theAsianparent Site Map - Articles for December 2018

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2018-12-03I don't have any symptoms of morning sickness. Am I abnormal? only easily tired. People keep saying has morning sickness is a good sign of prangnancy!
2018-12-03This is how you baby proof yourself.
2018-12-03Mums and dads, do you feel a little lost when you are unable to help your kids with their Math homework? Those Math sums seem to be getting tougher by the year! Have you considered "going back to school" to refresh and re-learn some Math? A new pilot programme helps parents learn Math concepts, so they can support their children better. The KelasMateMatika @ CC programme (KMM) is an initiative of three key Malay/Muslim organisations: Mendaki, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) and the People's Association Malay Activity Executive Committees Council (Mesra). It is a free educational programme, and an enhanced version of self-help group Mendaki's existing Tiga M programme. The first pilot phase is running at three divisions in Marsiling, Nee Soon East and Pasir Ris East. The KMM programme is targeted at families with children aged between four and six years, and whose household per capita income is $450 or less a month. Over six sessions, parents learn basic numeracy concepts as well as techniques to build the child's self-esteem and confidence as they learn. There are also interactive activities for the children to pick up math concepts better. The sessions aim to encourage family bonding as well, through fun activities like playing games, making a halal bento set or fairy lamp, and doing zumba exercises.
2018-12-03Would like to know if there are any used maternity wear for give aways?
2018-12-04My boy is coming to 2 years old but still not speaking much words. How can I encourage him to speak more?
2018-12-04Hi my first daughter is 3 years old and my second son is 9 month. Now I'm pregnant going 3 month. Now I'm finding a confinement lady for day time. As my mom n mom in law are working. And nobody take care of me and baby arrival. As my 2 kids send to childcare n infantcare.
2018-12-04At what age do kids recognise alphabets? My Daughter is 3 and just starting to recognise some letters but not all yet.
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2018-12-05Ring in the New Year away from the bustling city and join Coastes for its annual Beach BBQ Countdown Party at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. Party by the beach and indulge in an all-you-can-eat spread of freshly-grilled seafood, succulent meats, hearty mains and sweet treats at just $75 per adult and $35 per child. Toast to a new year with a wide selection of premium drinks and unbeatable drink promotions with Heineken Jugs at $28 each, $9 for a glass of housepour spirit, $44 sparkling wine bottle, $48 for selected red/white/rose wine bottles and more. Enjoy live music and dance the night away on Coastes' sandy dance floor as SF-XPRESS led by music maestro, Stephen Francis, and featuring powerhouse vocals of Lily Anna Nuris, fill the starry night with upbeat Pop classics and chart-toppers with a twist of Rock, Funk and Soul. Date & Day: 31 December 2018, Monday Time: 6pm till Late BBQ Buffet Price: $75 (Adult), $35 (Child aged 12 and below) Address: Coastes, 50 Siloso Beach Walk #01-06 Singapore 099000 Tickets Availability: Coastes Shopify Store (https://coastes.myshopify.com/)
2018-12-05Come New Year's Eve, Marina Bay and the Civic District will once again be transformed into Singapore’s largest countdown celebration venue as people from all walks of life get to ring in 2019 with a variety of exciting events taking place in the heart of our city from early evening till past midnight. With Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019, members of the public can look forward to a whole host of activities across various partner event hubs around Marina Bay and Civic District. These activities include: -Light projection shows on key landmarks around the bay -Let's Celebrate 2019 countdown concert by Mediacorp at The Promontory, made free for the public for the first time -Food Truck Fest at the Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza offering modern local gastronomical delights -Esplanade Presents Come Together outdoor performances by local acts at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre -Prudential Marina Bay Carnival at the Bayfront Event Space -Car-Free New Year's Eve at the Civic District where the roads around the Padang will be closed to vehicular traffic for activities such as movie screenings, live performances, bazaars, salsa dancing and more -STAR ISLAND Singapore Countdown Edition bringing you an awe-inspiring fireworks display set against the iconic Singapore's city skyline In addition, Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019 is partnering with National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre for the Build a Dream initiative, a collective effort to support the less fortunate in fulfilling their dreams and personal development. As part of the initiative, artworks created by students and beneficiaries of local schools and welfare organisations will be transformed into a series of dazzling light projections on the facades of key landmarks around Marina Bay. For more information, visit www.marinabaycountdown.sg.
