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BRA knowledge

Hi Singapore mothers 
Do you wear bra for the whole day and even at home?  If you do, please read this article.

 
Study has shown that when a woman wears a tight bra: 
1)    She subjects her breasts to pressure;   
2)  The lymphatic pathway is closed from the breast to the node;
3)    This causes fluid built-up […]

Thoughts on Youth and Age

Hi Singapore Parents
A friend has sent me a note about thoughts on youth and age.  The words were so excellent and provoking and I would like to share with you.
    
Getting older is the only way to live long.
The age of maturity is that age at which one is still young and is much more […]

Womanhood

The following poem is dedicated to all woman folks.
 
 Time passes. Life happens. Distance separates. Children grow up.
Jobs come and go. Love waxes and wanes. Men don’t do what they’re supposed to do.

Hearts break. Parents die. Colleagues forget favours. Careers end.
BUT……… Sisters are there, no matter how […]

Beginning today . . .

Hi Singapore Parents
A friend sent me the following poem and I would like to share with you.
BEGINNING TODAY . . .
I will no longer worry about yesterday.  It is in the past and the past will never change.  Only I can change by choosing to do so.
I will no longer worry about tomorrow.  Tomorrow will […]

The Right Way to Eat Fruits

Hi Singapore parents
We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting them and just popping them into our mouths.  Well, it is not as easy as you think.  You also need to know how and when to eat . . .
 
So what is the right way to eat fruits???
   
IT MEANS NOT EATING […]

Effective Discipline Strategies

Hi parents
I was at Unity Primary School last evening to share with parents on Effective Discipline strategies. The talk was in Mandarin and 15 parents were present.
The outline of the talk comprises the following:

·        What is discipline
·        Various discipline strategies
·        Parenting styles
·        Learning styles
·        Why does your child misbehave
·        Useful tips to carry out […]

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

Hi Singapore parents 
Today, would like to share the story below: When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
 
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When […]

Drinking the right tea

Hi Singapore parents 
Drinking tea has been a traditional culture in some families.  I know for one my dad who must sip a hot brew after dinner.  Although he is no longer around, sipping a cup of tea always remind me of him.  
Below are some tips on drinking the right tea:

Chrysanthemum Tea – suitable for people who […]

The goodness of tomatoes

Hi parents
Do you know that tomato is actually a fruit and not a vegetable. Well, below are other things that you can share with your children on tomatoes:

They are rich in fibre
They are rich in vitamins A and C
They are cholestrol free
Each tomato (medium size about 150 gm) […]

When to drink Soya Bean Milk

Hi Singapore parents
All of us know that soya bean milk provides good protein to our body.
   
Did you know that there are certain days we should avoid this drink???
 
Well, soya bean milk is best consumed on hot sunny days where the sun is burning and glaring. The milk will give lots of nutrients to the […]