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The Smartest Children in History

Jun 24, 2021
2 min

The Smartest Children in History

Many great speakers started with no prior professional speaking experience, but a keen desire to standout in their field. Michael Henry, CTO YES! This is truly a life changing opportunity that can get your child off the sidelines and into the game! Now is the time to unlock your child's TRUE POTENTIAL! Be seen as a Leader the next time they speak. Become a respected influencer in the industry. Generate steady streams of impact, income and influence – while spreading ideas aut

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The Impromptu Speech Challenge

Jun 10, 2021
2 min

The Impromptu Speech Challenge

For many of our children, it’s the worst case scenario – suddenly having to deliver an impromptu presentation. Being asked to speak in public is a major challenge for many young leaders. Yet these scenarios happen all the time – introducing themselves at school events, giving a speech at a graduation ceremony or being asked an unexpected question by a teacher. Giving an extemporaneous speech can mark your child out as an excellent communicator. It’s how your child handles him

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Socialize like a Superhero

Mar 18, 2021
3 min

Socialize like a Superhero

"No man is an island." Interpersonal skills are important tools that need to be honed early on because they dictate how a child will relate with others and succeed in life. How you interact with your child will give him ideas on how to socialize, so lead by example by being mindful of what you say and do around him. Take note of these five skills that you can help hone from the moment your child is born. 1 Verbal Communication Verbal communication is all about the words and t

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Targeting Excellence in 2021

Mar 11, 2021
4 min

Targeting Excellence in 2021

As your child approached the finishing line of 2020, they should have a better sense of what’s expected of them for the rest of the new year. In 2021, your child should be focusing on preparing for the gradual ramp-up of academic rigor across the different subjects. Here are three enterprising goals your child can strive to achieve for the year. Learn from Making Mistakes Learning from mistakes is part of how we challenge ourselves to learn to do things differently. It motiva

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Introverted VS Extroverted: Tap Into Your Kid's Personality

Mar 4, 2021
3 min

Introverted VS Extroverted: Tap Into Your Kid's Personality

Not only is it fascinating to observe a child’s personality developing and unfolding as they grow, it is normal to want to the best for your kids, to strive to create the conditions in which every child can flourish. An appreciation of different personality, or psychological types can help guide your parenting so that you respond to children in a way that positively reinforces their strengths, and values their contribution to the world. Let’s begin by looking at the two basic

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Survive the New School Year!

Feb 25, 2021
3 min

Survive the New School Year!

Most of us can recall the nerves we felt on our first day starting at a new school; whether moving from nursery to primary school, or primary to secondary school, the prospect can be a daunting one for many children. Not only are there new places and faces to contend with, there are new rules and routines to take on board. As your child gets ready to go back to school and begin a new school year, it’s time to think about the first few classes and start preparing for a new adv

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The Benefits Of Gardening For Children

Feb 18, 2021
3 min

The Benefits Of Gardening For Children

The experience of tending a garden and bringing food to fruition can have lasting effects upon the way in which a child develops. Gardening is educational and develops new skills including: 1 Responsibility – caring for plants 2 Self-confidence – achieving their goals and enjoying the food they have grown 3 Reasoning and discovery – learning about the science of plants, animals, weather, the environment, nutrition and simple construction 4 Physical activity – doing something

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Celebrate Traditional Awareness with Young Children

Feb 11, 2021
3 min

Celebrate Traditional Awareness with Young Children

We are so lucky to be living in Malaysia, as we get to celebrate and know so much about so many different cultures and traditions! Traditions can take many forms from one culture to another, from one country to another, from one religion to another and from one family to another. They are events that people observe and repeat in the same way at the same time of the year / month / week / day – and generally with the same people too. It is something learnt from our ancestors: p

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Connecting Children to their Roots Through Storytelling

Feb 4, 2021
2 min

Connecting Children to their Roots Through Storytelling

It’s been more than a month since children have been home and away from schools. Thankfully, technology has brought education to our homes, and the learning happily continues. Everyone knows that telling your children stories from your childhood and about various celebrations from your past will make them more familiar about the different customs and traditions prevalent in your family. Sharing stories about various family members will help them learn about their lineage bett

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Raising Independent Children

Jan 27, 2021
3 min

Raising Independent Children

As parents, it feels good—great even —when our kids need us. When they turn to us for guidance, affection, even that healthy sandwich. Those are all good things. Teaching them to do things for themselves is just part of being an amazing parent. Think of it as a gift that keeps on giving! From little steps like letting them pick out their own clothes to tying their own shoes, to helping them learn to weigh out what to spend their allowance on to choosing a college that suits t

