Do you get calls about purchasing a new bank product? Or listen about a zero interest rate cash transfer programme? Or do you get SMSes about a new Freehold property launch this weekend? Or the latest 15% sale for all red label products at XYZ company? I do! And I hate it!! The telemarketers are…
Our family was just featured in Channel News Asia’s On The Red Dot programme! Woooohooooo! Please excuse my extreme pride in my wonderful husband… It’s not every day one gets interview and video featured. Here, he talks about how we parent our kids in light of the Internet and Social Media. He refers to the…
Recently, I heard from a dear friend who just got married. Let’s call her Karen. She’s staying with her husband’s family for now, while awaiting for their new home. And as we were catching up with her new life, Karen made an interesting comment, “Why do mothers bring up their sons to be served?” Apparently,…
It’s time for Primary School registration in Singapore. This highly stressful period is part of the coming-of-age ritual that all parents go through. Having been part of the education system as a student and as an educator, I fully fully empathise with all the high strung emotions and worry. After all, the decision which school…
It’s the last week of June! That’s the half way mark for 2013. (it’s also the last week of the summer holidays here!) Question: if you could use the weather to describe your year thus far, what would it be? For me, the first 6 months were a mix of Sunny days with bouts of…
I saw this at Play to Learn with Sarah, and decided this is a good time to do an A-Z with Mum’s the Word. Here goes! A. Attached or Single? Attached…Happily married since 2001! B. Best Friend? I don’t think I can name all of them! Many BFs, a handful of BFFs!C. Cake or pie?…
A long weekend just passed… Yes, that familiar mega big dose of reality hits you hard. In this case, it hits on a Monday. How do we survive the Monday after a long weekend? Here’s what I did last night to prepare for this morning! 1. Made preparations for a wonderful sumptuous breakfast. I figured…
