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Posted 9 years ago | By Maura

Essentials for the Singapore Mama’s Nappy Bag

Maybe it’s living in a small apartment. Perhaps it’s the gloriously sunny mornings.…

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Posted 9 years ago | By sassy

Classical Christmas Playlist for Kids by Sassy Mama, Haylie Ecker!

While we’ll never tire of the Christmas excitement that lights up our children’s…

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Posted 9 years ago | By sassy

Your ultimate Hanukkah playlist by Sassy Mama, Haylie Ecker!

Ring in December to the tune of Hanukkah! Just as the chill of…

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Has your child's best friend moved away? As expats

Has your child's best friend moved away? As expats it is inevitable that our children’s friends will come and go. That doesn't make it any easier when you're left behind missing that buddy though. ‘The Stayers;’ the ones who are left behind, are somewhat under recognised. When the friend leaves, they will leave a big gap in your child’s life and the idea of a long-distance friendship can seem scary and difficult to adjust to. In our article (link in bio) a school counselor shares tips on how to help your kids cope with friends leaving Singapore.⁠
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Health, Positive Outlook and Negative Swab Test we

Health, Positive Outlook and Negative Swab Test were our predictions 😂 What's yours?! Screenshot to find out!⁠
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It’s the first weekend for Dahlia Dreams at @gar

It’s the first weekend for Dahlia Dreams at @gardensbythebay! Check out the star of the display, a stunning @riverhongbao lantern which takes centre stage in the flower field. Make sure to spot the three Chinese moon gates, a pair of rabbits and larger-than-life narcissus blooms, all set amidst 2,000 dahlias and azaleas, chrysanthemums and cymbidiums, and not forgetting the adorable tiger cubs and auspicious decorations to ring in the Year of the Tiger! Click our link in bio for more info, plus what else there is to do this weekend!⁠
📷: Gardens by The Bay⁠
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Could you cook a family meal in under 15 minutes?⁠
No wonder mums are stocking up on @wanchaiferrysg Plant-based Meat Dumplings - they make the quickest plant-based meal that the whole family will love! We made a vegetarian dumpling bento box for lunchtime and a dumpling and noodle soup (swipe to see). Check out our recipe in our link in bio. What's your favourite way to cook or serve dumplings?⁠
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Have you spotted these majestic beasts while drivi

Have you spotted these majestic beasts while driving through Chinatown? The Chinese New Year light-up is now on till 22 March 2022, with dazzling lights set up throughout New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street! Designed by students from @sutdsg, this year's street light-up features sculptured lanterns from cub to tiger striving to achieve strength and vitality in their growing up to depict how we will stay united and emerge stronger from the pandemic. Check them out this weekend while you're out and about! Click our link in bio for more weekend activity ideas to do with the kids!⁠
📷 @chinatown_festivals⁠
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"We’ve definitely heard pro-corporal punishment

"We’ve definitely heard pro-corporal punishment arguments like “I was spanked as a kid, but I turned out fine”. Like many other adults who grew up in the ‘70s and ‘80s, I, too, had endured the occasional smack on the hand or butt, or cane swatting by my mother for misbehaviour. But because I turned out ‘fine’, does it mean it’s okay to do the same to my children? The answer is no, because such arguments are anecdotal fallacies – arguments based on the personal experience of one person or a small number of people. It is akin to saying “I did drugs when I was a teenager but my brain was not damaged, therefore it is okay to do drugs” or, “I did not wear car seat belts when I was a kid, but I did not die in a car accident, therefore it is okay to not wear seat belts.” ⁠
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I don’t blame my mother for using corporal punishment when I was younger. She and the older generations did the best they could with handed-down parenting methods; those were times when studies on corporal punishment, brain science and childhood psychology were unavailable to them. But in current times when the research is robust and the information easily available, the onus is on parents and educators to stay informed."⁠
Link in bio for more. Story by @vivianteowriter⁠
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If you were to relocate overseas, have you thought

If you were to relocate overseas, have you thought about how you'd relocate your pets? Singaporean mama Sharon Sim shares how her family used a pet relocation service to move her cat and two senior dogs across the world during the pandemic. Her number one tip? Relocating pets is a long process so getting an early headstart is so important! "Upon arrival in Doha, Qatar and after we obtained our resident ID, we asked our pet relocation company to help find a flight out for the dogs. We faced a couple of challenges such as high cargo fees charged by airlines, fluid flight routes, cancelled flights and changes in animal import regulations between countries that resulted in a delay. Eventually, we realised that importing the dogs as cargo was not working out in our favour, so I had to fly back to Singapore so that I could bring the dogs over as excess baggage!" Click our link in bio to read more about this family's pet relocation experience, plus top tips!⁠
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Who else here loves hot pot? 🤤🙋🏻‍♀️

Who else here loves hot pot? 🤤🙋🏻‍♀️ We love it for its simple ingredients, yummy dips, and spicy (or creamy) broths – plus it's surprisingly kid-friendly! If you’re after an authentic and satisfying steamboat or hot pot in Singapore, we've got a list of 20 restaurants you should definitely put on your list! Link in bio for more.⁠
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