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Colorful Photography is based in Singapore providing a great range of photography services from portrait, babies & family photography. With more than 20 years of combined experience dealing with art, design, media, images, composition and colors; our experience in the visual medium value-adds to our form of photographic art.

Our photography heavily involves people, our attention to details provides the edge in delivering pictures that captures the finest moments of your lives.

Since our business is you, your babies and family; we strongly believe in consultations and meeting you in-person before capturing those treasured moments of yours, delivering to your expectations.

Contact us for a get-to-know each other session and to view what we have to offer to your photographic quandary.

Visit our gallery to view some of our recent works.

Website: www.colorful.sg

Email: ask@colorful.sg

Tel: 9688 1161

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Easy children’s drawing contest for your kids. They can draw, color or paint their best picture, then submit it to Today’s Motherhood online children’s drawing contest.

They stand to win free kids Art Trial Class from Hans Art.

Drawing Contest Details
Submit your child’s most creative drawing and have their art pieces proudly displayed at Today’s Motherhood website.

The winning drawing for the month will be featured in Today’s Motherhood Magazine together with your child’s photo and also a free kids art trial class in Hans Art.

Closing Date of submission : 30 Nov 2009.

For details on how to submit and contest Rules and Regulations, please go to Kids Drawing Contest.

Below are the entries of our Dec Children Drawing Contest

1. Dave Lim Zhi Wei, 4 years old
2. Glenda Geri Tan Min, 8 years old
3. Wang Jia Jie, 7 years old
4. Lim Kai Rui Caleb, 6 years old
5. Kuan Jian Jing, Jessica, 4 years old
6. Lim Shee Wu, 5 years old
7. Carnegie Koh Ding Feng, 5 years old

1. Dave Lim Zhi Wei

Redbull by Dave Lim Zhi Wei

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2. Glenda Geri Tan Min

I Love Sunny Day by Glenda Geri Tan Min

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3. Wang Jia Jie

Merry Christmas

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4. Lim Kai Rui Caleb

Ocean of Fishes

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5. Kuan Jian Jing, Jessica

This is Singa, The Lion

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6. Lim Shee Wu

Star Wars

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7. Carnegie Koh Ding Feng

Ben10

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Updated 17 Dec 09
Thank you for your participation. The Top 12 Voted Babies of December Baby Photo Contest are (in alphabetical order)

1. Amiellie Phylicia Putri (278)
2. Celeste Law (71)
3. Dallen Ignatius Ng (48)
4. Goh Yi En Evangline & Goh Yi Xing Elyssa (12)
5. Kira Brettmann (264)
6. Louis Ng (253)
7. Marcus Tay (306)
8. Pearlynn Chan Shi Yi (137)
9. Seng Jae-en (265)
10. Tay Yu Xin (157)
11. Teo Min Jie, Jayden (24)
12. Trevor Tiaw Choon Kai (124)

We congratulate the babies and their photos will be published in January issue of Today’s Motherhood Magazine.

The winner will also be announced in Jan issue and will receive 5 x image shoots and the rest will receive a 20% discount voucher all sponsored by Kellysjy Photography.

Jan Photogenic Baby Photo contest is now open for submission till 7 Jan 2010 or first 306 photos.

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Today’s Motherhood Baby Photo Contest Dec is open for submission till 7 Dec 2009 or first 306 photos only (whichever comes first).

For rules and regulations, terms and conditions and how to enter the competition, please see details at Baby Photo Contest.

The contest will be an INTERNAL voting contest by Today’s Motherhood panel of judges. The judges decision are final and no correspondence shall be entertained. The winner stands a chance to be our next Cover Page Model in our Motherhood Parenting Magazine and also a photography package from Kellysjy Photography.

Note : You will receive an email from us to confirm that we have received your submission. Do check back this post after receiving the email. If you do not see your child’s photo after 3 working days, kindly drop us a note to check.

The photos will be posted in the order it was received.

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Motherhood Stories

My baby just turned 3 yrs old this year. She is really so sweet and innocent. Ironically, she can make me angry, as well as make me laugh with all my heart. When I am really exhausted after work, I will give her a call to chat over the phone and when I hear her sweet voice, I will feel oh so refreshed all over again.

