(2009/08) August 2009 MTBs
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Smurfy. I visited the Character Montessori at Pasir Ris. The place is very big and it's very near to the park. Every Friday, the teachers will bring the kids to the park. The teaching stresses on character building and the teachers (2 of them I met) are experienced and responsible. So far, this school gives me the best impression (except the bathroom/restroom a bit old) and the school fee is at the high side, $1100 plus for full time before deduction. I notice another school, MMI just beside CM. Will be paying them a visit next week.
smurf_ling
Active Member
bb
u will be visiting MMI in pasir ris? or sengkang?
u will be visiting MMI in pasir ris? or sengkang?
shanghaibb
Active Member
babys
I also didnt know the huai shan sap can cause itchiness...
huai shan is wild yam or Chinese yam, but the sap is "stronger" than the common yam.
check out more about Huai shan (chinese yam)
http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/chinese-herbs.html
I follow this blog... good tips.
http://ellenaguan2.blogspot.com/2010/04/huai-shan-lily-bulbs-congee.html
I also didnt know the huai shan sap can cause itchiness...
huai shan is wild yam or Chinese yam, but the sap is "stronger" than the common yam.
check out more about Huai shan (chinese yam)
http://www.homemade-chinese-soups.com/chinese-herbs.html
I follow this blog... good tips.
http://ellenaguan2.blogspot.com/2010/04/huai-shan-lily-bulbs-congee.html
shanghaibb
Active Member
Anyone going to Night Walk 2010?
http://www.nightwalk2010.com/event_details.html
I never bring my boy for these kind of walk before coz usually must gather early in the morning... ~sleepy~
http://www.nightwalk2010.com/event_details.html
I never bring my boy for these kind of walk before coz usually must gather early in the morning... ~sleepy~
i went to buy the nan xing and bei xing during lunch.. alamak look exactly the same leh!
the lady told me one teaspoon of both and some chuan bei (but this i didnt buy..... so expensive) and double boil with one bowl of water for at least one hour..
do i need a certain bowl to double boil
the lady told me one teaspoon of both and some chuan bei (but this i didnt buy..... so expensive) and double boil with one bowl of water for at least one hour..
do i need a certain bowl to double boil
kiki
i am thinking of going for the nightwalk also. we did the newpaper walk and it was great bonding.
eh gals, i got a big problem now. it seems that all the childcare/playgroup wihtin walking distance is fully booked. some are registering 2012 now. in yr shoes, what would you suggest?
1) find one further away (within 1 or 2 mrt stops)
2) not enrol in playgroup/childcare (don't do anything)
3) not enrol in playgroup/childcare but enrol those branded ones that does 1-2 times a week e.g. JG, shichida etc
4) hire a maid & homeschool
i am thinking of going for the nightwalk also. we did the newpaper walk and it was great bonding.
eh gals, i got a big problem now. it seems that all the childcare/playgroup wihtin walking distance is fully booked. some are registering 2012 now. in yr shoes, what would you suggest?
1) find one further away (within 1 or 2 mrt stops)
2) not enrol in playgroup/childcare (don't do anything)
3) not enrol in playgroup/childcare but enrol those branded ones that does 1-2 times a week e.g. JG, shichida etc
4) hire a maid & homeschool
shanghaibb
Active Member
babymaking
our bubs can only start childcare/playgroup around Feb2011, so maybe can ask to be on waitlist for the nearer ones for the time being?
our bubs can only start childcare/playgroup around Feb2011, so maybe can ask to be on waitlist for the nearer ones for the time being?
regg
yes, ard sembawang, all the playgroup/childcare within sembawang mrt walking distance is full up to dec 2011. they are only accepting registration for jan 2012.
kiki
no point to be on the waiting list, the places i called said places are already taken up and paid for.
pegsfur
that's my concern also, if everyday got to go school/childcare and dun drive, it's going to be tough esp on raining days. i'm still trying to convince myself that it's worth it to spend xx amt on branded schools.
yes, ard sembawang, all the playgroup/childcare within sembawang mrt walking distance is full up to dec 2011. they are only accepting registration for jan 2012.
kiki
no point to be on the waiting list, the places i called said places are already taken up and paid for.
pegsfur
that's my concern also, if everyday got to go school/childcare and dun drive, it's going to be tough esp on raining days. i'm still trying to convince myself that it's worth it to spend xx amt on branded schools.
mashybrainz
New Member
babymaking
are u going back to work? Coz if you're not, then no pt going childcare. Can just send to a 2-3hr prog or those weekly type.
are u going back to work? Coz if you're not, then no pt going childcare. Can just send to a 2-3hr prog or those weekly type.
smurf_ling
Active Member
take school bus !!! my #1 takes school bus everyday. morning daddy sends him to sch (n chitchat with teachers n his lil classmates). afternoon he takes school bus to my mum's place.
Babymaking,
What is the meaning of Registering 2012 now? It means baby can start playgroup at 18mth right? So far those schools I visited no waiting list. I drive but I still prefer nearby schools. Sometimes can just walk with my girl home or if emergency, can ask my helper or MIL to take her home. Raining is fun, can let baby wear beautiful raincoat n walk walk in the rain.