2018-12-05The festive season is here. Many of us have our year-end holidays planned to our favourite destinations. But don't forget that there are guidelines for prohibited and controlled items, including food products! Here's what you can and cannot bring back into Singapore 1. CAN -. Food products for personal consumption if the type of food product is allowed by AVA, and within reasonable allowance. - A maximum of 5kg of seafood products, out of which a maximum of only 2kg of frozen cooked crabmeat and frozen cooked prawn meat is allowed. - Fresh fruit and vegetables from all countries can be brought into Singapore if they are in "small, reasonable quantities" and "hand-carried for personal consumption". - Snacks like processed food, such as pineapple tarts, limited to 5kg, or $100 per person. - Cleaned dried bird's nest, maximum of 1kg. 2. CANNOT - Chewing gum (except dental and medicated gum), chewing tobacco and imitation tobacco products (such as, electronic cigarettes) - Cigarette lighters in the shape of a pistol or revolver - Firecrackers - Pirated publication and CDs - Bak Kwa and eggs from Malaysia. And will you have to pay GST? YES, if you buy items above $150 in value and have only been overseas for less than 48 hours. YES, if you buy items above $600 in value and have been overseas for more than 48 hours. What is your favourite thing to buy from overseas? Will you be buying any of that this year-end?
2018-12-05Hello, anyone know where can I get compression stocking for maternity?
2018-12-05Hi All Mummies, when do you all start shopping for your LO? Hoe many b4 do you start or when is the best time to start shopping??
2018-12-05I would like to recommend Auntie Kelly for her confinement nanny service. She is very experienced, responsible, hygienic, and caring nanny. Experience wise she has been doing this for many years. She has been doing it for an agency as well. But due to the high commission the agency takes sometimes up to 1.5K, she likes to try going direct to mummies nowadays. She even has people asking her to go overseas to help babysit constantly. I was lucky she is free. She cooks well and the food is really delicious. She has a nice variety of food she cooks. The food won't be too strong flavoured as Mums should not take too much salt at the start. Yes she told me this. So at different weeks she will modify the taste accordingly. Never get sick of her cooking. Every meal is usually 1-2 vege, 1 meat/fish, 1 soup (usually herbal or ABC, lotus root with herbs added in). My mum is also now asking her to cook some dishes she sees in a recipe book ad she cooks them. Taste quite nice. She is experienced and cooks quite fast within an hour, of course she prepares the ingredients beforehand. I find her responsible, I leave my baby with her at night. She will trigger us if the baby is hungry or coax the baby if it is just small cries. She works well with my mum too. Sometimes my mum buys the grocery, or she can also go to the wet market herself to buy food. She does have a way with babies and knows baby behaviour well I realised, whether it is poop, hungry, or just want attention. Her style is slightly old school Chinese buy she is respectful. So she will just inform us how they usually do things but she will just follow whatever we wants her to do, be it food taste, baby feeding or other practices. To be frank on the times I voice my feedback her explanations turns out to be reasonable or after she did what I want,I realised it is my mistake, she is right. Hahaha. So she is quite teachable. I was so fortunate to have her. She is highly recommended. She is from Johor and speaks mostly Chinese and Melayu. You may contact me for more information or you can contact her at Whatsapp +6012 792 2923 OH and importantly as she do not go through agent, her fees are reasonably cheap. Not cheap but slightly cheaper if you know what i mean. Haha. I hope she don't get overbooked by the time we have our second baby.