Due to the fact that I am working, I can only manage to bring her back home once a week and whenever we were on the bus, you can hear her chattering non-stop and this brings a smile to my face.

I remember there was once when she let her Daddy beat her when she misbehaved, and she cried so loudly till I felt the pain in my heart and I teared as well. She then just came over to hug me and the both of us cried together. What a memorable moment. She then used a piece of tissue to wipe away her tears, as well as gently help me wipe away mine.

I was so touched deep down in my heart. I felt that my tears were sweet. She said to me: “Mommy, you don’t cry. Baby will behave from now. Baby will be strong and protect Mommy. It’s my fault that Daddy scolded me, he was not wrong.”

You can’t imagine a mere 3 year old child saying such words to you. The maturity in her astounded me as I thought she sounded like an adult with her own thoughts.

Children are so innocent, aren’t they? Do you have interesting motherhood stories to share? Write to us at mailbox@todaysmotherhood.com and get your story posted on Today’s Motherhood.

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Hi Brad,

1. Would you like to start by telling us more about yourself and BabyU International Photo Studio (Baby U)?

Hello, I am Brad, a Korean photographer who has been living in Singapore for the past 2 years. It’s with great pleasure that I introduce myself to the readers of Today’s Motherhood online magazine. The motto of our studio is to welcome all customers as members of Baby U Family when they visit our studio.

2. How long have you been a photographer? What get you inspired in starting Baby U?

I’ve been a photographer since 1994, when I met my mentor and photography master, a famous photographer in Korea who had his own studio and was willing to teach and train me the art and skills of photography. I’ve been learning and taking photos from him since then. Though his recommendation, I came out and benefited by gaining the experience of managing photo studios. Although it’s been around 15 years, I still love capturing beautiful moments that make time stand still and make my heart beat excitedly, leaving me in awe with each image taken.

Photography is not just my passion, but one of total satisfaction, joy and contentment of being able to give good and precious memories to people, especially parents. When I see the parents eyes light up and the heart warming love felt by parents who simply adore and appreciate the photos of their precious baby and children, it leaves me full of happiness and joy, so I find my work extremely meaningful.

3. What get you inspired in starting Baby U?

In Korea, it’s our culture that Koreans must take photos for their babies when they turn 100 days old and 1 year old. That’s why you will find many baby photo studios where strong competition means offering high quality service to distinguish the better studios who can command a higher premium price for their photo packages. In line with the quality service is the availability of a full range of photo frame designs, custom albums, and other photo related products that allow photo studios to bundle them as part of their packages.

That’s why I choose to import Korean frames, custom albums and some photo related products like magnetic frames, mini acrylic mobile straps because of their quality and uniqueness which aren’t found here. Most importantly, I’d like to introduce and create more awareness about the Korean style of taking baby photography into Singapore.

To reach out to more families in Singapore, we also chose to extend our photography services to specialize in kids, family and pregnant mum portrait photography.

4. What differentiates Baby U?

Knowledge and constant updates in the latest developments, technology, trend and styles of the photography industry in Korea. I also try to create new concepts and styles by innovating on the better ideas worldwide by constantly researching and studying what’s in. Even before developing a simple concept, my baby U team members and I would study and take various test shots from the various angles to ensure perfection, the choice and colors of outfits, accessories and exact details of props. That’s why we can take the most natural photos without mistakes.

5. How will you describe your style of photography?

I take photos from my heart. It’s an instinct thing, which my Baby U team members are all trained and understand from the day they join Baby U. There isn’t any 1 style as everyone sees an image differently. But most importantly is to capture the true essence and innocence of babies and children when they are at their most natural self, be it at play, in action, sleeping, eating or just thinking.

6. How do you get your clients to relax during the photo shoot?

As mentioned earlier, Baby U’s motto is to treat all customers as family. I make sure all customers feel comfortable, a sense of being at home, as part of my family. So when they are able to relax, they will naturally enjoy the moment and have good memories of their visit in the studio.

7. Can you give us some tips to get our child prepared for a studio photography shoot?

Mothers would know best when their baby are awake and in best of mood. They should make appointments at the preferred time and bring along some of their baby’s favorite toys and snacks. Same goes for children. Bring their favorite toys, winning trophies, even outfits like ballerina or taekwondo that they can treasure when they grow up.

