Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.” Aristotle A ‘Strange’ Phenomenon: I stood there witnessing something which is a rare sight these days — kids, on their own accord, excitedly walking to the bookshelves to pick out books for reading. As I waited, I peered in further. There, I saw the range of books ranging from classics, modern thrillers to general knowledge books. There is even a range of books catered for the GEP (Gifted Education Program) learners. … [Read more...]
Doctor For a Day 2017 by Mount Elizabeth Hospitals Singapore
Before we share our experience on this year's ‘Doctor For A Day’ program, we want to give a shout-out to both Mt. Elizabeth Orchard Road and Mt. Elizabeth Novena for the great job they are doing. A&E – Government or Private? No one likes emergencies, especially when the emergencies involve our own children. But as luck would have it, both our kids have been treated at A&E more than once. In fact, our 3 year old son has been sent to A&E three times.In case you think we are one … [Read more...]
Science Center Singapore – Snowing, Tinkering, Swirling Fun
Meaningful Indoor fun and learning at Science Centre Singapore If you need ideas to occupy the kids this year-end school holidays which coincided with the monsoon season (read: raining almost daily), the Science Center has lined up exciting indoor programs for the entire family! This post highlights 3 activities: 1. Circus! Science Under the Big Top 2. Tinker Fest – Flights of Fancy 3. Artic Express with the Chipsleys at Snow … [Read more...]
Discover Japan in Singapore: Japan Cultural Showcase 2017
Singaporeans love Japanese food and culture. In fact, Japan is undeniably one of the all-time most popular travel destinations among Singaporeans. Our family has been to Japan thrice and we're headed back there again this December. For all of us Japan lovers, there is a chance for us to discover more of Japan right here in Singapore! In celebration of the Singapore-Japan 50 (SJ50) anniversary, Sunstar, a company with Japanese origins, is presenting the first Japanese … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} PayPal Kids In Tech 2017 – Code Camp
PayPal, the global leader in online payments, will be conducting its popular 'Kids in Tech 2017' Code Camp in Singapore during the September school holidays! This Camp originated in the United States as 'Girls in Tech' programme - a global non-profit initiative focused on the engagement, education and empowerment of women in technology and entrepreneurship. In line with the national agenda to make Singapore a 'Smart Nation', PayPal Singapore has decided to expand the camp enrolment … [Read more...]
Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies
Take a virtual tour of the indoor exhibit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsICDTPe7eU Why this is a must visit: The Chinese have a saying "飲水思源" which literally means "When you drink of the water, remember its source". It is very easy, living in a modern, affluent metropolis like Singapore, to forget that merely a generation ago, we were invaded and colonised. Worse, this tiny island state of ours swiftly fell to the Japanese force that arrived on … [Read more...]
KidZania Singapore – Joys of being a B.KidZanian!
Butterflies in my stomach! I seriously don’t believe I’m going to do this - stepping out together WITH my daughter and a handful of other children to perform a dance on the clock tower balcony of KidZania city Singapore – Yes, I’m role-playing WITH my daughter. Earlier on, I had joined my daughter in making liquid hand soap at the LifeBuoy station and I was so excited that I had trouble following the instructions! That was followed by witnessing my daughter fly and land an A380 … [Read more...]
Rockin’ Babies @ The National Gallery
We brought the kids to the National Gallery for a short visit before we flew off for our family vacation. Decked in Rockin' Baby clothes, Dana and Buddy explored the grounds of National Gallery in chic, casual comfort. Rockin' Baby is a brand from the US that donates a piece of clothing for every piece it sells and is currently distributed in Singapore by Le Petit Society. We spent considerable amount of time at The Balloon Forest which is a balloon installation set up as part … [Read more...]
Experience The Learning Lab Difference at Tampines Mall!
The Learning Lab (TLL) opened its newest centre at Tampines Mall yesterday. Conveniently located in the heart of Tampines, the new centre will be more accessible (right next to MRT) and have more class options for families living in the Eastern part of Singapore. If you haven't already know, TLL is a distinctive and highly regarded brand of education designed to ensure academic excellence. Dana has been attending TLL for a year now and what we really like about TLL is that the team takes great … [Read more...]
BASF Kids’ Lab, Singapore 2016
How does a free children’s Chemistry workshop by one of the world’s leading Chemical companies sound? Back for its 13th year, BASF Kids’ Lab, run by one of the world’s leading chemical company is organizing its highly popular workshop here in Singapore again in November 2016 at the Ang Mo Kio Public Library. These workshops are customised for children ages 6 to 12 and guided by qualified staff to raise awareness and ignite children's interest in Science! Details of BASF Kids' Lab … [Read more...]
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