax and read our Everyday Parenting article ‘Why and How Parents should Stay in Touch with Technology’. This should help you gear up to meet the challenge of remaining on top of technology. Career Track discusses vocational courses, and College Education Abroad, ‘Why you Should do a Co-op Programme in College’. Our Transitions feature touches on an important life-change—‘Moving Homes and Countries’. We also wrap up our long running MI at Home series, with ‘Applying the Theory of Multiple Intelligences to Actual Learning’. A much-needed and sure-to-be-savoured article, ‘Should Your Child Snack?’ (Nutrition and Wellness) and our usual fun articles—Book Reviews (with a science fiction theme),