theAsianparent Site Map - Articles for November 2018

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2018-11-19My Hb left our matrimonial home in March 2016. And I'm "living" as per normal with my 2 boys. It's been this way since then..already 2 years plus, until recently he texted me and asked to chat amicably regarding our situation. After remaining status quo for so long, he finally decide he wants a divorce. I expected this outcome long ago, but it somehow still hurts. I said I will agree to the divorce if he can fulfill my divorce conditions. 1) Joint custody of 2 children but Care and Control to be given to me 2) Ownership of our current flat, that means I am asking him to transfer all his share in the flat to me, with 0% refund CPF. We exchanged a few more messages, and in the end he said to continue remain "like that"(he live his life and I with my boys) since he cannot agree to my 2nd condition. He insisted on taking back his CPF that was used to pay for the flat. Fyi, we have been married for almost 14 years. My reason for the 2nd condition is because I do not have so much $ in my CPF to buy over his share and I would need to take bank loan to pay the remaining sum of money for the flat. He wants a divorce and I need a roof for my boys and me. Can anyone advise me what is the next step I should take? What can I do now to better safeguard my boys' and my interests? Appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thank you.
2018-11-19Anyone giving out P5 old text books
2018-11-19Friso Super Playdate | Suntec City . A fruitful family day cum kids playdates (Joreen loves to go dating with Jaiden ??) Thank you Friso Singapore and TheAsianParent for having us and the generous goodie bag! Really happy to see Joreen had so much fun, learning new things (digestive journey especially) and socializing with others kids! Joreen's favorite are Musey Dehsey Musical Genies by MuseArts and Bonding through Play by Pandora Box ! These are daddy mama favourite too hehe . . We had a nutritious treat too: Frisomum smoothies & Friso Gold milk! Kept going back for more :P The play zone with lots of interesting Little Tikes toys Little Tikes can keep Joreen occupied while i attending the workshop by BrainFit Studio (Learning through Play) The Cliff Ball Pool is another memorable attraction for us. Joreen had fun hopping and swimming in the ball pool. Really thanks Friso staff for playing enthusiastically with Joreen! The Busy Hands Zone are having Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting, colouring activity by Crayola and @frisosg products promotions (offered by RedMart and Lazada)!! . I felt my Joreen had grown up so much :) She can make bento together with mama now! It is a Christmas Themed Bento. Super cute! . . . . #2y5m #frisosuperplaydate #frisosg #playdate #fun #dontsaybojio #gooddealsmustshare #familytime #sgmummy #sgkids #sgparents #TAPkids #TAPsg Do check out this link for more pic & video https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=975352839331592&id=815878271945717
2018-11-19foodpanda Singapore has recently launched its new Pick-Up service. Customers can now pre-order food and collect the order directly from their favourite restaurant without incurring delivery fees, adhering to minimum order values or geographical restrictions, all within 15 minutes! It offers a convenient solution to those who prefer to go out to get their meal but often don’t have the time to navigate the endless queues when looking to buy their morning coffee, lunch or dinner. Pick-Up is currently available at more than 2,000 restaurants across Singapore and will be rolled out to the majority of foodpanda’s network of over 6,000 restaurants by the end of the year. Participating establishments include A Poke Theory, Fun Toast, Guzman y Gomez, Han’s, Heavenly Wang, Kith, Krispy Kreme, Oldtown White Coffee, PastaMania, Rollie Olie, SaladStop! Share Tea, Springleaf Prata Place, Swensen’s, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, The Soup Spoon, Wine Connection, among others.
2018-11-19I confess. I am almost giving up on searching for happy endings. Had a few losses in the past, first love, bffs, husband, rebounds, second chances... it just doesn’t seem to work out. I stop blaming others and decide to look deep into the mirror thinking that i might the problem. I realised that the flaws that i have is to hard for them to understand let alone accept. Oh trust me i did changed for the better, to be a better wife, a more understanding girlfriend, a reliable bff and problem-free lady but then I realised i am living someone else’s happy ending. ......Where is mine? So i dropped everything. Confused missing boyfriend (he went off hiatus with a reason that he needs to think ?), unfamiliar faces, unknown men and even dating apps. Shut them all and stay still. Just silence. I realised.... that i am happy ?..
2018-11-19What kind of swimming float can a 7 month old use? My son can sit on his own btw.
2018-11-19why pregnant being so sensitive nowday's ? haisss.. ?? I always think negative to my husband .
