Parenting Lessons (Apr 24): Release Control

Parenting Lessons (Apr 24): Release Control

This is part of a monthly series I did for a year, sharing parenting lessons I learned each month. I’m increasingly frustrated with my girl, who turns seven in a few months. Is it the primary school environment and its bombardment of influences? “Why do 

Notes for Christian Mummies (1)

Notes for Christian Mummies (1)

I tuned in to Kingdom City’s online connect for mothers which is held fortnightly on Thursday. It’s like a seminar where different speakers/mummies share their wisdom and experiences. No participation required from the audience, yays for me! When I listened in for the first time, 

7 parenting books for better parenting

7 parenting books for better parenting

(Updated links: 30 Oct 2024) Books are great sources of knowledge. They give us a chance to learn from different people and glean from their knowledge and mistakes. We read to improve our work performance, generate finances, and increase wisdom. However, many parents I know 

Financial Planning Tips for Parents with Young Children

Financial Planning Tips for Parents with Young Children

Parents used to focus their financial plans primarily on their children’s higher education. With the increasing cost of living these days, financial implication starts as early as when the child is in childcare, or even earlier when the child is in the mother’s tummy. Moreover, 

Life of a SAHM, worth it?

Life of a SAHM, worth it?

I probed for the reason behind her question and she shared about her dilemma of sending her baby to infant care/playgroup and being a stay at home mother (“SAHM”). I’m glad we have the freedom to choose to be a SAHM, working mum, or…

Into the World of Respectful Parenting (Intro)

Into the World of Respectful Parenting (Intro)

Background: This is part 2 of a series, for part 1, refer to “I was parenting the wrong way“. If you want to raise an emotionally healthy child but find yourself needing some wisdom, you’re not alone. I’m glad to publish a series of HY’s 

Mothers should not have to be Superwomen

Mothers should not have to be Superwomen

“No one should have to be super in order to be human.” Teo You Yenn Ms Teo was talking about parenting in her book, “This is what inequality looks like.” A really good read, please pick it up and it will adjust your biased lenses 

Blame the Mum?

Blame the Mum?

Neglectful Mothers The backlash to a Dayre post inspired this post. Before I start, Dad is also a parent too, but to share my viewpoint as a mother and in relation to the Dayre post, I will generalise parents as mothers here. Moreover the onus 

I was Parenting the Wrong Way

I was Parenting the Wrong Way

Background: If you want to raise an emotionally healthy child but find yourself needing some wisdom, you’re not alone. I’m glad to publish a series of HY’s journey of learning how to raise such a child. Hope you discover new parenting methods, points and comfort 

Life Beyond Grades

Life Beyond Grades

(Reposted: I first posted this on Joogostyle.com in Sept 2018. I thought it would be relevant to post it here for parents. Have fun reading and do share your thoughts with me too!) I was initially nonchalant about this ‘Life Beyond Grades’ campaign (“Campaign”). The 

Parenting Tips for Christian Parents (Including Discipline)

Parenting Tips for Christian Parents (Including Discipline)

Hubby and I went to our church’s parenting seminar and it was quite insightful. Other than picking up parenting tips for Christian parents, it’s good to know that we are not alone in our confusion and struggles. This thing called parenting is not easy for 

Family Photoshoot in Singapore

Family Photoshoot in Singapore

We did a family photoshoot in Singapore to commemorate Baby E turning one! Had wanted to keep the photoshoot photos in a private collection, but they were too pretty not to share. 🙂 We also used one of the pretty photos to do up a