2018-12-06One of the things that many Asian parents ban in their households is sugary drinks or soft drinks. None of that fizzy cola drinks or cordial drinks that our kids love to binge drink when we're not looking. But is banning it nationwide too drastic a move? The Ministry of Health (MOH) is contemplating in its efforts to cut the high sugar intake of Singaporeans, as it is a major factor for obesity and diabetes. First, they want to hear from the public. Do we agree or disagree with this ban? The MOH and the Health Promotion Board have presented four measures to cut sugar intake from drinks, which include 3-in-1 mixes, cordials, yogurt drinks, fruit juices and soda drinks. These four measures are: - Total ban on pre-packed high-sugar drinks - Single or tiered tax on high-sugar drinks - Mandatory front-of-pack labelling on sugar/nutrition content - Ban on advertisements on all platforms for high-sugar drinks, including social media and on buses DID YOU KNOW? One in four sugar-sweetened beverages contains 5.5 teaspoons of sugar or more. Singapore already does not allow the sale of high-sugar drinks in schools and on government premises. Many companies also refrain from advertising high-sugar drinks during the hours when children are more likely to be watching television. The public can give feedback on this proposal at www.reach.gov.sg/sugarydrinks or e-mail [email protected] from now till Jan 25 next year.
2018-12-06We love Singapore for a lot of reasons, one of which is visa-free travel to other nations. However, our passport has dropped from the first to second place in the 2018 Passport Index, replaced by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport. The Passport Index, created by Global advisory firm Arton Capital, lists the passports of nations in descending order based on how much cross-border access authority they hold. The firm ranks countries by giving them a “visa-free score”, after looking at how many countries a passport gives access to even if they lack a visa (or a visa upon arrival). This year, the UAE scored 167. People with the UAE passport can fly to 113 countries without a visa, and 54 after visa upon arrival. Our island nation scored 166, allowing holders to go to 127 countries without a visa, and 39 for visa upon arrival. Germany tied with Singapore at 166, but was pushed to third place since German passports only let passport holders go to 126 countries without a visa. Another Index, the Henley Passport Index, also put Singapore in second place after it released its analysis on October this year. Based on the Henley Passport Index, the Singapore passport was beaten by the Japanese passport, previously in 13th place based on this Index.
2018-12-06when did you all feel the first kick from the bump??
2018-12-06Recently, 42 people became sick with gastroenteritis after going to a wedding banquet at Mandarin Orchard Singapore on Sunday (Dec 2). Many of the affected people, including Counsellor Matthew Tjow’s family, had classic gastroenteritis symptoms, including stomach discomfort, vomiting, fever, dehydration and overall sleeplessness. Four guests have since been hospitalised. The Ministry of Health (MOH), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) announced in a joint statement on Wednesday (Dec 5) that investigations regarding the outbreak of gastroenteritis around the hotel’s premises begun on Tuesday (Dec 4). They have tracked the source to be the food prepared at Mandarin Orchard on Sunday, which the patients ate during the banquet. During the investigation, food handlers were told to screen their stools. Food and environmental samples were also obtained for testing. A representative of the hotel further added on Wednesday that hotel staff have contacted ill guests to provide support, assistance and see if they were coping. The hotel has fully cooperated with authorities in their analysis. They say that official findings should be announced soon. According to the representative, hotel staff who were involved in food preparation during the affected banquets were not allowed to return to work until they have finished the required medical tests and given the clear from authorities. This news comes after 131 people got sick with gastroenteritis, including K2 children and teachers, who were attending a learning camp organised by Busy Bees Asia.
2018-12-06An American teacher will not come back to work this Christmas after telling her class of six- and seven-year-olds that Santa Claus doesn’t exist. According to authorities, the substitute teacher whose identity remains unknown, even disproved other holiday characters, including the Easter bunny and the tooth fairy, last week. Unsurprisingly her teachings upset her Primary one students. Local media reported that Michael Raj, the school’s principal, had sent a letter to parents on Thursday (Dec 6), where he was apologetic for the teacher's misconduct. Furthermore, he says he has discussed with the teacher about her bad reasoning. Being a dad to four children, Mr Raj fully understands the how sensitive the teacher’s actions were. Rene Rovtar, the local town’s superintendent of schools, also recently confirmed to local media reporters that the teacher in question will stop working in the area. The superintendent says she was troubled and disheartened over the incident, saying that the "childhood wonder associated with all holidays and traditions" is special to her. A week ago, one parent told a local news company that her daughter Addirana, aged six, was extremely disappointed upon listening to the teacher. She says that she was “heartbroken” since her daughter “is the hugest believer in the whole Christmas spirit of Santa and giving." It is unknown whether the teacher was sacked or went away from the area voluntarily.