2018-11-19my 4 MO baby have red spots on his body. it started from the scalp down to the body and now legs. it will come and go as in old spots vanish and new ones can be seen. I checked at poly the doc said its normal for babies. some say its heat rash. is this normal? another Q is im fully bf my baby and he will pass motion once every week or every 1.5 weeks. but towards the end of the week he looks like as if he is struggling to let it out. I always think that bf wont cause constipation... does fully bf baby pooped every day? can someone pls advice.
2018-11-19Understand that most baby teeth grows in pair and the first pair of teeth is generally the 2 front teeth but my boy only has 1 front teeth. Is it normal?
2018-11-19Did any one of you attended the Friso Super Play Date? Im so glad that i brought my kids there! My elder girl and i had our first competition on egg spoon relay. Though we didnt win, i was caught by surprised of how composed she was during the competition & steadily passed the eggs to me even though it was her first time playing such games. The Friso Journey was also easily understood by the kids, with simple graphics and touch and feel. Kudos to the Friso staff who explained each stage clearly to the kids (& of course parents too), my girl loved it and went a few rounds, with her takeaway: "i will tummy pain & poo pain pain if i dont drink well". The home bento set making session was a test of the adults patience! It was my first time trying cute bento, & im surprised that my elder girl could actually follow the instructions patiently, but my younger one juz kept on nimbling the ingredients away. E end product was edible, though not as cute as the demo set, but we all had great fun. My girl had requested that we do more of such bento together! Loved the activities planned out at Friso Super Plqy Date, which was suitable for both my 2 kids (1.5yo & 3.5yo) to do together. Hope to have another fun play date soon!
2018-11-19is it every woman preg get a systoms about stomach fluid acid ? Is like annoyed for me . Everytime I'm rushing to the toilet ? tot pop but there is nothing come out
2018-11-19Hi mommies, my first one is now 20 mo and I had my first period when she was 10 mo. Full time mom and still breastfeeding. My period is missing by a week and when I took a test, it was positive. Problem is just saw that the test kit was expired in 2016. Anyone experiencing this? Should this be false positive?
2018-11-20Attended our first #frisosuperplaydate last day ! It’s baby Quinston first times joining the event and he was extremely excited ! We had so much fun from dancing , singing and instrument play with Musical Genies , bento- making and we almost missed out the baloon sculpting and lucky us got the last flowers ballon for him ! There’s so much more fun activities for him and look at those crowds !! Enjoyed the day so much and we re so looking forwards to the event like in the future soon again ! ??‍?‍?? #experiencemoretogether #frisosuperplaydate
2018-11-20Last weekend, #frisosuperplaydate was held at Suntec City East Atrium. I guess my boy was contented to be able to take part in the crawling contest, whereby they only accepted 7-11 months old babies. My boy is a few weeks away from being 11 months old ? Anyways.. he won!! He also played around with lil bubs around his age group making new friends on rides and the ball pit! Baby R even took his first sip of Friso Stage 3 and boy.. HE LOVED IT!! Hopefully Friso will come up with more playdates like this again ?
