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…
31
July
2017
by Joel Chng
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First Week Of School
Ezra’s first day of school was on 27 June (Tuesday) as it was a public holiday on Monday. I took leave that week not just because it was a huge milestone for us, but because parents were asked to sit in for the first three…
19
July
2017
by Joel Chng
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How Soon Is Too Soon?
Is 21 months too soon for a toddler to start school? “Ezra is going to school already? So early!” and “But he’s not even two!” were the common responses from family and friends, whenever we shared that Ezra would be going to school at the…
10
February
2017
by Joel Chng
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I survived this LNY!
Where did my long weekend go? Before I could take a breather, my five-day Lunar New Year (LNY) break ended and I am now back to work. ‘Tiring but fulfilling’ describes parenting to a tee, and this phrase perfectly sums up my LNY long weekend…
30
December
2016
by Joel Chng
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My Hopes For 2017
A newborn, an infant, and now a toddler – I am amazed at how my son Ezra has grown and developed in 2016. Fatherhood is an incredible experience; I am blessed with quality father-and-son time every day, and I am thankful to have never once…
25
September
2016
by Joel Chng
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Ezra’s First Birthday
My son Ezra turned one on 12 September 2016. Although it was a public holiday, there was no party due to work and family reasons. As a first-time father, I was disappointed, but my wife Petrina reminded me that it would hardly matter to Ezra….