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(Think of these as experiments—not rules.) Ramadan is a meaningful and beautiful time—but for children, it can also feel like a lot of change all at once. Later nights, different routines, and a new pace can show up as tiredness, big emotions, or extra clinginess. If you’re navigating this with your child, you’re not alone. Here are five gentle ways to support them through the month. 1) Talk about Ramadan as a rhythm, not a rulebook One option is to describe Ramadan as a ti

( And why it’s not just “being difficult”_ A moment many of us know well It’s that in-between part of the day. You’ve just said, “Okay, time to stop,” or “We’re leaving now,” or “Shoes on, please.” And suddenly your child—who was mostly fine five minutes ago—is crying, yelling, freezing, or arguing about something that feels wildly out of proportion. You look at the clock. You’re late. You’re tired. And a small voice in your head wonders, Why is this so hard? If this is you,

A familiar scene, right? It’s 4:10pm. You’re juggling bags, traffic, messages from work, and the mystery of what’s for dinner. Your child steps through the door in Jakarta, drops their shoes somewhere emotionally chaotic, and within minutes— boom —they’re crying, snapping, melting down, or refusing the simplest question like, “How was school?” And you’re standing there thinking, But I just picked you up… what happened? If this is you, you’re not alone. Many of us have been th

How Movement, Deep Pressure, and Breath Help Kids Regulate Emotions—Especially Neurodivergent Learners When a child is overwhelmed, dysregulated, or in the middle of a meltdown, many well-meaning adults instinctively reach for words: “Calm down.”“Use your words.”“Think about what you’re doing.” But neuroscience tells us something important—and deeply reassuring: 👉 Emotional regulation begins in the body, not in language or logic. At our student care and enrichment centre, we