2018-11-20Anyone purchased jujube bag not from online? Would like to check out any store for real product
2018-11-20The National Museum of Singapore will be presenting the following programmes this Saturday, 24 November, in celebration of Grandparents’ Day. On top of these programmes, the museum will be offering free admission to visitors for all galleries during this weekend of 24-25 Nov, in support of the Grandparents’ Day special. This also includes free entry to ticketed exhibitions such as In an Instant: Polaroid at the Intersection of Art and Technology. (1+ years) Babes in the Forest by The Kueh Tutus Date & Time: Saturday, 24 November 2018 11.30am (45min per session) Venue: National Museum of Singapore Glass Rotunda, Level 2 Admission Fees: $8 per parent-child pair. The 10.15am session caters to crawlers (7 to 12 months old) while the 11.30am session caters to walkers (12 months to 2 years old). Limited to 12 pairs of parent and child per session (grandparents welcome to join FOC). Visit familyfunnms.peatix.com to register. Description: Babes in the Forest invites toddlers and their parents to an immersive experience at the Story of the Forest multimedia installation. Watch as talented dancers make the plants come alive in a cycle of growth and decay that keeps the forest going! Your little tots are encouraged to interact with the dancers and explore the museum space in their own unique ways even after the performance is over. (1.5 – 8 years)Sensory Playdate by Home Play Singapore Date & Time: Saturday, 24 November 2018 1.30pm (90min per session) Venue:National Museum of Singapore Goh Seng Choo Gallery & Glass Atrium, Level 2 Admission Fees: $20 per child. Recommended for children 18 months to 8 years old. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/grandparent. Limited to 25 children per session at $20 per child and $10 for each additional sibling (adults FOC). Visit familyfunnms.peatix.com to register. Description: Join for a fun family bonding session through sensory play at the new Magic & Menace exhibition! Start the session with a short self-guided tour of the gallery to discover the plants and animals in 19th-century Malay Peninsula. Then visit 5 activity stations to search for plants and feed "birds" at the sensory trays, create your own play dough collage with nature materials, paint with a "durian", and make your own porcupine toy to bring home! (4 – 8 years) My Tailor Shop by Amazing Art Shuttle Date & Time: Saturday, 24 November 2018 1.30pm (60min) Venue: National Museum of Singapore Modern Colony Gallery, Level 2 Admission Fees: $10 per parent-child pair. Recommended for children 4 to 8 years old. Each child must be accompanied by a parent/grandparent. Limited to 15 pairs of parent/grandparent and child. Visit familyfunnms.peatix.com to register. Description: Imagine you are a tailor in the 1920s, who is tasked with designing an exciting costume for a VIP. What will your costume look like? Join on an interactive tour of the Modern Colony gallery to learn about the fashion influences and trends of the 1920s, and create your own unique paper outfit after! 7+ Gran’s Short Stories Date & Time: Saturday, 24 November 2018 3pm (60min) Venue: National Museum of Singapore Outside Goh Seng Choo Gallery, Level 2 Admission Fees: Free. Limited to 15 children on a first come, first served basis. On-site registration starts from 2.30pm outside the Goh Seng Choo Gallery, Level 2. Description: Join great-grandmother and storyteller Eliza Quek for an exploration of the National Museum of Singapore’s prized William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings! Learn about the myths and histories behind the animals represented in the collection such as the owl, rook, snake, turtle and stingray. This interactive session will have the whole family sharing stories about the animals that “live” in the museum! 4+ Drop-in Craft Activity – Cube Puzzle Date & Time: Saturday, 24 November 2018 11am – 5pm Venue: National Museum of Singapore Create Room, Level 3 Admission Fees: Free. No registration required. While stocks last. Last admission at 4.45pm. Description: In the mid-20th century, children in upper middle-class families commonly played with wooden cubes featuring a variety of faces, torsos or legs, which could be stacked to form different characters. Join for this craft activity to create your own cube puzzle toy, before visiting the Growing Up gallery to view the actual version and other old-school toys!
2018-11-20Hi mommies, which gynae and hospital do you recommend for person staying in the North side. Used to go to NUH but it was very far for us. Thanks!
2018-11-20for how long do you guys breastfeed your baby?
2018-11-21Im 1.5 month postpartum. What kind of exercises is advisable/recommended?
2018-11-21Hi mommies, which doctor would you recommend that is pro natural birth? Thinking of either mt A or Thomson.
2018-11-21Thank you @theasianparent & @frisosg for having us at the Super Playdate✨ We had a lot of fun last weekend, spent most of our time at the playzone as Kaylee was too young to participate in most activity. I wished Kaylee could have participated in the diaper dash too (p.s she haven’t learn to crawl). But we still enjoyed it alot, just look at how happy Kaylee is! The friso staff and photographer were so entertained by her ? We even won the #FrisoFamilyGoals Photo contest & got a Skiphop bag. Thanks again TAP & FrisoSG for the amazing weekend! I will definitely be there again the next round ?? I would also recommend all mummies & daddies to go for this free event #frisosuperplaydate #frisofamilygoals #experiencemoretogether
2018-11-21Hi Daddies! Equip yourselves with the knowledge of CHILD FIRST AID and tackle parenthood with a new skill! Ease your mind by enrolling the caregivers in your home to CHILD FIRST AID!
2018-11-21I suspect my Daughter has a sucking issue. Seems like she does not suck well. But she does breastfeed well. I’m teaching her to take the bottle but she does not know how to suck. She just bites on it. I’m stress, I’m going back to work soon. I’ve been trying for a month already but it is not working. Can I bring her to polyclinic to check?
