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Juggling family and work is never easy. Discuss about it here.
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Birthday party venue for 1 year old, any suggestions?

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by freeasbird » Mon, 03 Oct 2011 5:12 pm

Hello Mummies,

My little princess will turn 1 year old next month.

I haven't found a venue yet for a her mini party.

Roughly around 30...

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Mon, 03 Oct 2011 5:12 pm
Any October classes or camps?

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by rukiddingme » Tue, 27 Sep 2011 9:11 am

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Hi, does anyone know of any classes or camps for the October break, from the 10th? My kids are aged 5 - 9, 2 boys and 1 girl. I'm returning to work,...

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Settling into the local culture nicely, I see.......

Kind of, I guess. I'm trying. Unfortunately all of the Kumon and teach your munchkins mandarin...

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Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:27 pm
What is a school shoe?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 30 Sep 2011 2:53 pm
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by Brooklynjenn » Mon, 15 Aug 2011 3:22 pm

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One of the international schools we applied to lists black school shoes as part of the uniform. What is a school shoe? I have girls, if it makes a...

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Bata also carries school shoes. Or at least they used to, when mine were still in school.

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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 2:53 pm
Local schools -east Coast area

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by lukeduke » Sun, 14 Aug 2011 9:06 pm

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Good evening all,

If anyone has any experiences of local schools in the east Coast area could you please let me know. My family are joining me in...

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You know your child the best--and it sounds like you've done a lot of thinking about this. English will be a huge hurdle--even some of the African...
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Fri, 30 Sep 2011 9:17 am
Good childrens shoe shop

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Thu, 29 Sep 2011 3:16 pm
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by Bauble » Wed, 10 Aug 2011 8:57 pm

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Can you recommend a good child's shoe shop that has staff that can fit shoes well? Am in River Valley. Thanks!

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Bata.

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Thu, 29 Sep 2011 3:16 pm
Where to get wooden puzzles in Singapore?

Last post by fsk « Thu, 29 Sep 2011 1:02 pm
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by pingssgp » Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:07 am

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Does anyone know where to get wooden puzzles for 10-13 year old kids in Singapore? Something like these:

Most of the US based sites including...

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There are a few toy stores in Forum that sell nice toys.

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Thu, 29 Sep 2011 1:02 pm
Adoption in Singapore

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Thu, 29 Sep 2011 9:30 am
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by 3 monkeys » Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:46 am

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Hi all,

I've been searching the forum for info on adopting a child while living in Singapore (particularly local or from Malaysia or Indonesia,...

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Generally, especially with regard to adoption, 6 years of posts with similar results? You could probably take that to mean nothing has changed then....

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Thu, 29 Sep 2011 9:30 am
Furniture

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by guppus » Tue, 27 Sep 2011 7:12 pm

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We will be moving to Singapore in a few months. How are the furnishing costs in Singapore? Should I get my household furniture along? What about...

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I'm very sure that this has been discussed a number of times.... See up in the corner of your screen? It says search, that may hold the answers for...

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Tue, 27 Sep 2011 7:37 pm
AIS or Avondale

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sun, 25 Sep 2011 1:35 pm
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by Shagwah » Fri, 19 Aug 2011 1:57 pm

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Hello

My husband is planning to open an office in Singapore next year and we are interested in the above schools, being Australian. I still don't...

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What is A.v.o.n.d.a.l.e.?

Do you mean Avondale Grammar School ? What's with all the "full stops between the letters? :???:

Okay, had a...

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Sun, 25 Sep 2011 1:35 pm
SJI International

Last post by YS « Thu, 22 Sep 2011 9:31 pm

by YS » Thu, 22 Sep 2011 9:31 pm

Dear all,

Am thinking of sending my 6yo to SJII, still on wait-list for 2012 entry. Can anyone tell me about the school, whether it is good?...

