@Thomasgoh if u still need help pm me.

A very disturbing case, that says a lot about campus culture + gender relations + safety for women. Even more so if our kids were considering these schools. (This was one that my daughter looked at.) https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/cornell-gang-rape-accusation-lawsuit-prosecutor-reopens-probe-6416271

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

Glad to share my experience with Dr Luke Tan. After my sinus surgery, I had some congestion and blood-tinged discharge for the first few days, which gradually improved. I was able to return to lighter daily activities within about 1–2 weeks, although the sinuses continued healing for several more weeks. I had my surgery at his Sinus Clinic in Singapore and followed the post-surgery care instructions and saline rinses as advised.

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

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@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 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 filial piety in a changing world and whether respecting our parents still means the same thing. For generations, many Asian children grew up with an idea that required little explanation: We should be filial to our parents. Respect your elders. Listen to your parents. Care for them when they grow old. Remember the sacrifices they made. Do not forget where you came from. For many families, these values remain deeply meaningful. They speak to gratitude, loyalty and a sense that family relationships should not simply disappear when children become independent adults. Yet the meaning of filial piety is becoming less straightforward. Does respecting our parents mean obeying them even after we become adults? Does being filial mean providing money, even if the relationship has never been emotionally close? Can an adult child disagree with a parent, establish boundaries or choose a completely different life and still be considered filial? And perhaps most importantly, should filial piety be understood as a debt children owe, or as a relationship that both generations continue nurturing? These questions do not necessarily suggest that filial piety is disappearing. They may instead suggest that its meaning is evolving. Research in Singapore has similarly described contemporary filial piety as broader than traditional prescribed duties, with family support increasingly shaped by relationships, resources and the actual needs of ageing parents. Perhaps the challenge for the next generation is not deciding whether filial piety should survive. It is deciding what should survive within it. 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

As the PSLE draws closer, Many parents find themselves getting increasingly anxious — perhaps even more anxious than their child. For months, family calendar has revolved around revision schedules, tuition classes, practice papers and school examinations. Every weekend seems to disappear into another round of Mathematics problem sums, Science keywords and Chinese oral practice. Parents keep telling their child, “Just do your best,” but deep down, Only they know what they are constantly wondering: Will their best be enough? That is the uncomfortable part of being a Singaporean parent during PSLE season. Numerous parents worry about the questions their child might unexpectedly struggle with. They worry about careless mistakes after months of preparation. They worry that one difficult paper could shake their confidence for the remaining subjects. And, inevitably, The parents also think about the secondary-school choices that will come afterwards. Yet their biggest fear isn’t really the score. It is actually seeing their child become stressed, exhausted or convinced that a number somehow determines their worth. Sometimes parents ask, “How many marks did you get?” before asking, “How was your day?” That makes me wonder whether the parent is contributing to the very pressure that they want to protect their child from. There is also a persistent temptation to compare. Someone else’s child has finished another stack of practice papers. Another parent recommends a new tuition centre. A classmate seems to be scoring consistently well. Suddenly, the parent feels that whatever they are doing feels insufficient. As PSLE approaches, parents are trying to remind themselves that their role isn’t to sit the examination for my child. It is to provide stability when everything around them feels like it is about results. Perhaps the hardest lesson during PSLE isn’t for the children at all. It is for us parents: knowing when to push, when to encourage — and when to simply say, “You’ve prepared. I believe in you.” Dear parents, keep on keeping on

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.

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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).

I was looking around for a good math tuition centre around Kovan for my child and honestly, I found it quite hard to decide because there are just SO many options nowadays… Especially with all the big tuition centres around, it can get quite overwhelming trying to figure out which one is actually suitable. I ended up spending quite a bit of time researching and comparing different places before deciding to try MathScape Learning Centre. It’s a smaller centre, so it was quite different from the bigger tuition chains I initially looked at. What I liked was that the teachers seem genuinely invested in the kids, rather than just getting through the syllabus. They pay attention to whether the child actually understands the concept and where they are struggling, and I think that makes quite a big difference. My child also actually enjoys going for lessons, which was probably the biggest deciding factor for me. At the end of the day, I feel like even if a centre has a great reputation, it doesn’t really help if the child dreads going for class every week. After trying a few options, I’m quite happy we went with MathScape. The teachers are very genuine and committed to the child’s growth, and I feel like that’s something you can tell over time. Just sharing in case anyone else is currently going through the same headache of choosing a math tuition centre around Kovan! They have a free trial so you can try it for yourself.

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!