Sharing a tender moment... In a twinkle, our once wrinkly baby is 3 months old. Gone are the newborn onesies which you outgrow. In its place a tubby winsome bud who coos and smiles, Affirming that big leapt of faith we took to go the extra mile. For this child, we tarried and prayed And 3 months ago, we heard God said, 'Go ahead'. From the moment you were placed in our arms, you snuggled cosily right into our hearts. For all the tears that God has bottled How precious to … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
{Giveaway} Hop & Hunk Family Musical Tickets!
These two timeless classics given a new spin in this brand new family musical! You may be familiar with the classic tales – The Ugly Duckling and The Frog Prince. But what happens when you weave these two stories into one? An ugly duckling who really does not fit in at home… A frog who thinks he is a prince… Both need a family. Both need a best friend. Both want to be loved but both are very very alone. Follow the adventures (and misadventures) of these two cute but confused … [Read more...]
Ready, Build…Collect! Shell V-Power LEGO® Collection 2014
Lego and Fast Cars...appeal to children and adults alike. Its interesting to note that among the few things that would appeal to any child - boy or girl - would be Lego. In fact, for some, this interest carries on even till adulthood! To commemorate the Singapore Grand Prix 2014, Shell and LEGO have collaborated to launch a set of unique Shell V-Power LEGO® Collection and we’re proud that Singapore is the FIRST and ONLY country in the world that has launched this set of LEGO … [Read more...]
Guest Post on Yahoo Parenting: Insights From Staying Inside
Read the original article posted on Yahoo Parenting here. … [Read more...]
KJ Optometrists – A Crystal-Clear Choice for your Optical Needs
KJ Optometrists, located at Level 4 (new wing) of Plaza Singapura.The inevitable has happened. One afternoon, while out grocery shopping, Mommy noticed Dana squinting as she was struggling to read a sign on a wall not too far away. It was later confirmed one fateful day where she brought home a form from her kindy instructing us to bring her to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) at a certain date and time for further eye checks where an appointment has already been pre-allocated (yes, THAT’s how … [Read more...]
Octoburst 2014 – A Children’s Festival at The Esplanade!
Octoburst - a fun and exciting 3-day festival for all children is back for the 3rd year at The Esplanade! We can expect free and ticketed performances showcasing young talents, enriching parent-child workshops and fun activities for the whole family. This year's offerings look bigger and better so have your smart phones (or calendars) ready to mark these dates and timings down!Octoburst: 3 to 6 October 2014 at The Esplanade1) TICKETED PERFORMANCE: Something Very Far Away by … [Read more...]
The Great Learning Carnival by Eye Level (Jurong West)
A man was appreciating the art at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC. As he approached each painting, he would kneel down and look up at it. A curious visitor asked him why he was looking at the paintings from his knees. He replied, “I am an elementary school teacher and I will bring my students here tomorrow. I was wondering how my students would enjoy the paintings from a student’s eye level.”What a powerful true story of a teacher who's willing to go the distance for his students and the … [Read more...]
Life is Beautiful, or is it? Raising Super Hero Kids for the Real World
I don’t know about you but I’ve not been watching the news lately. Just for the sake of keeping myself current, I listen only to the news headlines over radio and would skim across the headlines of our daily Straits Times subscription (I actually have half a mind to stop newspaper subscription too.) Why? The world these days is a sad and messed up place. Every piece of news in the media is about atrocities, tragedies, disasters, epidemics, corrupt governments, pet cruelties, infidelities, … [Read more...]
NYC for Kids: Visiting Ground Zero and Remembering 9/11
The good, the bad and the unforgettable – Celebrating the Human Spirit in the 911 aftermath, 13 years on.One of the reasons we travel is to learn the culture and history of a country and her people. Most often, on the itineraries would be attractions that depict the positive aspects of the country. Occasionally, there would be historical accounts of wars and natural disasters but most would be far too removed in time or remote geographically for us to really feel the impact. Not so, with the … [Read more...]
Bubble Bubble…Tons of Thrills and Laughter…only at Bubble Magic!
In Singapore from 10 to 14 September 2014As parents, we know that developing a sense of imagination, curiosity and humor is essential in a child. It will help in their later years when they face challenges and need to be resourceful, creative and resilient to withstand the stresses of life.Which is why, once in awhile when a show like Bubble Magic comes to our shores, it’s a rare opportunity for us (kids and adults) to have our conventions and presumptions challenged and stretched. I mean, … [Read more...]
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