Check out their website at www.babyu.com.sg!

Special Deals from BabyU Studio For Today’s Motherhood Readers: Simply sign up our free mailing list and get your voucher from our great deals page.

Read also : Review of BabyU International Photo Studio

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Here are the winners of Today’s Motherhood Refer a Friend and Win Contest for October 09. They have won themselves a Brushh Playhouse Set

Below are the names of the winners:

1. Kooi Fang
2. Michelle
3. Jeanette Tan
4. Phyllis Chee
5. Shelia Soh

**Winners will be notified by email individually.

** Terms and Conditions apply

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Self-esteem is defined as a feeling of being happy with your character and your abilities. It is the force behind most success and failure, the force behind peak performance, successful achievement, living your dream and living your world! Over my many years of teaching, I realized that kids who have high self-esteem generally produce good results.

Therefore, I have come up with 5 extremely powerful ways which parents can use to boost their child’s self-esteem massively.

1) Delegate Tasks to Make them feel Important and Useful

Children feel low self-confident because they are made to feel small and unimportant. Their emotional need for ‘significance‘ is unmet. Hence, delegating tasks can make them feel important.

E.g.

“Matthew, I am depending on you to take care of your brother while I go to work! I know you will be able to contribute to this family!”

“Sally, my legs are aching. Can you help mum a little favor by sweeping the floor?”

“I have a hard time paying the bills.

Clement, I really need your help to switch off the lights when you are not using.”

2) Use Words of Praise

One of the most effective ways to boosting your child’s self-esteem is to praise them sincerely. Ineffective parents like to focus on catching their children doing wrong things, while effective parents focus on catching their children doing great things and making them feel good about it.

One important point you should take note is you should always praise an effort or result rather than their character. Why?  Studies have shown that when parents give praise to their children’s character like “you are so hardworking”. The children have a tendency to doubt the parents’ praise.

So instead of saying, “you are so hardworking,” you could say, “you have finished up the whole assessment book. That is so impressive!”

3) Give Them the Opportunity to Share their Achievements

This is one of the best ways to build up their self-confidence. It is to give them the opportunity to acknowledge and share their achievements.

After a family dinner, the parents can throw a question to every family member, “Share 1 thing I did today that I am very proud of.” It does not have to be a massive achievement. Simple ones like I help a friend with a question or I got praised by the teacher will do.

This will teach your children to feel good about themselves. It is not to make them become ‘show-offs’, but rather to develop a healthy respect for their self-worth.

4) Say the words “Great!” and “Excellent!”

These are the 2 most powerful words in the English dictionary. Saying them loud and full of energy will increase your children’s positive hormones and self-confidence by 5 per cent.

When you son has finished his homework, replied with, “Excellent! Great work!”

When your daughter has finished mopping the floor, shout out, “That is great! You have done me proud!”

Practise them constantly. They work like a charm.

5) Celebrate your children’s success

When your kids make a major achievement like scoring an ‘A’ for a test, or won a tournament, celebrate with them! Make it a family victory and they will feel like you are always behind them, supporting them. You do not have to buy them expensive gifts. The best way is to take them out to a sumptuous family meal.

Article by Study Grandmaster.

To nurture your child into a genius, visit www.studygrandmaster.com.

Any thoughts after reading this article? Please feel free to leave us your comments!

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1. Can you tell us about yourself?
I’m a work at home mom and I have my home based internet business. I call myself a Mompreneur. Mompreneur is a mom who establishes businesses at home while also acting as the parent of their children.

2. What inspired you to be a mompreneur?
Since I’m a mom, I always wish to have more time for my daughter, participate more in her life and at the same time have my own income. Therefore, when I came across the opportunity of internet business, I decided to start my own home business and become a mompreneur.

3. Can you share with us your first success in the internet business arena?
I’m happy to have my own online coaching program in Internet Marketing – Mompreneur Hub. The purpose of the online program is to let more moms who want to spend more time with the family and at the same time have their own income have the chance to make their dreams come true. I didn’t treat this as my first success but is a good start. The most important thing is that I am glad to know that the members are learning and doing well with the program.

