18th June 2013 , Posted by Yi Lin - No Comments

Starting with Suzuki

Coco and Claire have been attending Saturday music classes for a few weeks now. I can almost see my readers’ eyeballs widen now. What?! Music lessons for a 21-month old and a two-month old? So kiasu for what? Well, hear me out first. For one, it’s music – not math! We’re not in pursuit of » Read More

31st May 2013 , Posted by Kelvin Ang - No Comments

The Essential Survial Kit for Dads

You’ve read the books, you’ve scoured the internet, you’ve done all you can to ensure your kids’ well-being for every contingency imaginable, from floods to droughts to a zombie invasion. All that is left is to keep the following items on-hand to cement your Superdaddy status. Ziploc Bags These bags are the best small-toy transport » Read More

30th May 2013 , Posted by Violet Lim - No Comments

Am I a Good Enough Mother?

Mother’s Day has just gone by not long ago and Father’s Day is just around the corner. Having celebrated my 7th Mother’s Day got me thinking – Am I a good enough mother? Like many career women out there, I work long hours, I have to travel for work sometimes spending 10 days a month » Read More

7th May 2013 , Posted by Yi Lin - 2 Comments

School’s OK!

This entry will touch on how Coco is doing at playgroup because school is now a big part of this little girl’s daily routine and life. We’re happy (and utterly relieved) to report that, two months into starting school, Coco now loves attending the half-day programme at childcare. She cheerfully dons her little ladybug backpack » Read More

30th April 2013 , Posted by Kelvin Ang - 3 Comments

What makes Papa cry?

When I was 6 years old, I was handsome. Okay, so I peaked at the age of 6 and it has been downhill in terms of appearance ever since. But obviously I didn’t know it back then. Because back then, all I thought about was wanting to be 7. And now as I am on » Read More

24th April 2013 , Posted by Kelvin Ang - No Comments

Picking your Battles

As much as we parents wish so badly, kids do not come into this world with good judgement, impeccable manners or even common sense. So as parents, it is our responsibility to teach our children right from wrong and to keep them safe. And to do that, we often have to nag them on what » Read More

18th April 2013 , Posted by Violet Lim - 2 Comments

‘Shy’ No More :)

When Corum was about 2+ years old and was invited to his first birthday party by his friend from nursery, hubby and I were shocked to see how shy and clinging he was. He held on to us like a koala, refused to join his friends in any activity and started crying when we tried » Read More

26th March 2013 , Posted by Violet Lim - 2 Comments

How Smashed-up Cupcakes Became A Teachable Moment

I was in United Square last week when a shop in the corner caught my eye. It was a baking school for little kids. I decided to sign Corum and Cara up for a 1.5 hours cupcake making session during the March one-week school holidays. They have been looking forward to the baking lesson for » Read More

21st March 2013 , Posted by Yi Lin - 2 Comments

These School Days (Part 3)

In Part 1, I talked about starting our hunt for a suitable childcare centre for Coco and later shared, in Part 2, that we had settled on one located in an office building near home. Coco has been attending school for three weeks now since 1 March. Here’s a snapshot of how things have been » Read More

12th March 2013 , Posted by Kelvin Ang - No Comments

Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park: Hello Kitty Town Review

“WHAT??!?!?!!” That was the response I got from both Ash & Ayd in unison when I told them that we were going to Hello Kitty Land and The Little Big Club over the weekend. I reckon they found them to be a tad childish but hey – it isn’t always about them and it is » Read More

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