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BEAUTY of Wellness

 

Wellness refers to the condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits.
Would like to share with Singapore parents the BEAUTY of wellness:
B ody Fit
E at Right
A lways Cheerful
U se Your Brain
T hink Postiive
Body Fit
To ensure that one’s body is fit, regular exercise and have enough […]

The Times of Your Life

For a life span of 80 years, do you know that a person spends:
· 25 years sleeping· 20 years at work· 17 years pursuing your own interest· 6 years eating· 5 years standing in line· 4 years doing household chores· 2 years trying to return phone calls· 1 year looking for misplaced objects· […]

Sibling Rivalry

This refers to competition between siblings especially for the attention, affection and approval of their parents.
For families with 2 children or more, it is an inevitable situation that parents have to deal with. A Singapore counselor advises: “Sibling rivalry is part of growing up. Be patient and let things run its course.” She has the […]

Fruit and Vegetable Juices (3)

Hi, this weekend, it’s the final part 3 on fruit and vegetable juices. These juices will help treat the liver, rheumatism, thyroid and . . .

Liver - 1) Radish + pineapple juice 2) Carrot + beetroot + cucumber juice

Memory improvement - 1) Celery + carrot + prune juice + rice polishings

Nervous tension […]

Love Your Heart

Heart disease is number 2 cause of death in Singapore, after cancer. So what can we do to prevent a heart attack or stroke? Just know your heart and love your heart.
Below are some advices that experts offer:
© HEREDITARY – this is one genetic predisposition that is beyond control. Nonetheless, if any close […]

Family Gatherings

September is a joyous month for my family. There are 3 birthdays to celebrate: 13/9 - my mum and my son, 20/9 - my youngest daughter and 12/9 - my silver wedding anniversary.
As my dad passed away in May this year, we have kept a low profile for all celebrations. So, it was […]

Fruit and Vegetable Juices (2)

Hi, this weekend, it’s part 2 on fruit and vegetable juices. These juices will help treat the gall bladder, heart, insomnia and . . .
Next week will be part 3. Be on the look out.

Gall Bladder - 1) Radish + prune + black cherry + celery juice 2) Carrot + beetroot + cucumber […]

Appreciation

Last night, I attended an alumni gathering. One of the speakers gave a talk on “Appreciation“. This may be a simple word but it encompasses a lot of meaning.

The speaker shared on the following tips:

Why is there a need to appreciate - because it increases the value of people

What should one appreciate - […]

Beautiful Symmetry

Yesterday, a Singapore friend sent me the following symmetry. I find it very interesting. Parents, do share it with your children.
1 x 8 + 1 = 9
12 x 8 + 2 = 98
123 x 8 + 3 = 987
1234 x 8 + 4 = 9876
12345 x 8 + 5 = 98765
123456 x 8 + 6 […]

Learning At Home

In today’s forum, 2 writers wrote on the following topics:
“Teach children to learn without being taught”“Nurturing a child’s potential the way to go”
Both writers made reference to PM Lee Hsien Loong’s Teachers’ Day Rally speech.
While schools play a vital role in nurturing our children’s future, parents should also play their part to help their children […]