Starting first grade is a huge step – not only for the child itself, but for the whole family. How do you know if a child is truly ready for school? What does the so-called school readiness entail, and how can you, as parents, make this transition as easy as possible for your first-grader?

Do you have a restless child at home or in the classroom, and are you running out of patience? ADHD is not just "bad behaviour" or inattention. It is a different way the brain functions, which affects emotions, school performance, and family well-being. Perhaps every day you run into conflicts with authority, tantrums, or tears over homework.

Do you want to have a successful athlete at home, but not at the expense of their mental health? Competitive sport gives children discipline and the joy of movement, but it often brings a downside – immense pre-competition stress, fear of failure, perfectionism, pressure from others, and ultimately complete burnout and loss of motivation. Where is the line where sport stops helping and starts to cause psychological harm?

Are you experiencing pre-Christmas or spring stress at home from the upcoming entrance exams? Pressure to perform, fear of failure, hours spent over tests and constant comparison with others. Entrance exams are often the most emotionally demanding period of school life for the whole family.

Every parent wants the best for their child. And yet, sometimes we are not sure if we are taking the right steps. And that is exactly why we created Elpira Edu.