Children between the ages of 3 to 5 are beginning to exert and exercise the reins of independence. Apart from learning to feed and dress themselves, they also become more responsible for their personal hygiene - learning to use a toilet on their own, to wash their hands and use a tissue when needed. As parents, we should enable children to grow, flourish and function independently under our protection.Dana sharing with her friends the importance of washing our hands after play...In such a highly … [Read more...]
ArtScience Museum Presents 50 Best National Geographic Photos
That familiar Yellow Frame at The ArtScience Museum!Growing up in those pre-iPad days, I remembered my Mum used to 'feed' us with books and magazines. Ever so often, she would trot my siblings and I down to the Indian Book Seller to get us stashes of second hand books and magazines. One of the 'books' which never fails to draw my attention was one with a yellow frame on its cover. That book would always pique my interest with its stunning and thought-provoking … [Read more...]
Dating the VW Sharan…
Multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) are a dime a dozen on Singapore roads. From 5 to 8 seaters, MPVs attract families with their ample space, roomy compartments and their functionality such as the ability to 'flat-bed' the rear seats to suit the modern family’s diverse lifestyle needs. So when we were given an opportunity to test-drive the Volkswagen Sharan for a week, we (being sedan drivers) were quite intrigued to see if this MPV can convince us to consider one.Unlike the blinking lights and … [Read more...]
Redoxon Kids Vitamin C Gummies – You see immunity, your child sees fun!
As a working Mom, we made a tough decision to put Dana in infant care when she was a mere six months old baby. With proximity and close interaction with other infants and kids, we were playing 'catch up' to build her immune system with our monthly visits to the pediatrician. Of all the vitamins that are essential for children, we found out shortly that our best bet to protect her from falling prey to common colds and infections was to ensure her intake of Vitamin C was sufficient. Life in the … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} How Intelligent is your Child? Understanding Multiple Intelligences Workshops
Multiple Intelligences start with the premise that 'every child is smart'....we just need to help them find out what they are smart in and capitalize on their preferred learning style(s). As an educator, the Multiple Intelligences (MI) Theory (developed by Dr. Howard Gardner, a professor of Education at Harvard University 40 years ago) is not new to me. In fact, I enjoy using Multiple Intelligences strategies in my classrooms to engage my students in learning.In a nutshell, there are at … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} Swensen’s Brand New Disney Planes Ice-Cream Cakes!
Dana recovered just in time for us to catch Disney's latest blockbuster 'Planes' over the weekend. Not surprisingly, she loves it. The themes of friendship, courage, perseverance and good sportsmanship shone brightly and helped our Princesses' spirits soar. Little did she know that after the movie, there was a little surprise awaiting her at home.The kind folks at Swensen's has delivered a big Disney 'Planes' Ice-Cream Cake just for her! In conjunction with the movie, Swensen’s … [Read more...]
Say it with Disney Planes! 飞机总动员
From the world above “Cars”, descends Disney’s "Planes”! This time, come meet several very remarkable planes full of personality and witness their stories of friendship, courage and action as they take you on a journey of a lifetime! "Planes” features Dusty, a good-natured, fast-flying crop duster who dreams of competing in the most exciting round-the-world air race in history. However, Dusty has to first overcome his fear of heights (acrophobia) before he succeeds!Join Dusty as he pursues his … [Read more...]
Meet The All-New Furby BOOM!
Last Christmas, hordes of parent holiday shoppers snapped up Furbies as Christmas gifts for their kids to the extent that it was out of stock. We never really understood what the hype was about until Dana claimed her classmates have it and so does her playmates in the neighbourhood. For the uninitiated, a Furby is a furry, electronic plush resembling an owl-like pet, complete with a speaking capabilities and, like any pets, a 'mind of it own'.Last month, … [Read more...]
Ways to keep cool (literally)!
In Singapore, we only have two seasons: hot and hotter. Although we are fortunate not to experience deadly heatwaves (like those in Japan), there are some days where the heat proves too unbearable. Instead of thronging the malls or stay holed up at home with the air conditioning set to full blast., here are some ways to keep boredom at bay without sweltering in the hot sun.A. Water FunPlaying with water, in some form or fashion, is always a great way to cool off during the hotter months (like … [Read more...]
Dengue Kills, Do the 5-Step Mozzie Wipeout
Poster Credit. Click on poster to enlarge it.In my previous post, I exposed seven little known facts of the deadly Aedes Mosquitoes which are responsible for the dengue epidemic. Even though the number of cases has gone down in recent weeks, it would be foolish to let our guard down. During the ‘Fight Dengue’ Volunteer Training Workshop which I attended recently, I was very encouraged and heartened to see so many community volunteers selflessly giving their time and energy to help their … [Read more...]
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