What is the meaning of Registering 2012 now? It means baby can start playgroup at 18mth right? So far those schools I visited no waiting list. I drive but I still prefer nearby schools. Sometimes can just walk with my girl home or if emergency, can ask my helper or MIL to take her home. Raining is fun, can let baby wear beautiful raincoat n walk walk in the rain.
shanghaibb
Active Member
deebee
I'm giving scrambled whole egg to my boy as he dont have any history of allergy.
Just make sure its well cooked (i.e. not runny or wet)
I'm giving scrambled whole egg to my boy as he dont have any history of allergy.
Just make sure its well cooked (i.e. not runny or wet)
shanghaibb
Active Member
deebee
I tried adding hard boiled egg but my boy dont like the texture, seems like the egg white is too hard for him so he spit out.
I tried adding hard boiled egg but my boy dont like the texture, seems like the egg white is too hard for him so he spit out.
xiao_wanzi03
Active Member
Hi mummies..
U family is looking at forming an parent interest grp.. Serene(u family) tot that since we have been quite active w their activities and we r quite close acquaintances, hence proposed if I could get a sense of interest level among us first..
If u dun mind, can we invite her n her colleagues to our bash next sat n get her to clarify any doubts we hav abt e Interest grp..
I have oso ask abt e required commitments, waiting for her reply on this..
Email fr serene:
Actually we are looking into forming a Parents interest group or ambassadors of sort for U Family and we think your group is apt for a gd start off point. How often do you all meet for gatherings with your babies and what usually takes place? Do you have a few mummies/daddies acting as leaders and organising activities for the group?
If we can make this into a U Family interest group and move along this direction, we would have a better reason to be sponsoring the baby bags for your bash. We are even willing to look into doing more for this group.
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Interested mummies:
- joyful
U family is looking at forming an parent interest grp.. Serene(u family) tot that since we have been quite active w their activities and we r quite close acquaintances, hence proposed if I could get a sense of interest level among us first..
If u dun mind, can we invite her n her colleagues to our bash next sat n get her to clarify any doubts we hav abt e Interest grp..
I have oso ask abt e required commitments, waiting for her reply on this..
Email fr serene:
Actually we are looking into forming a Parents interest group or ambassadors of sort for U Family and we think your group is apt for a gd start off point. How often do you all meet for gatherings with your babies and what usually takes place? Do you have a few mummies/daddies acting as leaders and organising activities for the group?
If we can make this into a U Family interest group and move along this direction, we would have a better reason to be sponsoring the baby bags for your bash. We are even willing to look into doing more for this group.
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Interested mummies:
- joyful
kikiala,
the night walk sounds interesting!
kiki
i am thinking of going for the nightwalk also. we did the newpaper walk and it was great bonding.
babymaking,
i also have the same questions on my mind but not becos the playgroup wihtin walking distance is fully booked but becos the teachers there seem blur when i asked them questions. so i wonder if i shd put my son there since i really doubt their qualifications & teaching skills. if i were to enrol there, it's purely becos of convenience. jus under my blk.
Now i have the following options similar to yours
1) find one further away
2) not enrol in playgroup
3) enrol in those 1-2 times a week
(the MMI which I enquired said one parent to sit in. my hb joked good, asked my mum to join in with my son & both learn together. haha! but seriously, i think i may have to adjust my work schedule if i were to bring him there & attend class together twice a week. which means lesser income for me.
joyful,
wah, the aug mummies becomes U Family ambassadors? haha! but sounds interesting. it's nice to be the pioneer batch of something.
the night walk sounds interesting!
kiki
i am thinking of going for the nightwalk also. we did the newpaper walk and it was great bonding.
babymaking,
i also have the same questions on my mind but not becos the playgroup wihtin walking distance is fully booked but becos the teachers there seem blur when i asked them questions. so i wonder if i shd put my son there since i really doubt their qualifications & teaching skills. if i were to enrol there, it's purely becos of convenience. jus under my blk.
Now i have the following options similar to yours
1) find one further away
2) not enrol in playgroup
3) enrol in those 1-2 times a week
(the MMI which I enquired said one parent to sit in. my hb joked good, asked my mum to join in with my son & both learn together. haha! but seriously, i think i may have to adjust my work schedule if i were to bring him there & attend class together twice a week. which means lesser income for me.
joyful,
wah, the aug mummies becomes U Family ambassadors? haha! but sounds interesting. it's nice to be the pioneer batch of something.
smurf_ling
Active Member
zen
last time i got one mummy who resides in ur area.. yes, actually grandma brings baby for the MM1 twice weekly lessons.. dun be surprised..
sometimes u even see maids sitting in with their lil employers.
last time i got one mummy who resides in ur area.. yes, actually grandma brings baby for the MM1 twice weekly lessons.. dun be surprised..
sometimes u even see maids sitting in with their lil employers.smurf_ling
Active Member
my first maid.. last time with her employer in singapore, she takes taxi to bring the lil employer to JG weekday classes oso..
gd mrng all~ happy friday~~~~~
RE: NIGHT WALK
yup..sounds interesting. especially since it's after the sun set! haha.
