I wrote this just as we returned from the funeral of Angie's Grandma. It's particularly depressing as her departure coincided with Chinese New Year...On our way back from the crematorium, we could see droves of families packing their cars in the driveway, ready for the annual reunions or road-trips home. I think we can all agree that Grandparents have a special place in our hearts. For me, I know that no matter how old I am, I will always be a child in my Grandparents' eyes. This is also the … [Read more...]
The strengths in our stars – helping your children discover themselves
"Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name.” Isaiah 40:26 (NIV) Photo Credit “ Daddy, what’s special about me? Do I have talents?” the daughter asked. Now that the daughter has started Primary 1 proper, the entire family has made significant lifestyle changes to go to bed rather early. So imagine my surprise when I was asked the above question by the inquisitive daughter at bedtime … [Read more...]
2 Funerals and a Darn Good Movie – Reflections and Hope of a Regular Dad
In many ways, this is not the kind of December I’m used to – my wife and I just returned from a funeral, our second in this ‘festive’ month. To make matters worse, it was a child’s funeral – 14 month-old baby girl, who died suddenly in her sleep, leaving behind two very distraught parents. The first funeral which we attended was quite the contrast – one of an ailing but well-loved senior, beloved Dad to a friend we know. Whatever the circumstances, death has a way to stop us in our tracks. … [Read more...]
I hate Pink Polka Dots – how I survived HFMD
Yes….you read it right – it was me. Me, the big fellow, felled by the unseen enemy and had pink little dots covering my hands and feet one fine October month last year. I was reminded of my experience when I heard fellow Daddies catching the dreaded children's disease too. Needless to say, I’m sure it caught them by surprise as much as it did me. Here’s how it started and how I survived it – without infecting my family. Pink Polka Dots all over me I had been feeling lethargic for about … [Read more...]
Singapore Teochew Festival 2014
Those friends who know us well, know that my wife and I as different as chalk and cheese. But thankfully, when it comes to parenting, we are on the same page. We believe that among other priorities, we want to bring up our kids to be rooted to their traditions and loyal to their family. And to do that, we constantly pursue opportunities for Dana to draw close to her elders. Why do we do so? Although inter-generational families are encouraged and ‘Grandparent Parenting’ (where children are … [Read more...]
Don’t Just Fly! Stay! The Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel
I’ve always been intrigued. Whenever we drive past the facade of the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, I would often wonder “Who would stay in an airport hotel?”, “What would they do there?”, “Would it be noisy?”, “Is it even a normal hotel?” Well, after our recent stay-cation there, I was much enlightened…and had all my curious questions answered! We've always flown from here...this time, we are staying! 1) Who would stay in an airport hotel? Is it suitable for families? … [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...]
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...]
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