@Thomasgoh if u still need help pm me.

I was talking to my brother (he’s a millennial, works in tech) yesterday, and he mentioned that he hadn’t used his SkillsFuture at all. He would rather have his company pay for his training, as that also allows him to get time off for studies. I’m on a 4-day workweek, but having done two specialist diploma courses in the last 5 years, it seemed to me that most people were working full-time while doing the course. In my most recent course (specialist dip in career counselling), there were a lot of counselling practitioners who wanted to explore a career counselling specialisation, alongside older individuals who were looking for a post-retirement career. To be honest, it can be pretty taxing, with classes 3x a week in the evenings (typically 6.30 to 9.30pm). Worse if you have Friday night classes! I specifically picked courses that were primarily conducted online. In terms of job change: it’s really not a linear process. Depending on your personality, skillset + network, your outcome could be vastly different from your classmate’s. It’s given me skills that I’ve used at work, for sure. And personally I love going back to school, which is not the case for everyone!

My child used to attend play therapy sessions with this counsellor, during her internship. She has since moved on to setup her new place. I am just posting here to give her the boost she needs, she is really good with kids. As my child had real bad school going anxiety, and stranger anxiety, and every week in and out, she never gave up on him, he even got to the point of being excited to see her on a weekly basis! You can reach out to her or her team here: https://tenderseasons.my.canva.site/contact-us

Hello! Dr Wong Jen San does gallbladder surgery for gallstones. My sister had her gallbladder removed by him, and Dr Wong Jen San and his team were really supportive with her post operative care and follow ups. She recovered well, and I’m glad we had a doctor who could guide her through the treatment and recovery process. Hope this helps in some way! 🤍

My 2 kids aren’t dating yet. I have friends who are single (ranging from 20+ to over 40) so I do hear a lot of stories! Wondering how you’ve supported your kids through dating issues, like poor experiences on apps, no physical attraction/no spark and not sure if one should move on, being ghosted, talking stage lasting forever, boundaries, etc? Just curious

Here at KiasuParents, we've actually interviewed Stephanie before, years ago! She's a mother of two, and in the article she talks about how we as parents can make a difference: At a glance · From the archives (2017) Raising kids who care Her advice: just start. Stephanie Chok tells parents not to wait for the perfect moment. Find a cause that resonates, then connect with civil society groups through social media or events to get involved practically. Mother of two. At the time, Chok was raising two young sons and spoke about having age-appropriate conversations with them about the world, with plans to involve them in causes as they grew older. On feeling disheartened. Chok acknowledges the risk of burnout when tackling systemic problems, and shares her personal motto: "Do what you can, whenever you can. With thoughtfulness." In her own words. She quotes Nelson Henderson: "The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you will not rest." Source: KiasuParents →

eh you can try buy from pickme sg? theirs are frozen salmon but actually the quality quite good one. https://pickme.sg/collections/buy-salmon-online-singapore can try.

Hi everyone, I’m conducting a short 3–4 minute research survey to understand what parents of children aged 5–10 value when choosing sports programs. I’m particularly interested in coaching quality, development, scheduling, cost and what makes parents feel a program is worth paying for. Click the link below to start the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FRVMFZB

This visual map story by ST is pretty cool! Families can refer to it when exploring different neighbourhoods, or to learn something new about a familiar place: https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2026/08/singapore-map-towns/index.html

