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part-time babysitting options?

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by BKNY » Sat, 01 Jun 2013 4:50 am

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Moving to SG in a few months and trying to get a handle on the babysitting situation. I was hoping to hire someone for 2-3 mornings/week to care for...

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What is up with the difficulty of finding someone local who can just mind a kid in the evening?

Seems like it's cheaper to arrange an hour of...

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options for primary school

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by momofboys » Mon, 30 Jun 2014 7:00 pm

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Hi all,

We are likely moving to Singapore in about 10 months. We have two boys, one of which will be entering primary school. I have been looking...

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So you will be moving here in April 2015, right? How old will your elder son be then? If he was born in 2008 then you have a chance (should the MoE...

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Thu, 31 Jul 2014 12:45 am
Stamford vs CIS vs Dover Court

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by momofboys » Tue, 22 Jul 2014 11:46 pm

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Have had some difficulties making a new posting so just amended an old one. But I don't think peopel see those as quickly as no one has commented...

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You can search through some of the other threads for perspectives on all of these schools. In general - in the case of the for profit international...

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Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:48 am
birthday cake

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by nanana » Sat, 19 Jul 2014 5:24 pm

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sourcing for ironman birthday cake for my boy. preferably not costing me a bomb. any suggestions?

contacted some of the commercial...

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@whoisit: WOWWWOWWW! very impressive!!!! I'm sure your child went crazy over it! (I know I would!) But serangoon garden is abit too far from us.....

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Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:27 pm
Childhood vaccines are safe. Seriously.

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by taxico » Wed, 02 Jul 2014 5:33 pm

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By Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN

July 1, 2014 -- Updated 1918 GMT (0318 SGT)

(CNN) -- Children should get vaccinated against preventable...

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Not to mention the measles outbreaks going on these days.

My usual reply to the anti-vacc types is to ask if getting polio is natural. :roll:...

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Sun, 06 Jul 2014 9:41 pm
Looking at an opportunity in Singapore - Help?

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by Ian Pickering » Tue, 01 Jul 2014 3:34 am

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Hi everybody,

I have an opportunity to apply for a job in Singapore, and I am very excited about potentially relocating there.

I currently live...

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When was your daughter 6? if in 2013 then you are pretty much screwed (Year of the golden pig) I know a family who couldn't get their kid into school...

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Sat, 05 Jul 2014 9:48 am
TELC Bukit Timah- feedback?

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by TLight » Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:14 pm

Am new to Singapore and thinking of finding a spot for my child (just under 2 years old) at TELC in Bukit Timah. Anyone have any experience of them?...

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Thu, 03 Jul 2014 12:14 pm
List of indian schools in Singapore

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by brookbond8 » Mon, 23 Jun 2014 1:59 pm

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That's why normally I don't help seeing posts like the initial one in this thread. Dare to say, majority of such posters are not worth any response....
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Fri, 27 Jun 2014 3:10 pm
9 Month Old Activity Suggestions

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by Ling Fernandez » Wed, 18 Jun 2014 9:50 am

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[Hi Mommy's,

New to this forum. New mom to a 9month old baby boy. I'll be moving back to Singapore hopefully in a couple of months. And I'm hoping...

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[Hi Mommy's,

New to this forum. New mom to a 9month old baby boy. I'll be moving back to Singapore hopefully in a couple of months. And I'm hoping...

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Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:18 pm
Bukit Timah child care - 18 months and up

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by migratingbird » Wed, 18 Jun 2014 1:03 am

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Hi,

We're moving to Singapore in August and I'm currently looking at housing in Bukit Timah. I want my daughter to go to a day-care type centre...

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brilliant link, thanks

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Wed, 18 Jun 2014 5:42 pm
Most expats have nannies?

Last post by chewchew « Tue, 17 Jun 2014 3:11 pm
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by xmarcus » Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:14 pm

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Do most expats have nannies or other forms of part-time or full-time child care?

I would think this type of child care would help ease the...

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Hi Gravida, could you share the contacts of your local nanny with us? We are looking for an occasional babysitter for our 6-month old baby.

