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Welcome to the Academicus Blog

- a love-letter to us parents - in which I share a dose of inspiration, what I’m learning about to raise smarter, more confident & independent children (based on Montessori principles and latest psychology research), my insights on parental well-being & happiness (the ups and the downs) and what we can be doing to be better parents for our kids.

Xox Mags Salton - AMI certified, Co-founder of Academicus

The Launch of a Dream - Looking back on Q1 at The English Academy for Kids

The Launch of a Dream - Looking back on Q1 at The English Academy for Kids

Looking back on what we have achieved so far - I have to admit, this journey is proving even more amazing and exhilarating than I expected!

Why books are vital for kids' learning

Why books are vital for kids' learning

Children's books are one of the most important teaching tools around. Kids love engaging with a great plot and vivid characters, teacher

Published in the newspaper!

Published in the newspaper!

It was an extraordinary experience - getting interviewed for a real-life newspaper with a real life journalist! In this interview I...

Where does the magic happen?

Where does the magic happen?

With our FREE Trial English lessons for Kids aged 2-6 years old kicking off next week in Uster (24.10 - 28.10), I thought I'd show you a...

Are you a skeptic? Wait, but why?

Are you a skeptic? Wait, but why?

Are you a person who takes anything you hear with a pinch of salt? How easily do you accept the status quo? Do you question everything...

Featured Posts

Am I ruining my child by raising them as an expat in Switzerland? (and understanding what monkeys have got to do with this!)

Am I ruining my child by raising them as an expat in Switzerland? (and understanding what monkeys have got to do with this!)

Your child’s critical window for language learning might be closing soon...

Your child’s critical window for language learning might be closing soon...

Do you have problems with map-reading? (And what that’s got to do with raising kids)

Do you have problems with map-reading? (And what that’s got to do with raising kids)

Are we dumbing down our children?

Are we dumbing down our children?

STOP your own negative self-talk (and you will raise a more successful child)

STOP your own negative self-talk (and you will raise a more successful child)

How much time have you got left with your child?

How much time have you got left with your child?

The Absorbent Mind of a child shapes who they become (THIS might explain your superpowers;)

The Absorbent Mind of a child shapes who they become (THIS might explain your superpowers;)

What is your parenting style? Are you more like the Wind or the Sun?

What is your parenting style? Are you more like the Wind or the Sun?

STOP raising kids that are "all-rounders". Instead, help them find their edge.

STOP raising kids that are "all-rounders". Instead, help them find their edge.

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Am I ruining my child by raising them as an expat in Switzerland? (and understanding what monkeys have got to do with this!)

Your child’s critical window for language learning might be closing soon...

Do you have problems with map-reading? (And what that’s got to do with raising kids)

Are we dumbing down our children?

STOP your own negative self-talk (and you will raise a more successful child)

How much time have you got left with your child?

The Absorbent Mind of a child shapes who they become (THIS might explain your superpowers;)

What is your parenting style? Are you more like the Wind or the Sun?

STOP raising kids that are "all-rounders". Instead, help them find their edge.

Are you an expat family, raising your kids in Switzerland? Wondering if it is a good idea...?

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