2018-11-21Shanayah, my soon to be 2yrs old is expecting a baby Sister in January. She has started to be protective of her mummy and has been by her side whenever mummy is around. Came to a point where even daddy was not allowed to be close to mummy. Time to put a stop to it and let her realise that she will not be forgotten. This is what I have been doing for the last 2 months. 1) Constantly remind her that there is a baby in mummy’s tummy. A new Friend for her to play with but mummy needs to see to new baby THEN to Shanayah .( Breastfeeding) 2) Get her to talk to Baby in the tummy whenever daddy is talking to baby too. 3) Let her help out in choosing clothes and toys for little Sister. 4) Buy at least 1 item for her whenever we buy stuff for No2 so Shanayah don’t feel left out. Hope this helps Fathers who are in my shoes.
2018-11-21Took the 3 kids to Friso Super Play Date last week. Besides having lots of fun with Little Tikes Toys and the Ball Pit in the Play Zone, they also learnt about the Friso Digestion Journey, through an interactive, educational guided walk-through. They were also kept busy with Crayola Colouring, Friso Play House, Face Painting, Balloon Sculpting, Muse Arts Music, Banana Smoothie with Frisomum, and Milk Sampling Booth, while waiting for the wait list for the Bento Workshop to be activated. While the kids were having fun and learning, the adults learnt some useful tips from the various Workshop activities held too. Happy and thankful for a generous Goodies Bag with useful items for LOs, a Skip Hop Back Pack won from the #FrisoFamilyGoals Photo Contest, and a KiddiMoto Foldable Scooter won from the Egg Spoon Relay. Looking forward to more of such fun and educational #Frisosuperplaydate, that caters for kids young and old, in the near future.
2018-11-21Best of luck to all parents and children receiving their PSLE results. Another Milestone in life achieved and an opening to a new chapter in life?.
2018-11-22I'm thinking of divorce frm hubby. We don't see eye to eye anymore. He lies to me, hides things. Doesn't Wana save up in our savings or kids. Still Wana enjoy drinking with his frens. Doesn't Wana bring me along. I think he only love our kids. The love between us has long died off. Doesn't help with housework much. Only wen he did something wrong n Wana make amends temporarily. Change is within ourselves. We're both hard headed. Wat for retain this kind of marriage if it's full or arguments, negativity. I know I play a part too. But we disagree on so many things even teaching our kids he doesn't Wana help but scolds me if I bring out the cane. But he gives money every month to me but dats it. Too ego n thinks he's a king with the way he was brought up- pampered. We went counseling b4 n they say its teamwork but he is bent on his way. So am I. Wat do u think??
2018-11-22It’s spells, magic and Harry Potter-galore as the Wizarding World arrives at Changi Airport! From 16 November 2018 to mid-February 2019, witches, wizards and Muggles will get the opportunity to experience the magical Wizarding World, right in the heart of Changi Airport – where spaces will be transformed into iconic locations from the film series, complete with various themed activities and exclusive Harry Potter memorabilia. Fans of all ages now have the chance to meander through the captivating Diagon Alley-inspired setup (located near Terminal 3 Check-In Row 11) and participate in fun activities. Fans can don a robe inside the iconic shop, Madam Malkin’s Robes for all Occasions, learn how to cast spells, practice their Quidditch skills at the Quaffle Toss game and stack coins on a giant Niffler replica. Visitors are also welcome to take a leisurely stroll along the High Street of the enchanting Hogsmeade Village-inspired setup and take in the sights of well-known shops featuring Zonko’s Joke Shop, Madam Puddifoot’s Tea Shop, Owl Post Office and even catch a glimpse of the famous Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the distance. Located right at Terminal 3 Departure Hall, fans and visitors will be spellbound by daily live shows and simulated snowfall – guaranteed to get them in that festive, wintery mood as they capture wonderful holiday memories with the Hogwarts Express as the perfect backdrop! Other magical photo opportunities will also be available across the airport. Try and spot the Weasleys’ flying Ford Anglia stuck in the enchanted Whomping Willow setup as you go past the Terminal 2 Departure Hall or snap a photo of your visit to Newt Scamander’s Menagerie setup from the Fantastic Beasts series at Terminal 1 Transit Central Immigration. For fans who want to get their hands on Wizarding World keepsakes, look forward to a bespoke range of film-inspired plush toys, scarves and travel pillows available as purchase-with-purchase premiums at Changi Airport along with a variety of Wizarding World merchandise available at two pop-pp shops located in Terminals 1 and 3.