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Enlightening Young Minds for a Brighter Future

Jan 21, 2021
1 min

Enlightening Young Minds for a Brighter Future

The world our children will grow up in is a different one, with different challenges. And it will demand different answers and ideas. Which is why we believe in a different kind of learning — one that nurtures a spirit of inquiry and immerses our students in real-world affairs, trends and issues. This will help our changemakers of tomorrow acquire a new way of seeing, thinking and doing to build a better world. At The Speech Academy, we recognise the growing importance of nur

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Writing Tips for Students

Jan 14, 2021
3 min

Writing Tips for Students

Writing well is easily one of the most sought-after and useful skills in the business world. Ironically, it is one of the rarest and most undervalued skills among students, and few teachers have the time, resources, or skills to teach writing skills effectively. Here's how we can help. We have a handful of tips to make the process of writing more productive and less painful. Developing writing skills will not only improve your child's grades but will help develop your child's

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Help Your Child Fight the Anxiety about Going Back to School

Jan 6, 2021
3 min

Help Your Child Fight the Anxiety about Going Back to School

Kids can have real worries about starting school. Attending school may be the first time your child experiences clear pressure to do well. As a parent, you can respond to signs of anxiety by talking to your child about school concerns and make time to listen when kids want to talk - review your child's worries one at a time and help them problem solve so they don't become overwhelmed. The following strategies help children overcome anxiety as they return to school. 1 Overcome

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Fun-Filled Family Game Night!

Dec 31, 2020
4 min

Fun-Filled Family Game Night!

It’s time for some quality family time and what does that mean? Games! We’ve found simple family games that you can play anywhere. And, many of them are played using the supplies you have around you – or none at all! Some of these fun family games to play will make you laugh so hard your insides will hurt – in a good way! You’ll definitely want to read on to discover the fun. Board Games Family game night ideas don’t have to be complicated. You can create lasting memories sit

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Back to School Guide for Your Child

Dec 27, 2020
4 min

Back to School Guide for Your Child

"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be a failure." - Confucius Getting the kids ready for school after the long holiday can prove to be a hassle. The transition can either be smooth or bumpy, depending on your kids' frame of mind during the break. Part of the success in getting your kids ready for school is the accomplishment of coaching them on the things that will need to do. In this article, you will learn tips and tric

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Public Speaking is Important for Students

Nov 25, 2020
3 min

Public Speaking is Important for Students

Whether you want to be a teacher, a businessman, or a scientist, public speaking will help you or your child be successful. And yet, we don’t really learn public speaking formally in school. We spend so much time learning writing and grammar, but most of us don’t really invest time to become great verbal communicators. Occasionally there are parents who don’t think public speaking is important because students are not graded on it. However, that attitude is short-sighted. You

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Speak With Your Hands

Nov 18, 2020
2 min

Speak With Your Hands

Somewhere along the way, most of us have been given advice about public speaking that goes something like this: Don't use your hands too much. Just keep gestures to a minimum so people can focus on your words. Yet research shows that it's actually effective for a presenter's hands to do plenty of "talking". They just need to be saying the right thing. The problem for most people, of course, is figuring out how to use the right gestures that reinforce their verbal message—all

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Visual Aids to the Rescue!

Nov 6, 2020
2 min

Visual Aids to the Rescue!

"Something is happening. We are becoming a visually mediated society. For many, understanding of the world is being accomplished, not through words, but by reading images." - Paul Martin Lester Visual aids are an effective way of supporting and supplementing any speech or presentation. They can increase the audience's understanding of your topic, explain points, make an impact and create enthusiasm. There are many purposes for using visual aids, for instance, you may want to

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Beat Speaking Anxiety

Oct 28, 2020
3 min

Beat Speaking Anxiety

How many times have you had an important message to share where right before you stand up to speak, your palms get sweaty, your stomach starts turning and then that dreaded dry mouth kicks in. It's not ideal but it means you care about your message. If you do, there will always be an underlying anxiety every time you present. Public speaking anxiety, also known as glossophobia, is one of the most commonly reported social fears. The number one cause of your speaking anxiety is

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How You Stand Affects Your Standing With Your Audience

Oct 21, 2020
3 min

How You Stand Affects Your Standing With Your Audience

Do you know what your body is saying? Whatever your verbal content, a huge part of the influence you achieve with audiences is due to what you don't say. Or at least, what you don't say through words. If you have speech anxiety or other forms of stage fright, this is information you certainly need to know. We recognize poor stance when we see it formed as a result of bad habits carried out over years and evident in many adults. But only few people have a real grasp of the imp

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