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Ask Andreas: What is your general advice when it comes to requests for loans or salary advances for helpers?

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Posted 8 years ago | By Hester

Ask Andreas: What questions should I ask when interviewing a helper? And what should I look for?

I’m in the process of interviewing a new helper and, while this isn’t…

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Ask Andreas: Do you have any tips on making a two-helper situation work?

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Ask Andreas: Should I get a "Nanny Cam" to watch what's happening in my home when I'm at work?

Friends have suggested that I get a so-called "Nanny Cam" to watch what…

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Xerxes, Esmé, Zante and Xyra are just some of the

Xerxes, Esmé, Zante and Xyra are just some of the most unique baby names we've heard so far! And of course who can forget XÆA-12 (Elon Musk and Grimes' daughter)? Picking a name for your baby is serious business, and these days traditional baby name books and some Googling may not cut it anymore. If you need some inspiration, we've got a fun guide on how you can find a unique baby name you and your partner will love (and hopefully agree on!) in our link in bio. We've even included a list of the most popular baby names we've heard in SG--go check out if your kiddo's name made the list!
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Heard about the mama who gave birth in a TADA ride

Heard about the mama who gave birth in a TADA ride this week? This is her! We got to chat with her husband Annur about how the whole experience went: "When we had the first 2 kids, we went to the hospital immediately when my wife's water bag broke. And both times, we had to spend over 24 hours in the hospital. I pitied Mardhiah so much because her back hurt a lot from the pain and epidural... So this time round I didn't want us to 'kelam kabut' (rush). I told my wife, "Sayang, this time round let's not panic when your water bag bursts. We should go slow and steady." But when it really happened at 5:30am on Sunday morning, my wife was very panicked – the first thing she said was, "Dear, I can really feel the baby coming out." But I kept my cool and booked a TADA ride to the hospital. While we were on the expressway, she really felt the urge to push... I couldn’t believe it – I thought this kind of thing only happens in movies and dramas but never to us!"⁠
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What would you do if you had to give birth in the car? It's amazing that Mardhiah Abdul Malek gave birth in a @tadasg_official ride while on the way to the hospital – with the help of her husband Muhammad Annur, the TADA driver and a cyclist who happened to be a doctor! Read the incredible story in our link in bio!⁠
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Kids home for the next 2 days... TGIF, I guess? 🤣 Link in bio for fun kids' activities to keep them occupied this weekend!⁠
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Have you ever been to the @singaporediscoverycentr

Have you ever been to the @singaporediscoverycentre? This spot is where to head to discover more of Singapore’s past and present. This weekend (18,19 & 21 September) there will be plenty of Mid-Autumn Festival activities, from lantern walks, to storytelling, activity trails and making paper bunny lanterns. While you're there, take the kids around the Permanent Exhibit Gallery or even do a mini eco-farm tour where you can see the solar panels up close and plant your own seeds! Check out all the Mid-Autumn festival fun (most of which is free after entry!) in our link in bio!⁠
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"I’d been married for a decade before, so dating

"I’d been married for a decade before, so dating was not a scene I ever expected to find myself on. I was single for about six months before I decided to give dating a chance. I started, like many others, on Tinder – that was the only one I’d heard of, but I quickly realised that it was more suited to those looking for short flings.⁠ I then tried other dating apps like Bumble and Hinge, with some success. That said, I thought being a single mum wouldn’t impact my dating life much, and I was offended that some people saw it as a deterrent. Often I opted to omit the fact that I'm a mother of one until after a first date, but I soon realised that wasn’t the right approach for me. Dating someone with a child *is* different, particularly if you don't have one. It changes the trajectory of how a relationship can develop, restricts the amount of free time available to date and there's a whole other dynamic to consider. So now I'm much more honest with myself and with other people about it."
-Anna, Brit mama in Singapore.⁠
These days, one of the easiest way to meet someone new is through online dating apps. It seems simple enough. But online dating can be an extremely daunting experience; perhaps doubly so if you're dating as a newly single parent! Click our link in bio to read more about two single mamas' dating adventures in Singapore.⁠
📷 @mikhail_nilov via @pexels⁠
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Have you heard? The new baby panda at River Safari

Have you heard? The new baby panda at River Safari is a BOY! 🐼 According to @wrs.ig, the gender of the panda cub was determined through visual assessments by the panda care team. It will still be a while before mama and baby panda join the River Safari panda exhibit, but in the meantime you can still spot daddy panda Kai Kai rolling around and chomping on bamboo the next time you visit! Click our link in bio for our kid-friendly guide to the River Safari (you can tackle it in half a day!), plus info on tickets, boat rides, restaurants, nursing room availability and more. Ps. swipe to see the cutest baby panda video!⁠
All images and video courtesy of Wildlife Reserves Singapore.⁠
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You’ve had a long day, your child is face-down o

You’ve had a long day, your child is face-down on the playmat screaming his head off for the third time today but is showing no signs of stopping. Every fibre of your being knows this might be a futile question but you have to ask anyway, “Why are you crying?!” Here's a tip: DON'T ask that question, and don't say "It's okay" to calm the situation either! Ever realised it usually leads to more screaming? There's a reason for that! Swipe to find out why and how to handle your toddler's tantrums instead, and click our link in bio for the full list of top tips!⁠
Words by @welcometothebrightlife
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