As a working parent, one of the decisions that you’d need to make before your maternity leave ends involves the care arrangement of your baby. While some are able to get help from their parents or in-laws to take care of their baby during the day, another popular option among working parents is to send...
Every child is born with a different personality, but all of them need to be taught how to be respectful. Proper etiquette and manners are not merely surface-level niceties. In fact, these reflect deeper values of respect and even empathy. We’ve all come across personalities who are positive and respectful, making them a joy to...
Parenting is like a dance. It requires some give and take in terms of the control and freedom we give to our children. How do we set appropriate boundaries so they can stay safe and yet exercise their independence and express their personality? And how do we adjust these boundaries as they grow? The ‘V...
Getting a place in childcare centres in Punggol can be tricky, as there are more children who live in the area than there are childcare places available. According to checks by the Straits Times, Punggol estates have amongst the highest number of residents aged four and below in the country. As a parent, choosing the...
Time flies when your infant suddenly reaches toddlerhood. If your child is transitioning to a playgroup from an infant care centre in Singapore, do not wait until the last week to prepare him or her for the change. With more students, different meal times and nap time, less milk bottle feedings, new teachers and a...
Singapore Parents: Trying to weigh your options between enrolling your child in an infant care or leaving them with your parents’ or in-laws’? We give you our two cents worth. Having a new family member is a game-changer. It is not just about having to live with a small tiny human being – adequate provisions...
The formative years of a child are not only essential for their physical growth, but mental growth as well. At MindChamps Preschool @ Jurong West, children are guided to greater heights with thoughtfully designed, age-appropriate activities. Here are some examples of the unique experiences toddlers will undergo at this playgroup. Kids participate in hands-on activities...
Apart from worrying about their children’s academic performance in school, parents often fret about whether they can make (and keep) good friends. For our children to thrive in school, EQ is as important as IQ, particularly as they grow older and start to face more peer pressure. So, what can we do to equip our...
Children will be exposed to swear words at one time or another, be it in school, at home, or while travelling on public transport. Young kids will often repeat something they’ve heard, out of curiosity, while older kids may start to use colourful language at home to test their parents’ reactions or push their buttons....
For most parents in Singapore, infant care is one of the care options to consider once mum returns to work after her maternity leave ends. However, with the array of infant care centres available here, it is tough to choose the best one. Many infant care centres also have a long waiting list, so parents...
