Am reviving this chat, in case there are SAHMs here who would like a support network. I was always a wfh mom; my youngest is in sec school now! I’m from the editorial field so it has always been easier to find home-based work. The early motherhood days were a bit lonely for me, as not many people in my social circle were married, and even fewer had kids. But there were a lot of informal groups at the time, such as moms who would arrange to meet at play spaces, or moms who would host learning events in their home. I guess now we would call these “third spaces,” and it helped a lot. If there are other stay-home or wfh moms here, do pop in to chat!

I have some 40-something gfs who are keen, and we’re now looking around for places that are very beginner friendly! So far, we’ve seen: Just Dance SG: They have beginner-friendly classes but basically it seems like you drop in on their regular classes and just try to pick up what you can. EV Dance: https://evdance.com.sg/absolute-beginner-courses/

Yes, I did. My son’s snoring became more frequent, so I brought him to Dr Lau Chee Chong to check for possible OSA. We talked about his symptoms and the treatment options, which gave me a better idea of what to do next. I’m glad I found what I consider the Best ENT Clinic in Singapore.

Yes, mine kept happening from the same nostril, so I went to Dr Lau Chee Chong to find out what was causing it. He examined inside my nose to locate the bleeding area and checked for possible causes. He also explained treatment options such as nasal sprays, cauterisation or packing if needed. I had the consultation at the Best ENT clinic in Singapore, and it gave me a better idea of what could be done for recurring nosebleeds.

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

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone had the above titled experience? I hope to relate my dad’s experience which can serve as a warning to future employers. My elderly dad is close to 90 years old. A helper was engaged to take care of both my parents. The helper accused my dad of molestation to get out of the job. Police came and took her away from my dad’s place while interrogating him. I believe the agency has aided her as she is new and wouldn’t have dared come out with such a scheme without advise. My dad was under stress and felt helpless while the helper was placed in a comfortable home and will be given a temporary work with a hotel whilst earning more pay and having 2 days off. Meanwhile, my dad and his address was blacklisted and we couldn’t hire any helper to care for my bed ridden mum. We had to appeal to MP for help as MOM was insistance on the ban. There is no recourse in our law for this false accusation. We hired a defence lawyer which cost $5K++. I regretted hiring as there is no recourse and its a waste of money. I had to accompany my dad to police station for statements. After close to a year, the police decided not to proceed with the case and the helper’s agency forfeited all our fees without replacement as they claim it was in the contract but couldn’t show us where it was written. This is clearly a loop hole exploited by agency and I hope to see if anyone had the same encounter. I hope the relevant authorities can look into this loop hole and prevent more employers from suffering this scam.

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

Over the weekend, my husband and I checked out Weekend Brew Club at Bishan. It’s like a travelling bazaar, where they set up a tent in different neighbourhoods and you can get a drink + check out the stalls. However, the purpose of this event seems to be to encourage those living in the area to patronise surrounding shops. So you have to visit those shops before the event, in order to get a pair of tickets. Without a ticket, you can still check out the stalls and buy stuff, but you can’t get any drinks or desserts. It’s a good idea, but my husband and I felt that the stalls were a bit random. There was a caricature artist, someone selling a coffee scrub, and a Red Cross stand (from what I remember). It would’ve been better if we could’ve gotten a drink too. There are loads of community events going on in SG right now. If you’ve gone for any of these, do pop in and share your experiences as well!

Happy Tuesday! Hope all families and parents have had a great start to the work week so far We have just released an article discussing the topic of teaching students not just to speak up, but to listen as well. We spend a great deal of time encouraging children to find their voice. We want them to answer confidently in class, ask questions when they do not understand, express their opinions clearly and speak up when something feels wrong. We tell shy children not to be afraid of participating and remind older students that communication will matter in interviews, presentations and eventually the workplace. All of this is important. A child who cannot express themselves may struggle to make their ideas heard. But communication has another half that receives far less attention. Listening. Not waiting silently for the other person to finish so that we can begin speaking again. Not hearing only enough to prepare our reply. Not pretending to listen while mentally deciding why the other person is wrong. Actually listening. The ability to give another person enough attention to understand what they are trying to say, even when we disagree with them. That may sound like a simple social skill. In reality, it is one of the foundations of empathy, good judgement, meaningful relationships and even intellectual growth. At Educare Tutoring, we believe preparing children for adulthood means helping them become confident communicators, but confidence should not be measured only by how well someone speaks. Sometimes maturity is revealed by whether a person is secure enough to listen. 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

