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When it comes to choosing a school for one’s child, what are the factors that parents should consider before making a decision? Mrs Sheba Khan, a mother of two, once asked the same question when she was searching for a…
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“I’m really looking forward to going to Primary One, are you?” My son asked me enthusiastically towards the end of his year in Kindergarten Two. “Well… it would be interesting for you to make new friends and learn new things,”…
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My daughter, Bea, will be going to primary school next year. With six months to go, I wondered if she would be prepared for Primary 1? Based on feedback from her teachers, she is doing fine. But I decided to…
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There was a time when crafting with children required precision planning and meticulous military-grade preparation. There’d be newspapers spread out to protect floors from stains, scratches, paint, and sticky black adhesive residue. Vast bundles of kitchen towels, boxes of tissue…
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These days, almost everyone puts in excess hours beyond the regular eight-hour workday to keep up with our fast-paced and highly competitive working environment. The promise of recognition and career progression is enough to motivate the younger generation, the singles,…
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Your preschooler may already be doing this in kindergarten. But come Primary One, it will actually be part of the markable syllabus and woe betide the child who cannot perform! Yes, we’re talking about the Show And Tell. Elly Sim,…
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It’s half a decade since my last pregnancy but I still wear maternity clothing. That’s because I have a food baby; a protruding tummy caused by my favourite snacks – chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate. So when iBeauty Medispa called and…
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Being a new mum is a daunting task and it’s always good to get as much help as possible. Getting the ‘tools of the trade’ in good working order is one way to face the challenges ahead. Whether this is…
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