19th May 2012 , Posted by Yi Lin - No Comments

Babies on iPads – Yes or No?

In my previous entry, I revealed that we were teaching Coco to read through the use of an early learning programme that runs on the iPad. We’re on Day 17 of the lesson plan and while it’s way too early to tell whether Coco is indeed absorbing and recognising the words that she’s being shown, » Read More

13th May 2012 , Posted by Yi Lin - 2 Comments

Little Reader

My first Mother’s Day celebration happened just the way I liked it: fuss-free and meaningful, with a simple home-cooked meal and family time. No need for expensive flowers or “special” fancy dishes in a crowded restaurant. I received the best gifts that a new mother could ask for: the opportunity to sleep in, uninterrupted, and a » Read More

11th June 2011 , Posted by Yi Lin - 4 Comments

Back To School…at KKH!

Mars vs Venus Right from the very beginning, starting with conception and development in the womb, male and female brains are wired differently. Even as babies and toddlers, girls and boys utilise different parts of the brain when reacting to the same stimuli, so their brains develop in different ways, which in turn shape their subsequent » Read More

6th May 2011 , Posted by Yi Lin - 6 Comments

Of Mum & Mozart

Happy Mothers’ Day! With Mothers’ Day rounding up this week on 8 May, I had originally intended to write an entry in recognition and celebration of mums, in particular, my mum. In fact, I was going to dedicate it to her. However, I revisited my intention after receiving a flurry of comments on my previous entry and » Read More

1st April 2011 , Posted by Yi Lin - 5 Comments

That Tok-Tok-Tok Thing

Earlier this week, I blogged about my wonderful – but pretty useless – cup phone device, which is now collecting dust on my bedside table as a result of severe neglect. I decided to take childhood education a step further by hooking up instead to the Babyplus Prenatal Education System. Actually, “decided” is quite an understatement. » Read More

29th March 2011 , Posted by Yi Lin - 5 Comments

Talk Time

As my belly takes on a more pregnant shape (as opposed to looking like a paunch or beer belly), the realisation that there’s a growing foetus in there that is fast developing into a real live child is starting to sink in. With that, I feel an urge to start bonding with my belly  - and » Read More