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The following story is a touching one which I want to share with parents, be it Singapore or elsewhere . . .
An 80 year old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45 years old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window.The Father asked his Son, “What […]
Posted on August 29th, 2006 by June
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Weekends are meant for relaxing. In Singapore, we are lucky to have many tropical fruits and vegetables available. So parents, try preparing the following juices for yourselves and your kids.
Tired body, Jetleg, Hangover - Apple + Orange + Carrot + Beetroot
Relaxation - Apple + Pineapple + Mint + Lime
Regulating Sugar Content - […]
Posted on August 27th, 2006 by June
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In yesterday’s “FRIDAY MATTERS“, the topic was on “Best message? Know sex, no sex and safe sex“
Generally, the writer was trying to say that in Singapore, what we have gone so far is NOT SO EFFECTIVE to discourage sex activity in teens. She wrote: “With sex still a taboo topic in the community, what’s to […]
Posted on August 26th, 2006 by June
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In today’s Forum, one parent wrote: “Don’t put children on the balance sheet“. He has 2 girls aged 3 and 2. Like many other Singaporeans, he and his wife have to juggle between work and taking care of the girls. Though life is tough, he has never allowed this to be a deterrent […]
Posted on August 24th, 2006 by June
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In his National Day Rally speech, our Prime Minister Lee has again urged Singapore parents to have more children.
While children can be a blessing, it is tough for parents to deal with them at times, especially teenagers. They are at an age where they want to be treated like adults. Below are some tips for […]
Posted on August 22nd, 2006 by June
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I refer to SM Goh’s message in the The Straits Times today – Help sovle the puzzle of missing babies. He is concerned that a population that is not replacing itself will severely affect Singapore’s future.
As a parent of 4 children, I would like to share with parents, parents-to-be and DINKs (couples who have Double […]
Posted on August 20th, 2006 by June
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My dad (age 78) passed away on Vesak Day, 12 May 2006, this year. Today is his 100th day ritual prayer session. All his children, grandchildren and my mum were present at the temple this morning.
Since his death, my mum has not been taking it well. As her health has also been bad, […]
Posted on August 19th, 2006 by June
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Below are some wise tips from a 70 year old:
No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
One can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles 3 things - a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.
Regardless of […]
Posted on August 18th, 2006 by June
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In today’s mind your body under The Straits Times, Singapore, there was this article on Baby & Child - Mum’s milk calms. For the benefit of those who have yet read about the good points, let me summarize what the researchers say:
Breast-fed kids handle stressful situations better later on in life.
Its calming effects […]
Posted on August 16th, 2006 by June
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“Dead baby found in staff locker” - this was one of the headlines on the front page of The Straits Time, Singapore, today.
This is not the first time such occurences has happened. While some babies do survive, many are not so lucky. For childless couples, they will wonder why mothers of these babies can be […]
Posted on August 15th, 2006 by June
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