Club SAHM

[metz]

buds:

Yeh at times perceived greener grass ain't really green, but still you had alternatives. My friend's kids in NZ are happily settled and they email me to say how they love not having exam..... all the time. Learning for pure learning. They learn outdoors too sometimes. My friend and her hubby doesn't give two hoots abt PSLE nor having a guide for it at all. Taking them out of the system just means they can take up another to their kids' advantage as they have time to pursue other interests.


My girls are happy school-going children and that's still important to me. Stress? A bit of stress is good. Builds resilience (keep improving if underperforming).. encourages motivation.. fire up drive.. indirectly teaches them that the ladder to success is long and challenging but can make it not only by working hard and but also by working smart.. and yet still remember to play as hard when it's chill time.

hi buds,

Glad to hear that you are feeling better.

Sorry gals to just jump into the conversation like this. But buds' sharing has struck a chord in me. We have been away from Singapore most of the time and returned recently. Yes, I agree it's so much carefree overseas. Learning is really as in pure learning. My 2 kids had all the time in the world to read all they want and play to their hearts' content. Returning to Sg is like coming back to reality. My son just commented the other day that he no longer enjoys his favourite Tom & Jerry like he used to. While he enjoys school (fabulous teacher and wonderful classmates), life is just so different from the relaxed pace we had before.

[metz]

MummyThreeStreams:

My eldesis will be P3 next year. Can't self study! So far P2 work has been easy, but as we progress to P3 and P4, I think if we don't keep up with the MOE syllabus, it will be too much to catch up on. And I still have two younger ones to worry abou!


Your daughter sounds so disciplined to work on her own and do her one hour of work. My son complains after 15mins! Also he has his local school work to do, so by the time we get down to Mummy's work, he's itching to go outside and play.

Hi MummyThreeStreams,

For maths, the Singapore syllabus should be fine for your son. As long as he can keep up with the test papers, nothing to worry. As for Science, my son has no problem with the concepts but the answering technique is something he has to work on. So, you might want to spend more time with him on it if he's rejoining the Sg system in P4. Another area to look out for is composition. During exams, the students are allowed only 50 mins to 1 hour on composition. So, it is important to train your son to write within the time limit. My son has a steep learning curve on this when we came back. Actually, he still hasn't mastered that yet.

How's the violin lessons going on? It's me lah...

[metz]

slmkhoo:

It's great to be more relaxed for Pr school, but a little worrying when they get older. It's hard to get the best of both worlds, I suppose. We are returning to Singapore next year with kids in Sec 2 and going-to-Pre-U. They've had it relatively easy so far even though I have been making them do some Singapore schoolwork, but they know (because I keep telling them!) that they will have to buckle down and work harder once we are back home. We feel that they need to learn to take the pressure. Also, we want them to adapt to Singapore living before they become adult and independent. To drag this thread back on topic, all this trying to keep up with Singapore schoolwork plus planning for our return has been one of the major reasons that I am a SAHM even though my kids are so old. I would have loved to take on more freelance work, but living overseas with all it's additional admin takes its toll.

Yes, even though my kids are in lower primary, the pressure on me, (though not as much as yours) was also something I couldn't shake off.

But look on the brighter side, both your girls have achieved so much with your constant presence. It's a big achievement for you too. :grphug:

[buds]

Janet_lee88, Singapore's 1st Coach Factory outlet just opened in IMM today. Same row as Cotton On.

[buds]

Who is metz arh? :scratchhead:

[PiggyLalala]

buds:

Who is metz arh? :scratchhead:

I am also wondering who is Metz ??? :?

[metz]

buds:

Who is metz arh? :scratchhead:

Hmm, shall I let you continue guessing? http://www.pic4ever.com/images/www_MyEmoticons_com__fishing.gif\">

Heehee, while you are at it, let me just introduce myself formally.

Biodata :

I have been a SAHM for the last 10 years with 2 kids aged 7 and 9. We have spent almost 2/3 of the last 9 years overseas.

For me, SAHM means \"stay at home mom\" as well as \"stay at home maid\".

Just returned to Singapore to join the much debated Singapore system.

It's heartwarming to know SAHMs are gaining more acceptance and recognition now. 9 years ago, people would stare at me in rude shock when they knew my status.

[buds]

I know who you are already. I was at first at a loss as your nick came in black like a noobie however your post counts tell a different story. I presume it must be a trade off huh? For a new nick? Because you addressed me directly, i assumed from your writing style that we have conversed before. Very happy you're back, so perhaps we can chat more abt your overseas-sahm stint. Looking forward to reading more of you. Is your boi still playing the same instrument? Aniwaes, i honestly find that with a mom like you, overseas or here in good ol' SG... your kiddies are in great hands. :celebrate:

[Imami]

buds:

Janet_lee88, Singapore's 1st Coach Factory outlet just opened in IMM today. Same row as Cotton On.

it was already operating since end Sep12 when I happened to be at IMM.

[Imami]

buds:

Janet_lee88, Singapore's 1st Coach Factory outlet just opened in IMM today. Same row as Cotton On.

it was already operating since end Sep12 when I happened to be at IMM.