UFamily Picnic...Singaporeans: Work hard, Play hard. The Marina Barrage is one of our family's favourite outdoor 'playground' where Dana flew her first kite. It is also the place where we spent many carefree weekends. When we knew that that UPicnic will be held at the Barrage, we were promptly registered for it. The UPicnic is one of the many thoughtful initiatives by NTUC UFamily to encourage working families to spend quality time with their family members. This year, … [Read more...]
We’re a U Family Blog Champion!
When David and I wed in 1999, we yearned very much for a child to complete our family. For those who know, we spent 9 long years seeking this dream. When Dana was born in 2008, our family was complete. Families are the cornerstone of any society. Families nurture, preserve and pass the values and virtues we hold dear onto the next generation. In the family, we learn our first lessons of love and discipline, respect and responsibilities, empathy and compassion for others. David … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Meeting Mister Maker!
One of Dana's favourite TV channel is CBeebies (Ch 303 on Starhub Cable TV). CBeebies is a preschool channel by BBC UK for children aged six years and under). Our family watches CBeebies together as the programmes are wholesome, educational, fun and well put together. Among our top recommendations are:1. I Can Cook (Recipes for Kids)!2. Show Me, Show Me (Storytelling, Phonics and Drama)3. Boogie Babies (Dance & Movement)4. Charlie & Lola (Picture Book Animation)5. And of course, Dana's … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: When Alice came to town…
I remembered reading 'Alice in Wonderland' as one of the texts in our Children's Literature Class in University. Recently, they were in town and of course, I was more than happy to leverage on this occasion to introduce Dana to this Classic Children's Story. Dana attended Alice's Tea Party and had a fabulously fun time playing games and interacting with characters. She now knows the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit and of course Alice and the story has sort of … [Read more...]
Guest Post at A Playful Mum: Loving my Spot – West Coast Park!
West Coast Park is a child's fantasy come true. With the theme "Play Centre in the West", West Coast Park underwent major redevelopments in 2000 and has since been transformed into a haven for park goers who enjoy challenging and adventurous activities. Standing at the centre of the park is an amazing Adventure Play Area which is one of the largest in Singapore with play equipment such as 'Tall Rope Pyramid' and 'Flying Fox'. It's no wonder this park is teeming with … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Princess Meets The President!
First trip to The Istana!Last Sunday 5 August, we did something fun and spontaneous as a family. We visited The Istana! When we told Dana the night before that we were going to visit The Istana - the place where the President lives, she asked, 'Does the President have a Kingdom?" To which we replied, 'Ermm...yes, Dana, you can say that Singapore is his Kingdom". Majulah SingapuraThis was the first time Dana visits the Istana. We thought a visit to The Istana would be a good … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Olympics Fever!
With the London Olympics 2012 Opening Ceremony taking place in less than 9 hours, here's our very own wacky 'D-team' shooting some loops at the playground yesterday evening . Dana: "I'm on my Daddy's team, whose team are you on?"We'll be rooting for Team Singapore in Gymnastics, Swimming and Table Tennis among other sports. How about you?Do visit this website for free activities (colouring pages, printables, puzzles and crafts etc) to engage the kids as the Olympic fever sweeps … [Read more...]
Motivational Monday: Meeting Annie!
Daddy and I are big time Musical fans; Musicals move us in a way that none other entertainment genres can. So we have endeavoured from very early that we were gonna raise the Dana to be a Musical lover too. Our family movie nights would comprise of well-loved Musicals such as 'Sound of Music', 'The King and I', 'Wizard of Oz' and 'Mary Poppins'. We also brought Dana for her 1st live musical experience 'The Lion King' last year which she absolutely loved. This year, we were thrilled … [Read more...]
The Doc is In! Doc McStuffins Premiers on Disney Jr!
Meet the Doc!An anticipated new series for kids, Doc McStuffins, will make its debut on Disney Junior on 9th July 2012 (Monday). We were invited for a special preview screening by the good folks at TPR today.What is the series about: It's a playful series about a six-year-old girl named Dottie McStuffins who, one day, wants to become a doctor like her mother. As a kid, she "pretends" to be a doctor by fixing up toys and dolls (because of this, everyone calls her 'Doc'). When she puts on … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Bumble Bee at the Pool
Posting my first Wordless Wednesday entry, here's a short video of my newly-minted 4yo attempting to swim short distances in the pool without the aid of any floatation device. Enjoy! … [Read more...]