20
May
2020
by Joel Chng
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#HBL can be fun with COOK·PLAY·JAM (Repeat)
Last year, my mother-in-law bought a book for Ezra titled ‘Amanda the Panda: Outdoor Play Keeps Myopia Away’. A book for preschoolers by the Singapore National Eye Centre about preventing myopia. The colourful book with rhyming words effectively taught Ezra the dangers of spending too…
22
November
2019
by Joel Chng
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Grandparents play an important role in the family
A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend. A few months ago, my family attended the wake of a friend’s grandparent. Ever since Ezra was a few months old, we have taken him along with us…
7
September
2018
by Tan Li Lin
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New Zealand special: 4 places in 3 weeks with my 2-year-old
It’s 10pm and 10 degrees Celsius here where the 3 of us – Ronald, Lia and myself – are staying, about a hour’s drive from Rotorua, New Zealand. We’re in the middle of nowhere and apart from the deafening silence of the farmlands that surround…
24
August
2018
by Joel Chng
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6D5N in Bangkok
Last month, my family of three holidayed in Bangkok for a week. Why Bangkok, you might ask. Well, I had never been to Thailand prior to this trip. Also, my wife Petrina and I wanted to do something different for our wedding anniversary this year. However,…
21
September
2017
by Joel Chng
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Singapore Parenting: How To Get Involved
The Ministry of Education advocates parent-school partnerships, and this is evident in my son’s school – their various celebrations and activities encourage parents to support their children’s education journey. Simple as they may be, let me share Ezra’s experiences in school so far, and how…
30
August
2017
by Joel Chng
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An Impromptu Weekend Getaway!
“Are you going anywhere during the September school holidays?” This was a popular topic of discussion in recent weeks, especially among the parents of Ezra’s classmates. My motto before Ezra started school: “Avoid the crowd!” My motto after Ezra started school: “Join the crowd!” Because…