Reiss Motivation

Understanding and motivating your child

Ever since we’ve came across Professor Steven Reiss’ ground-breaking research on human motivation, we’ve come to this conclusion: everyone is motivated. The challenge is to discover what motivates this child/student, what energises him and what he will put effort in. Successful parents and impactful teachers are more often than not, simply the ones who have discovered the right motivators.

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Habits of Mind

Never Give Up: How To Raise A Persistent Child

“Nevertheless, she persisted.” It’s a phrase that captured the world’s attention earlier this year, during a contentious confirmation hearing for the next US Attorney General. While Senator Mitch McConnell had intended the phrase to castigate Senator Elizabeth Warren, who was trying to…

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Beyond the Classroom - Educator Interviews

Beyond the Classroom with Deniece Grace Foo (MADDspace Show Choir)

In this month’s Beyond the Classroom Interview Series, Flying Cape gets up close and personal with Deniece Grace Foo from MADDspace Show Choir.

Actor, Dancer, Singer, Teacher, Choreographer and Businesswoman. We go behind the curtains to find out how Grace manages to do so much in the same 24-hour day we all have and what she hopes to accomplish with MADDspace Show Choir.

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Parent Interviews

My Parenting Journey with Meiling Wong Chainani

Meiling Wong Chainani, parent blogger at the popular Universal Scribbles, is usually the interviewer. “You ask some hard questions!” this cheerful, dynamic lady interjected midway.

This month, Flying Cape is indeed very privileged to hear directly from the heart of this dedicated parent and successful blogger.

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Parent Interviews

My Parenting Journey with Tracey Or

As a mother of 5 and successful education blogger, Tracey Or often gets asked how she manages.

Flying Cape’s My Parenting Journey is honoured to meet up with her and take a behind-the-scenes peek at what an average day is like for her and what she deems are most important for her and her family.

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