The New Age Parents Newsletter 20 May 2012
Highlights
In this Ask The Expert section, we asked Esther Lim, CEO and founder of LEAP SchoolHouse, about langauge and literacy development in children.
Most of us struggle, at times, to be certain what parenting techniques to use, when to stay calm and patient throughout the disciplining process and whether our reaction to our children was justified.
Learn how to make chicken and corn patties from Low Lai Kuan. A stay-at-home "multi-tasker", Lai Kuan started to learn cooking out of necessity when she moved to Singapore in 2007.
Teaching language does not have to be bounded by the classroom walls. You can do it everyday with your child, even when you are out! Be it for reminding oneself what to get in a grocery list or signboards, everyone uses language.
June Holiday Programmes & Events
3 Days Holiday Art Workshop 4-6 Jun 2012 | RoboKids Workshop 12-14 Jun 2012 | "Go Wild with Percy the Pirate" 18-20 Jun 2012
Think Out of the Box! 3-Day Programme for children aged 4 to 12 years old. Date: 28 May to 22 Jun 2012
Receive complimentary ticket to National Child Education Conference & Exhibition in Jun 2012. Participate in PIAGET IQ Math competition in Sep 2012
Discovery Edu Cove June Holiday Programmes 2012: Going back to basics (Maths), Intensive Grammar Workshop, Creative Thinking with Maths and Conversational Chinese
The world's most popular fashion doll heads over to City Square Mall for the Great Singapore Sale from 26 May to 24 June 2012
Health
Do you have vaginal discharge with a mild smell? Is your discharge thicker? Dr Claudine Tan from SBCC Women's Clinic answers some of the frequently asked questions on vaginal discharge during pregnancy.
Stacey Schwarz of the Speed Institute, Vanessa McNamara of The Travelling Dietitian, and Christopher Jones, Osteopath are conducting a survey regarding the health habits of students in Singapore.
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the term used for any abnormality of the heart due to faulty development before birth. A hole in the heart is a type of simple CHD which changes the normal flow of blood through the heart.
Featured Merchant
The Psychologie Playhouse is an Educational playcentre that provides children (both locals and expats) with unique, life-enriching programmes
Merchant Contests
All participants (3 - 7 years old) get their very own teddy model, and design and create a fashion project for little teddy to bring home as well
LEAP SchoolHouse is rewarding their fans! To celebrate reaching 2,500 fans on Facebook, LEAP SchoolHouse is giving away 1 set of 4 tickets to Charlie And Lola The Bestest Play by SRT!
New Contests
The Esplanade and The New Age Parents are giving away a pair of tickets to Paper Window by Ccotbbat (Korea) worth $70. Valid for 7.30pm show on 26 May Sat ONLY
Submit a photo of you and your child/children's happy moments together and stand a chance to win Kiddy Palace vouchers.
On-going Contests
Stand a chance to be The New Age Parents Coverpage Child for the August / September 2012 Issue or the Most Popular New Age Kid on the Block! Ends 31 May 2012
Singapore Brain is giving away more than $2000 worth of Clinical Assessment Test (Cognitive) and NeuroFeedBack Test our readers. Also receive an Amazing Math CD worth $19.90
Felicia Tan, author of "To Baby With Love" started her own business so that she could take care of her children in time to come. She was expecting her first child in 2011 when tragedy struck.