RE: JUMPEROO
asking on behalf of a fren> interested to buy over a 2nd-hand jumperoo, well-maintained condition pls. if anyone is considering to rid the big item frm yur den for a sum.. pls PM me and i cld link u up with my fren to neg on the price? many thanks.
RE: U FAMILY INTEREST GROUP
ya... interested too. hehehe~
U family interest group:
- joyful
- babys
- cloudme(not physically active can?)
- DolceVita
- Reira
- fatBobo
RE: NIGHT WALK
yup..sounds interesting. especially since it's after the sun set! haha.
RE: JUMPEROO
asking on behalf of a fren> interested to buy over a 2nd-hand jumperoo, well-maintained condition pls. if anyone is considering to rid the big item frm yur den for a sum.. pls PM me and i cld link u up with my fren to neg on the price? many thanks.
RE: U FAMILY INTEREST GROUP
ya... interested too. hehehe~
U family interest group:
- joyful
- babys
- cloudme(not physically active can?)
- DolceVita
- Reira
- fatBobo
i'm also keen!
U family interest group:
- joyful
- babys
- cloudme(not physically active can?)
- DolceVita
- Reira
- fatBobo
- Regg
- bbmaking
Zen
yeah, i tried asking around for playgroup - i think playgroup (not part of chilldcare type) teachers/in charge tend to be less professional the one i called didn't even know what acitivites are in the 2 hr session.
eh, frankly i am looking for one that doesn't require parent to sit in, that defeats my purpose of looking for playgroup, cos my boy is more mischevious when i am around.
mashy
i would prefer to put zac in a structured program - cos he love routine, and he will benefit from the interaction and learn faster.
U family interest group:
- joyful
- babys
- cloudme(not physically active can?)
- DolceVita
- Reira
- fatBobo
- Regg
- bbmaking
Zen
yeah, i tried asking around for playgroup - i think playgroup (not part of chilldcare type) teachers/in charge tend to be less professional the one i called didn't even know what acitivites are in the 2 hr session.
eh, frankly i am looking for one that doesn't require parent to sit in, that defeats my purpose of looking for playgroup, cos my boy is more mischevious when i am around.
mashy
i would prefer to put zac in a structured program - cos he love routine, and he will benefit from the interaction and learn faster.
hi babymaking,
can i suggest something:
you can look for a halfday childcare and send your son for lessons only. You can have breakfast at home then bring him to school for 2-3 hours of play, then bring him back for lunch, say 8.30 - 11.30.
After $150 subsidy, probably around $400-500 ?
can i suggest something:
you can look for a halfday childcare and send your son for lessons only. You can have breakfast at home then bring him to school for 2-3 hours of play, then bring him back for lunch, say 8.30 - 11.30.
After $150 subsidy, probably around $400-500 ?
mashybrainz
New Member
Babymaking
u wanna try looking for 2-3hr prog first? Frankly I find that they dun need to sleep in the centre at this age. When my boy was 2, I sent him to kinderland 3 hr daily prog. It's structured with outdoor play, dun need parent ard and it's considered as flexi childcare so can claim a little bit of subsidy. He went to the one at yio chu kang. Maybe u try asking around? I understand that my sil also sends my nephew to a montesorri flexi prog.
u wanna try looking for 2-3hr prog first? Frankly I find that they dun need to sleep in the centre at this age. When my boy was 2, I sent him to kinderland 3 hr daily prog. It's structured with outdoor play, dun need parent ard and it's considered as flexi childcare so can claim a little bit of subsidy. He went to the one at yio chu kang. Maybe u try asking around? I understand that my sil also sends my nephew to a montesorri flexi prog.
i'm also keen!
U family interest group:
- joyful
- babys
- cloudme(not physically active can?)
- DolceVita
- Reira
- fatBobo
- Regg
- bbmaking
- mich
babymaking, agree with joeey - sign up for half day, then u can bring him back when you want. Or leave him for half day, and u have some time to do your stuff.
U family interest group:
- joyful
- babys
- cloudme(not physically active can?)
- DolceVita
- Reira
- fatBobo
- Regg
- bbmaking
- mich
babymaking, agree with joeey - sign up for half day, then u can bring him back when you want. Or leave him for half day, and u have some time to do your stuff.
xiao_wanzi03
Active Member
cloudme,
not strenuously active kind..
U family interest group:
- joyful
- babys
- cloudme(not physically active can?)
- DolceVita
- Reira
- fatBobo
- Regg
- bbmaking
- mich
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Thanks mummies for your support!!
not strenuously active kind..
U family interest group:
- joyful
- babys
- cloudme(not physically active can?)
- DolceVita
- Reira
- fatBobo
- Regg
- bbmaking
- mich
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Thanks mummies for your support!!