Thank...

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Tue, 17 Jun 2014 3:11 pm
West Singapore local schools

Last post by movingtospore « Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:39 am
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by MattDeeDexKit » Mon, 16 Jun 2014 5:14 am

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Hi all

I hoping in can get some advice on local schools in Singapore. I'm currently living in England but at the 2nd interview stage for a job in...

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Yes, you will not get your choice of school as a foreigner, you get whatever is left -- keep that in mind.

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Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:39 am
Mandarin Immersion Private Schools

Last post by mrsli « Sun, 15 Jun 2014 2:27 am
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by Roasted squid » Mon, 15 Apr 2013 3:26 am

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I am considering a position in Singapore but most worried about education for my two children. I will be coming from the US. My oldest is finishing...

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Great, thanks for the lead! Did you end up coming out here to Singapore? How are your kids' Chinese doing?

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Sun, 15 Jun 2014 2:27 am
TINY ANGELS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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by blootoes » Thu, 12 Jun 2014 2:58 pm

Anyone heard of them before? my friend was telling me that there would be a montessori school starting soon and is going to be quite cheap. Heard...

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Thu, 12 Jun 2014 2:58 pm
Steiner School in Singapore?

Last post by mrsli « Sat, 07 Jun 2014 12:30 pm
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by alatal » Mon, 29 Jul 2013 4:32 pm

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Hi there,

We're very keen to get our 2.9 year old into a Steiner school, and I wanted to ask if anyone had experiences to share about the Waldorf...

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I did a playgroup with them for a couple of terms a couple of years ago. Its a really lovely bunch of people. Located in the East, Siglap\Bedok area....

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Sat, 07 Jun 2014 12:30 pm
Lawsuit against a school teacher

Last post by Hannieroo « Wed, 04 Jun 2014 4:55 pm
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by abrzakovic » Tue, 05 Nov 2013 5:58 pm

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I have some serious problems with Chatsworth School (Orchard campus). My son was treated really bad, and push out from the school for no reason at...

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Quiet day?
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Wed, 04 Jun 2014 4:55 pm
Brother (minor) renounced PR and might be returning

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by skarthikeyan14 » Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:45 pm

Years ago, my father applied for PR status for both my brother and I. My brother, mother and I are Indian Nationals while my dad holds a SC. Now, it...

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Mon, 02 Jun 2014 11:45 pm
Any Stay at Home / Working from Home dads?

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by Damsel » Mon, 02 Jun 2014 3:39 pm

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Wondering if there are any stay at home/working from home dads here?

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Looking out for the husband who is staying/working from home. Probably ge can bring out our lil guy for a playdate with other dads.

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Mon, 02 Jun 2014 4:47 pm
Relocating to Singapore. Need advice on schools

Last post by movingtospore « Sun, 01 Jun 2014 6:24 pm
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by harleen » Tue, 20 May 2014 12:19 pm

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Hi all

We are relocating to Singapore from Hong Kong and wanted to get some advise/suggestions on schools in SG. We are relocating from HK where...

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The system here is a bit different than Hong Kong - there are fewer locals in international schools, so you aren't competing with them for places in...

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Sun, 01 Jun 2014 6:24 pm
New to Singapore - Advice Needed

Last post by TryingTBBMom « Sat, 31 May 2014 6:04 pm
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by Wowwow » Mon, 19 May 2014 5:55 pm

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Hi,

We are relocating to Singpore in December and currently looking at schools. Can anyone please tell me if International Schools in Singapore...

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Singapore has a limited amount of schools that actually deal with Special Needs. Prepare yourself for the reality that your child will be rejected by...

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Sat, 31 May 2014 6:04 pm
Childbirth classes on East coast

Last post by sing_newbie « Mon, 26 May 2014 9:55 pm

by sing_newbie » Mon, 26 May 2014 9:55 pm

Hi

I am looking for childbirth classes near Kembangan (or East coast in general). Any recommendations pls?