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Thu, 22 Sep 2011 9:31 pm
Maternity Leave for Contract Employees In Singapore

Last post by gravida « Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:10 am
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by JOB_SG_FORUM » Tue, 20 Sep 2011 3:52 pm

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Hi, I am a software consultant, working as a contractual Employee.

My question is that, Shall I avail Maternity leave?

and My contract is already...

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It depends, you may have it clearly stated in your contract, or if this is not the case, the company's HR department will be the best place to ask....

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Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:10 am
Singaporeans and Unis in Melbourne

Last post by boffenl « Tue, 20 Sep 2011 1:00 pm
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by crunkbabee » Sun, 18 Sep 2011 7:35 pm

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Hi guys,

quick question, i really need help to gain insights from you guys. i hope that some of you will be able to help me point out what is good...

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Shoot an e-mail to the school in Melbourne. They gets lots of similar enquiries so I'm sure they can help. Don't let your GPA get you down--they may...

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Tue, 20 Sep 2011 1:00 pm
Willow Nursery

Last post by gravida « Mon, 19 Sep 2011 8:57 pm
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by Tuenyi » Mon, 23 Jan 2006 5:53 pm

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Any comments on the above Nursery? Thanks!

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Thanks for the info, beppi. Hmmm, so actually everything could have changed since there is a new owner.

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Mon, 19 Sep 2011 8:57 pm
Stroller and a 2 yr old

Last post by wannamove « Sun, 18 Sep 2011 5:46 am
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by wannamove » Fri, 16 Sep 2011 4:00 am

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I have read varying views on strollers in Singapore and I was hoping some of you can throw in your 2-cents.

I have a 2 yr old who walks reasonably...

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Have a good search of the Family/Kids forum. It's been discussed umpteen dozen times, along with road tests of the various aspects of the overpriced...

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Sun, 18 Sep 2011 5:46 am
Volunteering with toddler

Last post by wannamove « Fri, 16 Sep 2011 9:18 pm
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by wannamove » Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:46 pm

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I have a 2.5 yr old and want to teach her about being grateful and giving without expecting returns starting young - that is right now. I want to...

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Hi, just seen your posting, how hVe you got on? Have you found anything? Id be interested in this as i have two kids under 3 and both me and my...

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Fri, 16 Sep 2011 9:18 pm
where can i do paternity DNA in singapore

Last post by Sginnovator « Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:39 am
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by CSP » Mon, 13 Oct 2008 3:08 am

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anyone know?

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Um, obviously some lab in SG does DNA testing. This 16 year old girl's rapist was identified that way:

(URL CENSORED DUE TO COPYRIGHTS ISSUE)...

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Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:39 am
indian international schools

Last post by Nagesh_N « Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:00 pm
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by prasu » Mon, 24 Apr 2006 2:52 am

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which one is better bhavans or dps????/

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United World college appears to be a very good school.

But the fees structure is too high. Depends on individuals capability.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:00 pm
After school care?

Last post by wannamove « Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:22 am
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by wannamove » Tue, 13 Sep 2011 1:19 am

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I am looking at preschool/daycare options for my 2 yr old. I see many schools (like EtonHouse) have programs for 2 yr olds but they end at 3pm. Any...

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Try NTUC Child Care - they are open 7am - 7pm, my daughter (also 2 yrs) likes it there, and one of their 60 centres will also be in your part of...

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Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:22 am
Picking daycare before moving?

Last post by wannamove « Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:44 pm
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by PatAsh84 » Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:39 pm

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Hi, I currently live in the US and will be moving to Singapore soon. My son will be about 8 months when we move. I will be working full-time and want...

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Most welcome, wannamove. Just sharing my own research as I was looking around for a place for my son in the Bishan area.

I eventually enrolled him...

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Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:44 pm
Party Invitation & Dessert Table

Last post by Wyl « Thu, 08 Sep 2011 9:18 pm

by Wyl » Thu, 08 Sep 2011 9:18 pm

I attended my friend's baby birth celebration last weekend, and I can't wait to share my amazement. From invitation to the deco and the dessert...

