@lhl_73 can help me also please?

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!

Hi all, long-time lurker. Upfront: I’m the person who built this, so mods, please let me know if this belongs in another section, or if this post is not in line with your site. Why I made it: My kid wanted bedtime stories about places we actually go: kopitiam, Sentosa, HDB, MRT. Most apps feel very Western. We’re also getting ready for P1 Chinese, so I wanted some gentle Mandarin exposure that doesn’t feel like homework. What Storynest is: Local bedtime stories. Less than 10 minutes long. Intentionaly Singaporean. Audio only. Press play, turn the screen off, and put the phone across the room (already too much screen time for my kids, tbh). Stories set in Singapore, in English and in Mandarin. A light Chinese section for kids getting ready for P1. It’s listening practice through stories, not drilling or worksheets. Calm by design: slow pacing, no cliffhangers, and every story ends with the character falling asleep. Being transparent: The narration uses AI voices. I’ve listened through every story, but if any Mandarin pronunciation or tone sounds off, please tell me and I’ll fix it. Would love to narrate it myself but my Mandarin cannot make it. Login uses your phone number (OTP) only. Current test version also keeps the phone number sign-in off. I collect nothing about your child, and there are no ads and no data selling. This isn’t meant to replace reading to your kids. I still try to do that some nights. It’s for the nights when you’re tired. What I’m asking: Try it for 1–2 weeks and tell me what your kid liked, what they skipped, and what annoyed you. Harsh feedback is very welcome. Comment or PM me and I’ll send the link. Thank you!

can you share the contact please?

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 how parents can help their children become independent learners in Singapore. “Can you sit beside me while I do my homework?” For many parents, this is a familiar request. You sit down to help with one question, but soon find yourself explaining every instruction, checking each answer and reminding your child to continue. Supporting your child is natural. Yet as schoolwork becomes more demanding, it is useful to help them take greater ownership of their learning, with guidance that matches their age and needs. A September 2026 Institute of Policy Studies study offers a timely starting point. According to CNA’s coverage, 79 per cent of parents surveyed agreed that children should be allowed to fail and learn from their mistakes, compared with 62.2 per cent in 2016. This reflects a change in parental attitudes; it does not establish which teaching methods are most effective. The practical challenge is turning that willingness into everyday habits: giving children space to attempt, make mistakes and ask for help thoughtfully. 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

I am a mum in Singapore, and over the years I spent quite a lot of time helping my daughter with Chinese. She is now studying at Nanyang Girls’ High School, and when she was in primary school, one method I often used with her Chinese writing was something very simple: turning good model compositions into cloze exercises. The reason was also very simple. Children can read many model compositions, but reading is not the same as learning. They may understand a good phrase when they see it, but when it is time to write their own composition, they often cannot recall it. So instead of asking my daughter to simply read a model composition again and again, I would remove selected words, phrases or parts of sentences. For example: 小明看到老奶奶提着沉重的袋子，__________地走上前去帮忙。 The child then has to actively recall what could fit into the blank. I usually did it in a few steps: Read and understand the original composition. Pick out useful vocabulary, phrases and sentence patterns. Turn some of them into blanks. Let the child complete the cloze version. Check against the original. Try the same passage again a few days later. What I like about this method is that the child is no longer just reading good Chinese passively. They have to retrieve the language from memory. And I don’t think children need to memorise an entire model composition word for word. The goal is to gradually internalise useful expressions, sentence structures and ways of describing things, so that these become part of their own writing toolkit. The biggest problem was that making these worksheets manually took me a lot of time. So recently, I built a small tool for myself. I can paste or upload a Chinese composition, review the suggested learning points, and turn it into a printable cloze worksheet. I’m now testing this approach mainly for Singapore P3–P6 Chinese, and I’m curious whether other parents use a similar method. How do you help your child actually remember and reuse what they learn from model compositions? I’m curious whether other parents have tried something similar. If anyone is interested in trying this with your child, leave me a comment below. I’m happy to let a few P3–P6 parents test the tool and see whether it actually helps with composition writing.

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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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 how parents can help their children become independent learners in Singapore. “Can you sit beside me while I do my homework?” For many parents, this is a familiar request. You sit down to help with one question, but soon find yourself explaining every instruction, checking each answer and reminding your child to continue. Supporting your child is natural. Yet as schoolwork becomes more demanding, it is useful to help them take greater ownership of their learning, with guidance that matches their age and needs. A September 2026 Institute of Policy Studies study offers a timely starting point. According to CNA’s coverage, 79 per cent of parents surveyed agreed that children should be allowed to fail and learn from their mistakes, compared with 62.2 per cent in 2016. This reflects a change in parental attitudes; it does not establish which teaching methods are most effective. The practical challenge is turning that willingness into everyday habits: giving children space to attempt, make mistakes and ask for help thoughtfully. 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!