2018-11-23Pelik la najis anak saya tiba-tiba warna hijau, adakah dia kurang air atau sebab terlebih makan sayur? buntulah. need help!
2018-11-23Hi parents, I’m a father of a 6 weeks old baby boy. I would like to find out if it is best practice to attend to my baby every time he cries? During the first month, my wife and mother in law were extremely attentive. For instance when my boy wets his diapers and starts crying, they would rush to change it and soothe the baby. On the other hand, I am more calm and would still do the necessary while allowing the baby to cry for a little bit (20-30 seconds more). Being a first time parent, I thought that it’s best that I’m careful with administering the need and am unfazed by the crying. Perhaps because of that my mother-in-law thought that I was inexperienced and hence tended to the baby herself most of the time, which upset me a little. But I acknowledged she had good intentions. After baby’s first month, mother-in-law moved out and went back to her place. It’s now my wife, baby and myself. And boy - I feel like a man and a daddy now! Though there is less help, more inconvenience and less sleep every night, I feel much happier. My boy is on his 6th week now and he still cries. The question I would like to ask is: should I still attend to my child every-time he cries? This is my current protocol: 1. Check if baby is hungry, meal time 2. Check if baby has soiled his diapers 3. Check if baby is feeling uncomfortable (warm, sleeping position) If any of the three is present, administer immediately calmly. If the none of the above is present, 1. Check if there is likelihood of stomach ache, colic If yes, administer some form of massage, carrying the baby around the house, skin to skin touch if no, allow the baby to cry (threshold 10 minutes), and afterwards soothe the baby. If crying still happens after soothing, repeat 10 minutes threshold of crying. I tried doing that over the past two nights and my observation is that my boy sometimes gradually stops crying and goes to sleep on the 8th minute. I noticed that there are two types of crying A) baby has an immediate need B) baby wants skin to skin time, to be comforted and to be carried around by wife and this sometimes prevents her from having proper rest and doing house chores When only situation B happens, that is when I will practise the 10 minutes threshold crying. My objective is to allow the baby to learn to self soothe as well as not to “spoilt” my baby by giving him what he wants immediately. Parents, kindly advise if my approach is appropriate and I would love to hear how I can do this better.
2018-11-23From 30 November 2018 to 15 December 2019, selected MRT stations along the North-South Line (NSL) and East-West Line (EWL) will close earlier on Fridays and Saturdays, at 11 pm, to continue with the power supply system renewal as well as other maintenance and renewal works. The affected stations are Dover, Clementi, Jurong East, Chinese Garden and Lakeside along the EWL, as well as Marsiling, Kranji, Yew Tee, Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Gombak and Bukit Batok on the NSL. SMRT added that there will be shuttle bus services for affected commuters which will stop at designated bus stops near the MRT stations. As the timing of the last trains departing each station during the planned closures will vary, commuters are advised to check for station-specific timings at affected MRT stations, or on SMRT Trains’ website and social media platforms to plan their journeys ahead. Commuters are advised to cater for additional travelling time when travelling between MRT stations using the shuttle bus services. SMRT will keep commuters updated on changes in timing to train operations and alternative transport arrangements on SMRT’s Trains’ website: https://www.smrttrains.com.sg as well as through SMRT’s Facebook, Twitter feed and the SMRTConnect app.
2018-11-23I felt down seeing people with husband and hearing people children calling their dad for attention. My man used to control me and beat me up but im lucky that my family save me. ?Thanks to my Family. without them,Im nothing... Felt blessed?
2018-11-23What do you think about Mr Heng Swee Keat as the next prime minister of Singapore?
2018-11-24Is it normal to have yellow stains on panties for 15yr old girl? Is it due to urine stains or what?
2018-11-24Happening now and till 25/11. I’m gg to head there and stock up for my baby. Many deal as Low as $1. So worth it ler :)
2018-11-24My LO has preference to look right when he sleeps, he is 6w old and now his head is flatter on the right side. He has been sleeping in a cocoonababy, which seems to be working as he sleeps longer. Tried to slightly block him from turning right with adding padding under his sheet , but he doesn’t seem to settle to bed when i tried to do so. Should i be worried for a long term effect? Any advice? All i did now is to turn his cot around so facing us on his left.
2018-11-24Ladies who pump, how different is your milk production between left and right breast? For me, its like 30:70