Toddlerhood is an exciting time when the building blocks of learning are fostered. As budding explorers, playgroup children should have a wide variety of activities to encourage a positive attitude towards learning. Playgroup age is when children’s fine motor, self-help, oratory and many other skills develop by leaps and bounds. That is why playgroup programmes...
In Singapore, it is not uncommon to have both mum and dad work full time to support the household. Thus, working parents would need to prepare for their little one’s full-time care arrangement after mum’s maternity leave ends. If you are considering between sending your baby to a nanny or infant care in Singapore, read...
Infant care in Singapore accepts infants aged 2 months to 18 months old. All centres registered to provide infant care in Singapore have to follow strict regulations. Infant educarers need to be certified in infant and toddler care, trained in infant first aid and have at least two years’ of experience in a similar setting....
More parents in Singapore are discovering the benefits of enrolling their babies in an infant care centre in Singapore. In fact, an additional 40,000 preschool places are expected to be added in the next five years, reflecting the rise in demand for childcare places as more parents in Singapore see the importance of a preschool...
As a working parent, one of the decisions that you’d need to make before your maternity leave ends involves the care arrangement of your baby. While some are able to get help from their parents or in-laws to take care of their baby during the day, another popular option among working parents is to send...
Choosing a childcare is a big enough decision in itself, with a whole checklist of factors to consider. Not only that, you also have to get your child ready for this major milestone. Suffice to say that when a child starts school, it’s a huge transition for the entire family. So, how to simplify things?...
These days, children are spending an increasing number of hours staring at their screens. A recent CNN article reported that an average nine-year-old spends up to two hours each day looking at their screens. Meanwhile, the time children spend outdoors is decreasing rapidly. Research has shown that the benefits of playing outdoors far outweigh the...
Getting a place in childcare centres in Punggol can be tricky, as there are more children who live in the area than there are childcare places available. According to checks by the Straits Times, Punggol estates have amongst the highest number of residents aged four and below in the country. As a parent, choosing the...
Time flies when your infant suddenly reaches toddlerhood. If your child is transitioning to a playgroup from an infant care centre in Singapore, do not wait until the last week to prepare him or her for the change. With more students, different meal times and nap time, less milk bottle feedings, new teachers and a...
Singapore Parents: Trying to weigh your options between enrolling your child in an infant care or leaving them with your parents’ or in-laws’? We give you our two cents worth. Having a new family member is a game-changer. It is not just about having to live with a small tiny human being – adequate provisions...
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