Tag: Parenting

Parent Volunteer for Primary School Registration

Parent Volunteer for Primary School Registration

Is it worth our time and energy to apply as parent volunteer to increase the chances of securing a spot in our primary  school of choice? Why is there a need to do Parent Volunteer? When we moved to our place more than 5 years ago, we did not 

New Moms Checklist: Top 5 Postpartum Must Haves

New Moms Checklist: Top 5 Postpartum Must Haves

The newborn checklist is complete. You found the new crib that fits perfectly in your newly painted nursery room, the most savvy looking stroller and even that fancy baby swing. Everything is sorted and you are soooo ready to pop. Well, have you thought about 

Foreign Students: How to get into Singapore Primary School?

Foreign Students: How to get into Singapore Primary School?

[Updated March 22 2018 to reflect the recent Phase 3 registration changes] These past few years, it’s getting harder for International Students (foreigner students) to get into Singapore Primary School. It seems very random who gets a place and who doesn’t. Hence, it is a 

Does Breastfeeding Cause Cavities?

Does Breastfeeding Cause Cavities?

During the Christmas holiday season, my daughter had been having phlegmy cough. Hence, I had been checking her throat more often for redness and inflammation. During one of those checks, to my horror, I saw some yellowish/brownish spots on her upper molar (m2). I started 

Visiting Taipei with Kids in November

Visiting Taipei with Kids in November

My husband and I have visited Taipei 6 years ago during summer (August).  It was very hot and humid with occasional rain showers. So we thought of visiting Taipei with kids in November. November is considered Autumn in Taipei, Taiwan. I had high expectations of 

Rawa Island: Secret Getaway Paradise 3 hours from Singapore

Rawa Island: Secret Getaway Paradise 3 hours from Singapore

Looking for a white sand beach with turquoise blue waters for that special long weekend? Too tired of flying with the kids? Rawa Island would be a perfect choice! How to Get There? Rawa Island (or Pulau Rawa) is located in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. 

Choosing the Best Preschool in Singapore

Choosing the Best Preschool in Singapore

Time flies. My second one is now ready for preschool! I have started reviewing options for best preschool in Singapore for her. I’m a little late though. Normally, parents start to look for a preschool on the first half of the year their child turns 

Pearl Farm Beach Resort Davao, Philippines

Pearl Farm Beach Resort Davao, Philippines

Looking for a beach paradise  with kids for that weekend getaway?  Pearl Farm Beach Resort Davao is located in a beautiful and tranquil island surrounded by coconut palms, mangroves and rock formations. They also offer over water villa accommodation with stunning ocean views.   As soon 

Top 5 Mandarin Chinese Tuition Centres in East

Top 5 Mandarin Chinese Tuition Centres in East

We speak English at home. When my eldest turned 3, I started looking for a Mandarin Chinese tuition centre that would help her enjoy learning the language. Below is a summary of the Top Mandarin Chinese Tuition Centres  in the East of Singapore that I 

Discover Melbourne Australia with Kids

Discover Melbourne Australia with Kids

Discover Melbourne Australia with kids. See tips on what to do and where to eat. And also how to get around Melbourne by renting a car. How to Get There? There are few airlines that fly direct from Singapore to Melbourne (Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, Scoot, 

Top 10 Places to Go in Melbourne with Kids

Top 10 Places to Go in Melbourne with Kids

Top 10 Places to Go in Melbourne with Kids 1. Healesville Sanctuary It is a Zoo located in the Eastern part of Melbourne. It took us approx 90 minutes to get there. Please try to leave as early as possible as they open 9am and 

KidsSTOP at Singapore Science Centre

KidsSTOP at Singapore Science Centre

Have you heard of KidsSTOP at Singapore Science Centre? KidsSTOP boasts itself as Singapore’s first-of-its-kind science centre for children. My eldest visited this place when she was N1 in her school field trip 2 years ago. Now that her sister is 2 year old, I thought it 

Animal Land Children’s Farm in Melbourne

Animal Land Children’s Farm in Melbourne

Animal land Children’s Farm in Melbourne aims to give children a real, hands-on farming experience. Unlike other animal attractions and zoos, visitors don’t simply observe our animals from a distance. In this farm,  kids get to hold, pat, feed and ride with a tour guide (a 

Mid Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay 2017

Mid Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay 2017

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Head down to celebrate Mid Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay and enjoy the beautiful lanterns setup and decors. Note last day is on Oct 8 2017! There are also performances and activities to keep the kids 

Exploring Davao Beach and Nature, Philippines

Exploring Davao Beach and Nature, Philippines

After President Rodrigo Duterte won the Philippines Presidential Election in 2016, I became curious to explore the richness of Davao Beach and Nature. Davao City is President Duterte’s hometown. He has served as the city’s mayor for 6 terms. Friends from Davao are often proud 

Preschooler Learn How to Read

Preschooler Learn How to Read

As a mom, I constantly worry if I’m doing ‘enough’ for my kids. It is very hard NOT to be a kiasu parent these days. When I heard that K1 kids are expected to know how to read, I panicked. My eldest was going to 

Changi Airport Terminal 4, Anyone?

Changi Airport Terminal 4, Anyone?

Singapore Changi Airport is one of the best (if not the best) in the world. It is a source of pride for many Singaporeans – World’s Best Airport at the World Airport Awards for the 5th year running! And of course having *only* 3 terminals 

River Safari: Panda, Panda – What do you see?

River Safari: Panda, Panda – What do you see?

My 2 year old is currently going gaga over the song ‘Baby shark’. Since we are ‘Friends of Wildlife’ members, I decided to bring the kids to  River Safari to get up close with sea creatures. I’m excited as it will be my daughter’s first time 

Splash Splash Away! Kidz Amaze SAFRA Punggol

Splash Splash Away! Kidz Amaze SAFRA Punggol

There are many waterparks in Singapore and they are mostly free. There are those inside the malls, even the Singapore Zoo and Gardens by the Bay has their own. The recently re-opened Palawan Pirate Ship (formerly Port of Lost Wonder) at Sentosa is now free 

Beware Feeding Frenzy @ Animal Resort Singapore!

Beware Feeding Frenzy @ Animal Resort Singapore!

I have been looking for places where kids can get up close and feed the animals (aside from the Singapore Zoo). Fellow mommy bloggers pointed me to Animal Resort Singapore at Seletar West Farmway. I don’t drive so we have to take a taxi all