Hey Kiasuparents, We’re Bit by Bit Coding, a groundup that teaches Python for free. No catch, no fees, no experience prerequisites, and no “premium track” hidden behind paywalls. Our mission is to remove financial barriers to deep technical literacy. BbB acts as the zero-cost capstone bridge for passionate students, teaching them data structures, object-oriented programming, and foundational AI/ML at zero cost. We are recognised under the BAGUS Together ecosystem (an initiative by NVPC, Temasek Foundation, and Tote Board), supported by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (under MCCY), and currently run our main cohorts out of *SCAPE Singapore. We’re also an official programme under Temasek Foundation’s OSCAR Fund. Our work is supported by partners like MSF ComLink+ and Club Rainbow. Term 2 starts mid-July Taster: 4-weeks, no selection tests, no commitment! (Try out the BbB pedagogy, build bonds with like-minded youth, tackle interesting problems, and build the foundation for the next step.) After the four weeks, we’ll ask you if you want to continue. We select the cohort for the 12-weeks from our taster. Slots are highly limited to keep the student-to-tutor ratio low, so that every student can get the best support. Beginner -> Intermediate: 12-weeks, handpicked group of highly-motivated students who want to learn to code and benefit the community. (Our flagship Python programme designed by our highly experienced tutors and industry experts. Highly beginner-friendly, yet rigorous enough for you to build things for the causes you care about.) DON’T MISS OUT: Students who finish our Python core will be offered placements in our future AI/ML and robotics courses, developed and delivered in conjunction with highly experienced industry experts. What you’ll actually learn: Weeks 1–4 (Taster): Python basics — variables, control flow, loops Weeks 5–16 (Beginner→Intermediate): Lists, dicts, functions, File I/O, recursion, sorting algorithms, OOP, linked lists, binary trees — and a 3-week hackathon with prizes Who’s this for? Anyone aged 13–22. Sec 1, sec 4, JC, Poly, ITE or Homeschool. If you’ve never touched code or you’ve been messing around in Scratch and want something real, this is it. Our past cohorts had >75% first-time coders. You don’t need prior experience! What you need: A laptop (or Chromebook/iPad + keyboard) Curiosity Commitment to show up for the lessons Willingness to uplift your community What you don’t need: Money (it’s free) Good grades Experience with coding Why we exist: We filled the gap between free intro programmes (Code for Fun, Code in the Community — mostly Scratch) and private enrichment that costs hundreds a month. We’re recognised under BAGUS Together (NVPC, Temasek Foundation, Tote Board), supported by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO, MCCY) and an official programme of the OSCAR fund by the Temasek Foundation. Our tutor team boasts volunteer tutors from NUS, NTU, SP, NYP, HCI and VJC, as well as industry experts. We’re building a community of inspiring students, professionals and changemakers looking to create a space for youths to explore, to learn, to grow, and then to love. For far too long, coding has been locked behind stereotypes (of what it is, and who gets to learn it) and expensive programmes. Bit by Bit aims to shatter those misconceptions and build a community of like-minded youths and mentors who believe that coding is not just a hobby, but a tool for tangible social change. We believe that Bit by Bit is, in some tangible, meaningful way, a revolution in the way that we think about coding, and about who gets to learn it. Come learn a new skill! Register: https://www.bbbcoding.org/apply IG: @bbbcoding Questions: DM us, comment below, or through www.bbbcoding.org/contact

@sharonkhoo Yes I do! Also there is a very cute little bookstore in Chinatown that specialises in picturebooks. It’s called Eliko. The owner has a very cool collection, with some familiar names and titles! This is a fun place to check out, after the PSLE: https://www.timeout.com/singapore/news/inside-elikos-world-whats-it-really-like-running-singapores-tiniest-bookstore-071726

Happy Thursday! Hope all families and parents are looking forward to the end of work week We have just released an article discussing the topic of what fulfilment looks like when children grow up and enter the working world. For much of childhood, success is relatively easy to define. There are grades. Awards. School placements. Competitions. Clear milestones. Parents and teachers can point towards the next target and say, “Work towards that.” Then adulthood arrives. The structure becomes less obvious. A young person enters the working world and discovers that there is no single report card explaining whether life is going well. Salary offers one measure. Job title offers another. Prestige, promotions and professional recognition offer others. But none of them completely answer a much larger question: Am I actually fulfilled by the life I am building? This question matters because many young people spend their entire childhood preparing to enter the working world, yet comparatively little time discussing what they hope to find once they arrive. At Educare Tutoring, we believe education should prepare children not only to secure opportunities, but also to make thoughtful choices about which opportunities are worth pursuing. A successful adulthood is not simply one in which a person achieves more. It is one in which achievement contributes to a life that feels meaningful. Do give it a read and let us know your thoughts! Interested parents may also contact us through the following platforms for any tuition related enquiries: Website - www.educaretutoring.sg Instagram - @educaretutoringsg WhatsApp - +65 8893 4017 Email - [email protected] Educare Tutoring - Affordable & Quality Tuition Read more of our articles that highlight important considerations for primary, secondary school and Junior College students

@Hia said: 17 Aug 2026, 20:55 Hi parents, wondering if the distance to school affects PV application success rate? I am particularly interested in Henry Park. Many thanks!! Distance is generally not an official criterion for PV selection. For schools like Henry Park, acceptance tends to depend more on the school’s volunteer needs, your commitment level, and what you can contribute. That said, being nearer may make it easier to fulfil volunteering requirements, but there is no guarantee that living closer improves PV acceptance chances.