P1 registration is changing from 2027 MOE has announced changes to Primary 1 registration from next year’s exercise. Here’s the new framework at a glance, the link to the full story, and a round-up of what people are saying online. Our full P1 Registration guide → In short: Phase 2C rises from 40 to 60 reserved places at most schools, and 12 schools get a new two-track split (families within 2km vs beyond 2km). The extra Phase 2C places come out of Phase 2A, the alumni phase. The P1 phases from 2027 Phase Reserved places Who it’s for Phase 1 Siblings studying in the school Phase 2A Parent is a former student, staff member, or school advisory/management committee member; or the child is in the school’s MOE Kindergarten Phase 2B 20 Parent is an eligible parent volunteer, a church or clan member connected with the school, or an active grassroots leader Phase 2C 60 for most schools Open to all, regardless of prior connection. NEW: two-track scheme at 12 schools Phase 2C (Supp.) For children not yet registered in a primary school The new two-track scheme: At 12 schools, Phase 2C places are split equally between families living within 2km and those beyond 2km, with no home-school distance priority within each track. Citizens still come before PRs. (Source: Ministry of Education) Read the full story on CNA The 12 two-track schools Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) CHIJ (Katong) Primary Methodist Girls’ School (Primary) Nanyang Primary School Ngee Ann Primary School Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School Raffles Girls’ Primary School Singapore Chinese Girls’ Primary School St. Margaret’s School (Primary) Tanjong Katong Primary School Tao Nan School Mostly in Bukit Timah, with a few in Marine Parade. MOE will review the list over time; ACS (Primary) drops off when it moves to Tengah in 2030. What others are saying Reactions gathered from online discussions, grouped by theme + lightly edited for length and language. Property jitters near the top schools “Property prices within 1km of these schools are falling with the stroke of a pen.” “Those who bought or rent near Stevens Road must be having heart pain.” “Next year’s property listings: within driving distance of two of the Magnificent Twelve.” Why keep alumni and grassroots priority at all? “Just get rid of the alumni scheme. Job done.” “Why should kids get priority just because their parents are alumni? Isn’t that the opposite of meritocracy?” “On the other hand: alumni ties preserve a school’s heritage and community, and you can be a poor or a rich alumnus. Grassroots and religious groups also helped found and run these schools, so they’re the hardest to remove.” Does opening up beyond 2km actually help? “Extending beyond 2km may just attract privileged families again, since you’d need a car to drive your child there.” “It makes no sense for a child living right next to the school to lose their place so someone far away can attend.” “The other view: social mixing matters most when children are young. By the time they reach university, friend groups are already set.” What it means for the 12 schools “Some of these schools didn’t even ballot at Phase 2C, so the impact could be small.” “For alumni living within 1km of the more popular ones, the odds just got tougher.” “Every school is a good school, but now everyone aims for the 12.” 🧭 The bigger question: is PSLE the real issue? “This P1 race won’t go away until we ease the pressure from PSLE.” “Or make every school genuinely equal, same resources and materials, so there’s no better school to chase.” We’d love to hear from you: Does the two-track scheme make these schools more inclusive? And if your preferred school is on the two-track list, how do you feel about this?

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

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I wanted to share my experience with the DSA application process for Chinese instruments during the recent DSA exercise for my daughter. We applied to two schools, one with a COP of 14 and the other with a COP of 10. She was offered a confirmed place by the first school but was unsuccessful in her application to the second. Through this journey, we learned several important factors that parents may want to consider before applying for a particular DSA talent area. From our understanding, schools will review students’ P4 and P5 academic results obtained from MOE before deciding whether to shortlist applicants for interviews. Although my daughter secured interviews with both schools, the experience was very different. Applicant numbers at more popular schools can be five to six times higher than those at less popular schools. During the auditions, many students even brought along their own musical instruments, some of which were quite bulky, which highlighted just how competitive the process can be. One key takeaway for us was that a child’s AL score should not be too far from the school’s COP if they are to stand a realistic chance of being considered. It is also important to pay attention to schools that require or place a stronger emphasis on Higher Chinese, as this can make a significant difference if your child is not taking Higher Chinese. While parents naturally tend to focus on their preferred schools when applying through DSA, it is equally important to be realistic about how closely their child’s academic results align with the school’s COP. This is simply my personal experience and observation from this year’s process, and it may not be fully accurate or applicable in every case. I hope it provides some useful insights for parents who are exploring the DSA route. Thank you.

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Happy Tuesday! Hope all families and parents have had a great start to the work week so far We have just released an article discussing the topic of teaching students not just to speak up, but to listen as well. We spend a great deal of time encouraging children to find their voice. We want them to answer confidently in class, ask questions when they do not understand, express their opinions clearly and speak up when something feels wrong. We tell shy children not to be afraid of participating and remind older students that communication will matter in interviews, presentations and eventually the workplace. All of this is important. A child who cannot express themselves may struggle to make their ideas heard. But communication has another half that receives far less attention. Listening. Not waiting silently for the other person to finish so that we can begin speaking again. Not hearing only enough to prepare our reply. Not pretending to listen while mentally deciding why the other person is wrong. Actually listening. The ability to give another person enough attention to understand what they are trying to say, even when we disagree with them. That may sound like a simple social skill. In reality, it is one of the foundations of empathy, good judgement, meaningful relationships and even intellectual growth. At Educare Tutoring, we believe preparing children for adulthood means helping them become confident communicators, but confidence should not be measured only by how well someone speaks. Sometimes maturity is revealed by whether a person is secure enough to listen. 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

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

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@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!