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Thu, 08 Sep 2011 9:18 pm
Expat Advice on Local School Options

Last post by boffenl « Thu, 08 Sep 2011 9:09 am
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by Jordya » Mon, 05 Oct 2009 3:04 am

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Hi- It seems that everyone my wife speaks to is steering us heavily from looking at Primary 1 local school. I am intrigued by the idea and would like...

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Glad my posts are helpful Nyambura, if you have any specific questions, do PM me. It's a daunting choice for sure, and I'm so very lucky I made the...
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Thu, 08 Sep 2011 9:09 am
swimming with baby classes

Last post by daytripper65 « Wed, 07 Sep 2011 8:46 pm
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by daytripper65 » Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:28 pm

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Hi,

I found an older thread on here that mentioned a swimming complex in Dempsey that offered infant classes, but it's rather old and I wonder if...

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Thanks, I've contacted them and scheduled a trial lesson.

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Wed, 07 Sep 2011 8:46 pm
Community Garden

Last post by nakatago « Mon, 05 Sep 2011 9:12 am
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by wannamove » Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:52 pm

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I have great memories of working in a garden while growing up and want to give me preschooler the experience. In my ideal world I would live in a...

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I think I saw sunflowers along Mandai Road.

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Mon, 05 Sep 2011 9:12 am
Local schools and language

Last post by wannamove « Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:13 pm
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by wannamove » Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:48 am

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I have heard that the language programs in local schools are tougher than international schools. When asked to elaborate my friends could not give me...

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Not all schools have a large enough cohort to hold a full class in each language, so some kids (Tamil in particular) may be bussed to a different...

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Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:13 pm
Chatsworth east campus -reviews solicited

Last post by simranarorabose « Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:04 am

by simranarorabose » Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:04 am

Hi,

I am considering the Chatsworth - orchard campus for my 4.5 year old daughter. Any reviews/feedback would help. My options are between...

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Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:04 am
Getting Admisson into P3 Level in Local School?

Last post by Dalia « Mon, 29 Aug 2011 4:59 pm
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by nztosingapore » Mon, 27 Sep 2010 4:36 pm

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Hello All

Can someone share with me their personal exeprience in getting admission to Local Public school in recent years P3 level. we are moving...

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Hi

I was wondering if someone could give me more info about the test itself. We will just miss the MOE's AEIS test and will have to go for QT...

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Mon, 29 Aug 2011 4:59 pm
British Council Nursery and KG

Last post by wannamove « Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:41 am
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by wannamove » Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:07 pm

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I did a quick search and it did not get me answers to the questions I had so here I go

- Anyone looked into the nursery at British Council?

-...

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From what I can see this is just English courses for children. If you are looking for an actual nursery/kindergarten you won't find it there.

There...

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Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:41 am
Toddler gift - memberships to ??

Last post by wannamove « Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:37 am
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by wannamove » Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:34 am

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I was wondering if there are places that toddlers love - like Children's Museum, Zoos, Gymboree Play and Learn etc, Little Gym. I am planning to gift...

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Friends of the zoo would make a fab gift! The water area out there is fantastic!

Thanks! I am just going to figure out if they already have a...

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Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:37 am
Where to get great reading books for babies & toddlers?

Last post by boffenl « Fri, 26 Aug 2011 3:44 pm
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by tuckie29 » Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:55 pm

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I had hard time looking for good reading books for my two little darlings. Pls advise where to get them in Singapore.

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They have a kids library in Clementi too, it's in the void deck of an HDB block, near the Clementi MRT. Lots of little people and parents use the...

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Fri, 26 Aug 2011 3:44 pm
Don't solicit for jobs

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by carolinelr » Thu, 25 Aug 2011 9:24 am

Please don't solicit for jobs. Also, you need the correct type of visa/pass/residency status to moonlight.

-Moderator

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