Here's what the daughter had to say: “ During the trail, we encountered steep slopes, which required us to change gears quickly, rocky trails which were bumpy and fast downhill tracks. With perseverance and constant encouragement from Uncle Tony, my daddy and my friends, I made it through the ride! It was thrilling!” “ Looking back on the day’s events, I was glad that I was able to do my favourite activity – mountain biking while being in one of my favorite environment – around lush … [Read more...]
DIY Penang with kids – ESCAPE Park Review
Tips, FAQs and Review (Including new Waterplay area!) Maybe it’s mummy and daddy trying to shed off those extra calories from enjoying all that Penang food but one thing for sure, since our first experience at ESCAPE Penang back in 2015, we have always tried make it a point to devote 1 day to spend at ESCAPE Penang. This huge forest adventure play park situated deep within Teluk Bahang Penang, has, in a way, becomes a default resilience training ground for our kids and an … [Read more...]
Learn Cycling Painlessly with Biking Singapore
"Why can't parents teach their own kids cycling?" We experienced two rather surreal encounters while Buddy was learning to cycle that is worth reflecting. First, was when seeing our cautious little Buddy, cycling off on his own, barely 1 hour into his second session with Biking Singapore, oblivious to his parents’ claps and cheers as he peddled forward on his two-wheeler. He did it! Unbelievable but true. Our Buddy is finally cycling! The second encounter was with a middle-aged … [Read more...]
Treating My Sleep Apnea with Philips DreamStation Go
Note: The Philips DreamStation Go is a medical device. It should be used under proper advice and supervision of a doctor. Snoring – A Skeleton in the Closet: Since my cancer remission, I have taken an honest evaluation at my health and wellness. That’s when I decided to confront a skeleton in the closet which I have been ashamed of - my sleep apnea (a.k.a snoring problem). I have my long-suffering husband to thank for bearing with it for so long (20 years to be exact!). I had … [Read more...]
3D Printing holiday workshop for kids
During the December school holidays our daughter went for her first 3D printing workshop with enrichment service provider MAKE Learning. (www.makelearning.co) We are not unfamiliar with MAKE Learning. In fact Dana had enjoyed their coding and simple robotics workshop sometime back. As a parent, I do not to send my child mindlessly for any holiday enrichment. However MAKE Learning is different. From Dana’s past experience, we realized that MAKE Learning does not just focus on the … [Read more...]
Parenting in the Digital Age: Tips to Manage Screen Time at Home
Like many parents, my husband and I are constantly confronted with the issue of screen time for kids, specifically how to manage and limit their level of exposure. Even more disturbing is that we see the growing trend of young children, some barely 10 years of age, struggling with screen addiction and parents who seem helpless and desperately seeking measures to curb their kids' screen addiction. Source Here to Stay Just like how the ‘idiot box’ of our parents’ and grandparents' … [Read more...]
Birthday Party at Pororo Park Singapore!
Fun-Filled, Weather-Proof, Worry-Free Pororo Party! Childhood and birthday parties invariably go hand-in-hand together. For our children, we want them to remember the special day when they were born and how much that day means to us. As working parents, the planning of parties can be quite overwhelming. In addition to coordinating the guest list, settling the caterer, door-gifts and ‘entertainment’, having to deal with multiple contingencies on party day itself may prevent us from truly … [Read more...]
Perfect 10 Party at Wave House Sentosa
Every year for the past decade, we would endeavor to throw a birthday bash for our daughter that appeals to her sporty and active nature. It’s our own way of celebrating her life. In a way, it’s like our gift to her. This year, we thought we’d let her try wake boarding (a.k.a flow riding). ‘Surfing in Singapore?’ Yes and right on Singapore’s very own holiday island of Sentosa – the Wave House Sentosa. What a memorable party it turned out to be! Here’s sharing our experience of our … [Read more...]
Kids’ Swim Class at The Swimming Room
Starting Young…Starting Fearless As parents, we’ve always believed in exposing our kids to a plethora of experiences. When they are younger, malleable and more flexible, it is far easier to teach them new skills. One of the skills we hope to ‘ignite’ in our kids is their innate ability to balance and float, both of which can be learnt through swimming. Our little Buddy is naturally cautious by nature. However seeing how his elder sis loves to cycle, blade, swim and ski, he himself is keen … [Read more...]
Singapore Airshow 2018: 5 Tips to Maximize your Visit
Singapore Airshow – Asia’s largest airshow has returned and opens its gates to the public on 10th and 11th of Feb 2018. We share our experience and important tips to maximize your visit below. Read on! Singapore Airshow 2018 - Preview and Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG5Qmd1DWOY Something for everyone: Once again, families can come and enjoy the day together to see some edge-of-the-seat aerial stunts and for the aviation enthusiasts they get to see … [Read more...]
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