I have been a full time Mathematics private tutor for more than 3 years, and I have seen many parents who coach their kids during their free time. This shows how caring the parents are today, which is a very commendable thing. However, do exercise caution that what is taught, the kids can understand. Most […]
Caring Parents, Confused Kids
March 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
Recently, I attended a “Mathematics Workshop for Parents” in a local Primary School. This workshop is a initiative by the school to share word problems solving methods with the parents so that the latter can better understand what their kids are taught in school. Hence, be able to teach their kids if need be. I […]
Help Fight Against Dengue
June 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dengue Fever There has been significant increase in dengue fever cases over the past few weeks. Ministry of Health has been stepping up various preventions to control this spread. As parents, we also begin to worry about our kids. So what can we do to help prevent this? Here are some information. Dengue Fever is […]
Is Your Child Strong-Willed?
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Are you experiencing challenges from your child whenever you request him/her to do something? Come early adolescence, between ages nine and thirteen, the child typically begins the separation from childhood and no longer wants to be defined and treated as “just a child” anymore. Now there is more opposition to parents from a young person […]
Revised format for Primary 3 and 4 Oral Exam Format
April 24, 2013 by 1 Comment
I recently attended an Oracy Workshop held by a Primary School. We are notified that there will be some changes to how Oral will be conducted. Previously, there are three components; Reading Aloud, Pictorial Description, and Conversation. The new format will be Reading Aloud (6 marks) and Stimulus-based Conversation (10 marks). Reading Passage. […]
How to choose a childcare centre for your child?
April 18, 2013 by 1 Comment
Choosing a childcare centre can be as easy as just locating a childcare centre that is convenient for you and your spouse to pick up after work. Does it worth going through a couple of childcare centres before deciding? The answer depends on yourself, but here are some of our thoughts. In choosing […]
Enhanced Child and Infant Care Subsidies For Lower and Middle Income Families
March 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Government is raising subsidies to make child and infant care services more affordable for lower and middle income families. Acting Minister for Social and Family Development Chan Chun Sing announced details of the new subsidy framework on 23 Jan 2013. It complements other measures to defray the costs of child-raising under the Marriage and […]
What to do when you have a medical emergency?
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Life is full of uncertainty. If we are equipped with the knowledge on how to handle emergency cases, we will be calm when it happen. Now, what to do when you have a medical emergency in Singapore? Ambulance Service If you have a medical emergency in Singapore, the telephone number to call is 995. […]
How Effective Will The New and Enhanced Marriage & Parenthood Package 2013 Be?
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Setting up a family is no easy feats. Think about all the commitments from the parents have to put in to see their kids prior to stepping out in the job market, earning the first salary. I think that worries a lot of couples. Good news is the government has launched a New and Enhanced […]
Wearing Traditional Chinese New Year Clothes For Children
January 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Chinese New Year, which is the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar, is the most important and longest of all Chinese festivals celebrated by Chinese communities throughout the world. Chinese New Year celebrations include offerings to household deities, house cleaning, new clothes, ancestor worship and reunion dinner. People may also […]