2018-12-06how to know water bag broke? Coz , now I'm all de in pain ??
2018-12-07Saw the website with the estimated delivery cost. But question is, is there additional charges on top of what’s stated in MOH/KKH website? How much you guys paid delivery(C-sec/Natural birth)?
2018-12-07I am expecting at the end of March 2019. My husband wants our baby boy to be circumcised but I'm really nervous about it. Does anyone have any recommendations for specialists who do newborn circumcision in Singapore? Anyone know any Singapore hospitals which can do soon after delivery?
2018-12-07Hi, anybody experience having a tiny hole at your child's ear? Am not sure when it surfaced, but i only realised 1 week ago, and he is about 7months plus now. :/
2018-12-07Would love to take recommendations on antenatal classes in Singapore. Any view on Thomson's program versus, say, beloved bumps or hospital classes?
2018-12-07Is a stroller really necessary for a newborn? When do you start using a stroller for your child?
2018-12-08
2018-12-08Any LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort fans here? We're sure it's one of your kids' favourite spots to head to over long weekends and during the school holidays. If they are obsessed with LEGO and the Christmas season, then you will want to make a trip to LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort this December! The theme park will be transformed into a snowy Brick-Tacular Winter Wonderland with exciting and exclusive surprises lined up every day during the festive month. This year, the park’s Winter Wonderland experience will also be bringing real snowfall to the theme park happening every half hour in front of Big Shop. Guests will be welcomed by an arctic LEGO® experience throughout the park including Malaysia’s first igloo ice-cream bar, where they can enjoy a cold treat and hang around with LEGO® reindeers and elves. They will also be giving away SGD32,700 worth of prizes as part of the daily LEGO® Advent Calendar Draw to a lucky guest and a Nissan Almera (worth almost SGD24,000) to a lucky Annual Pass holder* on the 25th of December. Here are some of the other highlights to look forward to: - Festive LEGO® Building Activities – Kids can learn to build their own LEGO® snowman and Christmas tree decorations. The decorations that they designed will be hung on the trees around the park. - LEGO® Santa’s Grotto – At Santa’s Grotto, there will be a meet and greet session with Santa. On top of that, kids can submit a letter to share their Christmas wish list with hi,. - Jingle Bell Ball – Guests are invited to join the LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Jingle Bell Ball where they can party and dance with all the elves! There may even be a special appearance from beloved characters such as Rudolf, Ollie The Dragon and the LEGO® Toy Soldier. To end the holiday celebration and welcome the New Year, the park skies will be lit up with a spectacular 3D LEGO® fireworks where guests will experience fireworks with a twist – of LEGO® bricks falling from the skies. Don’t forget to check out these spectacular promotions:- 1. Buy 2 Tickets FREE 1 (Booking Period: 12 Nov – 5 Dec 2018) 2. Buy two (2) adult ticket and get one (1) child ticket for FREE exclusively at http://legoland.my 3. Get 15% off the best available room rate on http://legoland.my 4. Get a FREE LEGO® Christmas Gift Playset with a minimum purchase of SGD$147 while stocks last.
2018-12-08Is there Any food to avoid when BF?
2018-12-08My husband mum has 2 relatives with diagnosed autism, one of them is my hub cousin, another is a more distant relative. Is it a cause for concern? My first born is thankfully alright (very thankful for that) but I’m thinking if I should even now try for a 2nd one. Is there any genetic testing available?