Thanks

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Mon, 26 May 2014 9:55 pm
Vaccination Exemptions?

Last post by ykyang « Mon, 26 May 2014 12:39 pm
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by foop » Fri, 09 May 2008 10:52 am

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Hi there,

my son is now 4 months old and we have decided against him receiving vaccinations. Are there parents out there who are also like us? or...

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Hi Foop,

While searching for exemption to vaccine, i find the forum you posted 6yr ago.....

My son, 4yr old now. He was injected only with BCG...
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Mon, 26 May 2014 12:39 pm
HELP! Mom of 2 yr old moving in the fall

Last post by Usmom « Sun, 25 May 2014 11:58 am
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by Usmom » Fri, 16 May 2014 7:25 am

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Any advice, suggestions....

I am a stay at home mom with a 2 yr old. Husband's job is relocating us to Singapore for a year. We need to sell our...

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JR8, you are funny, I like your wit and enjoy reading your posts. :)
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Sun, 25 May 2014 11:58 am
How to keep young boys entertained in Singapore

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by momofboys » Sat, 17 May 2014 9:08 pm

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We are considering a move to Singapore. I have two young high-energy boys. Wondering how to keep them entertained/allow them places to play and be...

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thanks for all the suggestions, everyone. looks like there will be plenty to do with young kids even in the heat.

now to figure out schools!
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Tue, 20 May 2014 10:14 pm
Schools and housing near downtown core

Last post by JR8 « Mon, 19 May 2014 9:04 am
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by momofboys » Sun, 18 May 2014 8:10 pm

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We are looking to move to Singapore. We will be working in the downtown core area. We would prefer to avoid long commutes to work or school....

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This question is coming up often enough that I'm wondering if we could jointly build-out the above list of considerations into some form of template...

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Mon, 19 May 2014 9:04 am
Violent kids

Last post by Dert42 « Mon, 19 May 2014 7:42 am
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by Shanu » Fri, 16 May 2014 11:04 pm

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My son is behaving very violently now a days. His teacher is also often complaining about him.

I am unable to manage him. Can anybody help me with...

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Check out 123 Magic.

It's kind of behavior modification system/plan.

All it costs is the book, which you may be able to get from the library....

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More questions

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by Usmom » Sat, 17 May 2014 9:41 pm

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Thanks for advice. I think we will not get a maid. What things do u wish you had packed with you when arriving to live in sg? What things have you...

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If you're husband's company is paying to ship stuff over here, make sure they're going to pay to ship it back to the U.S. when it's time to leave...

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Sun, 18 May 2014 3:30 pm
Do preschools enforce their health policies?

Last post by aster « Wed, 14 May 2014 10:06 pm
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by BedokAmerican » Thu, 08 May 2014 3:11 pm

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My 2-yr-old started half days at preschool/day care a few weeks ago and has been ill quite a bit and has missed lots of days. I feel like I'm wasting...

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In your experience, do preschools/day cares in Singapore really enforce their sick policies? Are the schools scared to stand up to the parents and...

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Wed, 14 May 2014 10:06 pm
New - moving with 4 kids

Last post by TryingTBBMom « Fri, 09 May 2014 2:26 pm
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by Hanalei » Sun, 06 Apr 2014 3:10 pm

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Hi All,

Looks like yet another relocation is on the cards, this time with 4 kids who will be 9, 7, 6 and 4 when we move in August. I have a 3 day...

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Don't forget there are lovely landed houses for larger families off Bukit Timah and Clemente Arcade, Sunset Way and off Ulu Pandan and Holland...
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Fri, 09 May 2014 2:26 pm
SYLLABUS IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Last post by the lynx « Thu, 08 May 2014 1:34 pm
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by red_cherries76 » Sat, 03 May 2014 12:04 pm

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Hi all, my son is currently studying in year 5 of a local school I will be pulling him out and enrolling him into a international school in JB....

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If cost is your problem, enrolling him in Malborough in JB would be better. If you're gonna enrol him in international school here, you may as well...

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Thu, 08 May 2014 1:34 pm

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