4. What is the biggest obstacle that you face as a work at home mum and how you overcome it?
Work at home is good in the sense that I can arrange my own time, work whenever and everywhere I want. However, it has the disadvantages too. For example, I hardly concentrate on my work when my daughter needs my company and she doesn’t know that I’m actually at work.

I know clearly that my purpose of work at home is to have more time for the kid. However, I also need self discipline and be serious to my home business. I tried many methods to get the balance between work and family. Now my daughter is at nursery and I can focus my work during day time and spend time with her when she is at home.

5. What do you like best about your business?
Internet business is a business that involves no physical products, no dealing with customers through phones or meet up, and no barriers of country. I can actually work anywhere and whenever I like. The time is flexible and the business is autopilot. In long term, I gain time freedom and as well as financial freedom.

6. What are your current websites?
My blogs and websites:

Mompreneur Asia – Website shares information about Mompreneur. – http://mompreneurasia.com

Mompreneur Hub – Online Internet Marketing Learning Hub to start internet business and learn about internet marketing. – http://mompreneurhub.com

Babymoon Asia – Website shares information and places to travel during pregnancy. – http://babymoonasia.com

Babymoon Travelling Information Guide – Travelling During Pregnancy Guide for moms-to-be. – http://babymooninfo.com

MoonLoh.com – Blog shares about my learning curve in internet marketing – http://moonloh.com

CoolestBabyMoon – My daughter’s blog shares about parenting and parenthood – http://coolestbabymoon.com

7. Lastly, can you share your top 3 tips to all mothers who want to succeed as a mompreneur or inspire to be one.
Tip #1
Learn – Education is powerful and don’t stop learning! You will improve and your business will grow with every new ideas and techniques you implement in the business.

Tip #2
Business Plan – You need to develop a business plan and it’s always important to establish your goals. The first question to ask yourself is why want to be a work at home mom. List down the answers will help to keep you motivated. Secondly, the business model is important before you start up any business.

Tip #3
Don’t forget your vision - Do remember your vision of work from home, break through whatever artificial barriers you have created in your mind and just go do it. You will soon be on your way to a successful work from home Mompreneur.

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Little Tikes 5 In 1 Adjustable Gym

The 5 in 1 adjustable gym can transform into 5 different play centers as a child grows.
Play center 1 (0-6 months) is the traditional play gym which includes 3 toys to bat at and a motion activated “kick pad.”

Play center 2 (6-12 months) is a seated activity center that lets the child sit on the floor or the seat to play with the electronic lights, sounds, buttons and fun activities.

Play center 3 (9-14 months) is a stand-up center that gives child support as they play with a wide built-in bar.

Play center 4 (12-36 months) will be a play table that converts to a tabletop and child can sit to do art projects, play games and more.

Play center 5 (12-36 months) will be to convert to an easel with a clip to hold paper. It also features 3 parent-selected play modes: “motion activated,” “songs” or “piano,” and locks into 12 positions.

This toy will be on promotion for the month of Nov 09.
Stay tune for more information and visit our website to rent this toy and more.

Website: http://www.rentdtoyz.com
Article written by Jess Loh, Business Director of RentDToyz

Came across any interesting product that you would like to share with us and our readers? Feel free to write in to us!

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Question:
How can I teach my children to be prudent about money?

Mummy knows Best

Answers:

Guru Ed:
Thank you for asking! It’s my area of expertise! Having 3 young children of my own, it has always be an area of concern for me.

Firstly, for some saving money tips, take them to a bank to open their own savings account.

Secondly, ensure you bring them to a place to choose their own “piggy bank” to ensure that they have an ownership.

Lastly, lead by example, make sure you as a parent also save at least 10% of your income, showing them that you can save too!

Guru Foo:
If your children is of a very young age whereby “money” is nothing has no meaning to them, then , you may wish to consider what Guru Ed has suggested. Inculcate to them, the value of money by starting a saving habit.

If your children already have the ability to count their money, then you may want to start them off with a budget.

On top of that, you can also consider teaching them about making money, for example, making handy crafts to sell to make some pocket money for themselves.

With the money, perhaps you can teach them about value of money, like giving it to charity to help others in need or to save it to buy things that they want rather than to ask for it. Earn it, not ask it.

Do you any questions on finance for our experts? If you have, we welcome you to go to our Financial Expert section to submit your questions.