7
January
2015
by Violet Lim
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Mummy, I do not want to go to school!
Posted a conversation between Cara and I on FB yesterday. Cara: Mummy, I do not want to go to school. Me: Ok, you sure? Then I will not pay your school fees for this term and I will save a lot of money. And, just…
11
December
2013
by Violet Lim
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A Tale of Two Students
My son Corum started Primary 1 this year. Recently, there has been much talk about the education system. Some say it is too stressful. Some say it is just right. Some say to make it any more relaxed will make Singapore lose its edge. I…
30
May
2013
by Violet Lim
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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…
18
April
2013
by Violet Lim
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‘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…
26
March
2013
by Violet Lim
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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….
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March
2013
by Violet Lim
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How do I Know if I am Ready?
I met my hubby Jamie when I was 20 years old. We were both studying at University of Manchester. He was an Accounting and Finance student and I was reading Law. He was actually a year my senior. And honestly, I was not really his…