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I read with shock and sadness on the article in The Straits Times, Singapore, today titled: “How teens deal with unwanted babies - Abortion after abortion after abortion . . .”
The main reason is these teens choose unprotected sex instead of using contraceptives. They also prefer not to use condoms and rather take […]
Posted on August 13th, 2006 by June
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Aug 9 may be over but the celebration for Singapore’s 41st National day is still on. Here’s a poem to describe my feelings for the occasion.
In 1965 independence we gain
41 years we have come
Six presidents we have had
Yusof Ishak, Benjamin Sheares,
Devan Nair, Wee Kim Wee,
Ong Teng Cheong and
the present S R […]
Posted on August 12th, 2006 by June
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The front page of The Straits Times, Singapore, today has this ad “Love Your Face Campaign”. While it is good to look nice, one must also be happy and live fruitfully.Parents, below are 5 simple tips to stay happy:
1) Free your heart from hatred2) Free your mind from worries3) Live simply4) Give more5) Demand less […]
Posted on August 11th, 2006 by June
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Have you ever wondered what you eat will affect your organs in your body? Well, here are some food for thought advice that my friend, Linda (a nurse for more than 7 years), has to share:ORGANS, FOOD AND COLOUR LUNGS - if you are paled face, try taking white colour stuff like […]
Posted on August 9th, 2006 by June
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While parent focus has always been on how to deal with toddlers to teenagers, it is also important to know how to cope with elderly parents. The “Upfront” article in The Straits Times today on “Caring for the lonely as they grow old” sparkle some deep thoughts for me.
My own dad had just […]
Posted on August 8th, 2006 by June
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Teens are at an age into adulthood and expect their parents to treat them like one. Parents, on the other hand, would still want to exert certain degree of discipline when they sense that something is amiss. When reasoning and punishment fail, they would then exercise their authority, i.e. Don’t argue, just obey.
Hence, […]
Posted on August 5th, 2006 by June
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