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Post Christmas

Christmas… the most wonderful time of the year! What a great time we had with our family and friends! And what a super time we had feasting and feasting! And what comes next? For us, it’s a super holiday for the entire family… Yes a SUPER holiday before that dreaded day when school starts on…




Real Gymnastics for Kids

I am a proud mummy. Yes, proud of my kids, proud of their achievements. And recently, my girls went for their first Gymnastics Meet! (The boy wasn’t interested and thus wasn’t even picked!) After one year of doing gym, I am so amazed at their dexterity, co-ordination and flexibility! I guess I was so impressed…




The Ideal Personality for Children

Have you ever thought what it would be like if you could choose the character or personality of your child? What if you could choose little parts of his/her personality to make a somewhat ideal child? Would you go for a really compliant one who doesn’t fuss over food? One who eats everything on his…




My Two front teeth

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth… Nathan just lost both and I realised I should quickly take a picture cos the next time that would happen when he’s old and toothless, I won’t be around. So I took the opportunity to dig out Nicole’s toothless grin as well. She looks not…




The Blame Game

Every child is born with an innate ability to play and excel in the Blame Game. And the skills are honed further when siblings come along. Each child is so convincing when they say “Not Me” or when they say “It’s Meimei/KorKor/CheChe” Last Saturday, the kids played this game and there was a HUGE irony…




Therapy 101: Go Private or Subsidised?

There’s an update on Nadine’s development. I made an important decision that is a major turnaround from my previous stand. Some time in April 2013 , I decided to put her through the official system of getting her diagnosed. This meant sending her to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. For a long while, (in fact,…



Therapy 101-Friends Don’t Come Easy

Recently, I was hit with a sudden thought about Nadine and her friends. She’s a compliant girl who is easy going. But she will not aggressively make friends. She’s more the “let others make friends with me” type. And as part of the natural protective instincts we have, she’s been very sheltered with regards to…



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