Where can i Find online PSLE tutors Platform For my Child ? Any one suggest me good platform and cost effective

Parents sometimes tell us: “But my child knows this! They got it right when I asked them at home.” Yet when the paper comes back, there are still careless mistakes, incomplete answers, or marks lost for things that seem small. Sometimes, the issue isn’t that a child doesn’t understand the topic. It may be how they apply what they know during a timed paper. Here are a few things to look out for: ️ 1. They answer too quickly They recognise the question and immediately write an answer without reading the instructions carefully. 2. They don’t answer the full question They understand the passage but miss an important part of what the question is asking. 3. They don’t check their work meaningfully “Check your answers” can become a routine phrase. Instead, teach them what to actually check — spelling, grammar, units, calculations, and whether their answer makes sense. 🧠 4. They rely heavily on memorisation Knowing a model answer is different from knowing how to apply the concept when the question is phrased differently. 5. They struggle with time management A child may know the content but spend too long on earlier questions and rush through the final section. The good news? These are skills that can be developed. Rather than simply telling your child to “be more careful”, try to identify where the marks are being lost and work on that specific habit. At Excellence Tuition Academy, we focus not only on getting the right answer, but on helping students understand how to approach questions, communicate their thinking, and learn from their mistakes. 420 North Bridge Road, #05-33 Bugis / City Hall MRT 8305 2994

Which girl’s schools are stronger in this? SNGS, MGS, Nanyang or Cedar? Can anyone share the opportunities offered by these 4 schools? Like competitions etc.

any update on this school? We are looking at this school after 2027 psle. Affilated.

Hi everyone! Here are the upcoming secondary school open house dates for 2026 (year-end): https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/secondary-school-open-house-2026-for-psle-students

For Malaysian students who have studied and sat for their 2023 O-level batch in Singapore Secondary schools and have already received your O-level results two weeks ago, on 11 January 2024 and have decided to "balik rumah", that is, to return home to Malaysia to prepare for your Cambridge A-level in Kuala Lumpur, 2 years later, that is, in year 2026, if you are interested to apply for local universities (NUS / NTU), please remember to contact your interested respective faculty’s Principal / Dean in the local Uni, and clarify - Is GP (General Paper) required for admission, into that particular faculty (degree course), that u are interested in ?Why ?Because many educational Institution(s) of Higher learning in KL, do not offer GP (General Paper). However, If you are sitting for Cambridge A-level in Kuala Lumpur or in Penang, your admission requirements into the respective faculty for the same course in our local uni, will be different from your Singapore counterpart competitors (cousins), who have also sat for their A-level in Singapore around Oct-Nov 2025, where GP is a compulsory subject. Also, our Singapore A-level papers are harder, than the A-level papers in Malaysia examination centre(s).

Hi parents I’m the founder of Apex Learning. We generate unlimited, exam-style O-Level English practice papers (Editing, Continuous Writing, Visual Text) for Sec 1–4, so your child isn’t stuck with the same few assessment books or waiting on a tutor for more material. Each paper also comes with AI marking and detailed feedback — not just a score, but specific comments on what to fix based on MOE syllabus. Free 5-day trial. Would genuinely love a few families here to try it and give honest feedback — still early and building based on real usage. Happy to answer questions here or by DM. https://apex-learningsg.com

Kiasu Parent Checklist ️ Tuition? Already enrolled. ️ Swimming? Of course. ️ Coding? Why not. Violin? The funny thing is… violin is one of the few activities that trains: Focus & discipline Listening skills Confidence performing in front of others Patience & perseverance Creativity And unlike many enrichment classes, your child can actually create beautiful music that the whole family can enjoy. My lessons are designed to be: Fun and encouraging for beginners Structured so children build strong foundations Suitable for young learners who are trying violin for the first time Because being “kiasu” isn’t just about filling up the schedule… It’s about giving your child experiences that will stay with them for life. ️ Home studio in Bedok/ Music school in Novena and Parkway Email me at [email protected] to find out more and arrange for a trial lesson

Hi parents, I am new to Choa Chu Kang area and i recently got a flyer about a new student care opening at choa chu kang centre. I checked out their website: www.kindlecove.com and it seems like a cosy centre with small class size (which is important to me). Any parent is keen to go see their open house as the centre manager told me that they have group sign up discounts.

Hi Kiasu Parents, I’m conducting a short 3–4 minute research survey to understand what parents of children aged 5–10 value when choosing sports programs. Survey is particularly interested in coaching quality, development, scheduling, cost and what makes parents feel a program is worth paying for. Click the link below to start the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FRVMFZB

Follow the Victoria Art channel on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7nQT8JP214G2vQBF3P Also hope to receive lots of sharing of your children’s art and craft so as to inspire each other. For the love for Art and Craft sharing. [image: 1778079906573-b9d8dacce8c6b1b98fa8737674ec9e0f.jpg]

@thebottomsupblog thank you! Haven’t been to Pip’s Playbox before - indoor and air-conditioned definitely beats hunting for shade on afternoons like these. Will bring the kids down to try it, appreciate the tip!