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I was invited to Norton Online Family Report 2010. Was considering if I should attend it initially but I decided to give it a go as the person who called mentioned it is a seminar addressing internet influences on kids. I immediately felt that it addressed my concerns as being a mother of 2 young kids who are very net “savvy” due to my work nature.

My 4 year old son can comfortably navigates on You-tube, Facebook, Today’s Motherhood and Google and even assist his 3 year old sister to navigate to her favourite Walt Disney cartoons on You-Tube when I am off my computer.

Naturally, I am concerned on the contents they are being exposed to and how do I keep them safe in the world of internet. I was shocked to know that most parents are clueless of what their kids are doing on the internet and seven out of ten children have been exposed to negative experiences online which has impacted them emotionally.

During the seminar, we were introduced to Norton Online Family, which I think that it is quite a cool parenting tool to address some of the concerns that we parents have on the net usage of our kids.

Norton Online Family is a family friendly approach to online safety by helping the parents manage their kids’ activities on the internet and at the same time without intruding into the privacy of our children. It contains tools that block objectionable content, which are not suitable for kids and also allow parents to set clear rules, get insight on the search term and social networking sites that our children went to.

It also delivers real time message, which allows the kids to send a note to their parents when they attempt to visit a blocked site. In this case, we parents can have a heart to heart open discussion with our children on their web activities without letting the kids thought that we are spying on them. It is a web-based service whereby parents are given the flexibility to log in from any computer to adjust the settings and monitor the kids online activities whenever and wherever we like.

Of course, apart from online parenting tool to help us monitor their activities, as parents, we should do our part by:

1. Show an interest and ask questions to know more about their online activities
2. Assure them that they can come to you if something unpleasant happen.
3. Always lend a listening ear and do not punish when things goes wrong
4. Spend more time with them. All children loves to spend time with their parents in comparison to the internet.

Norton Online Family is a free service. You may want to find out more and download the service at https://onlinefamily.norton.com/familysafety

Pregnant women are the primary concern when it comes to radiation effects and most mothers are not willing to take the risk. In the new era, electromagnetic fields from computers, microwave ovens, and cellular phones, heating pads, household appliances, mp3, laptop and other electronic devices are common sources of radiation which may affect the baby in the womb.

It is in this light that pregnant women are advised to minimize the exposure to radiation sources. In Singapore, pregnancy is considered a divine gift and is treated with utmost importance that a new line of clothing and apparel was launched to protect the belly from the potentials of birth defects and miscarriage brought by radiation exposure.

The concern emerges from the company’s desire to let every pregnant woman enjoy their journeys to giving birth without depriving themselves of the ease and comfort brought by technology use.

Belly Armor products are now offered to pregnant women in order to neutralize the incoming radiation that might endanger the fetus. Its easy-to-use solutions are perfectly made to fit the need of the developing embryo in specific stages of pregnancy.

The need for radiation pregnancy protection is generally a concern of everybody. Protection of life from technological disadvantage is a right. For whether the baby is already thriving in the uterus or is yet to come, women deserve a protection to ensure healthy conditions for her body and her baby. Innovations for pregnancy protection like Belly armor apparels and clothing line will help ease out the trouble from radiation use and exposure.

About Belly Armor by RadiaShield

Belly Armor by RadiaShield is the definitive resource for information and tools to protect your child against the risks of everyday radiation. Made with RadiaShield® fabric and the highest quality textiles, Belly Armor products provide stylish comfort, convenient safety, and reliable protection. Belly Armor products are available online at www.bellyarmor.com and through select boutique retailers.

BoostApak is the latest ingenious product from the Trunki brand. The law requires all children under 12 years old or 135cm in height to use a booster seat. 10% Promotional Discount from Cuties Juniors now.

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We also provide videography for actual wedding day and registry of marriage.

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Dear Mums and Dads,

Looking at nourishing your child’s body and mind?

Abbott and MindChamps presents SmartMoves Workshop 2010. A must-attend early childhood brainy workshop for parents with children between 10 and 14 months or 30 and 38 months.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Each workshop session will be 1 hour in total duration with a 15 minute interval in between. The Nutritional Journey of Your Child’s Brain (30 min) Can the right foods boost your child’s brain power?

Nutritionist will share intriguing insights on age-appropriate brain nutrients for your child. For Mums and Dads to attend. NeuroMooves™ Gym session (30 min) MindChamps experts reveal techniques to build key motor skills in your child for healthy neural and cognitive development.

Fun and interactive. Limited to 1 parent per child. Included! NeuroMooves™ Music CD and material aids for continuation of your programme at home.

Sessions available are:

17, 18, 31 Jul or 1 Aug
MindChamps PreSchool @ Paragon
Times: 10am, 10.45am, 12.15pm, 1pm, 2:30pm, 3:15pm

24 or 25 Jul
MindChamps PreSchool @ City Square Mall
Times: 10am, 10.45am, 12.15pm, 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm

Registration Details: - Registration fee: $20 per child and parent(s) - Closing date: 14th Jul 2010

To register, go to SmartMoves Workshop 2010

See you at the event! From Abbott Family

*You will be contacted to confirm your workshop session. Session timings are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Abbott reserves the right to allocate a different session timing if the preferred one is not available. Registration fee once paid is NOT refundable. Strictly no admission of babies and children not registered for the workshop. One registration per child.

Updated 19 Sep 10
Thank you for your participation. The Top 4 Voted Entries in our Coverpage Baby Photo Contest are

They have won for themselves a full sponsor of one Perfect Mini² package worth $118 sponsored by Colorful Photography.

1. Christan Rousseau (207) (Coverpage Winner)
2. Adan Ng (845)
3. Kai Ling (303)
4. Isaac Lim (855)

Their photos taken by Colorful Photography will be published in December January issue of Today’s Motherhood Magazine and the winner will be the Coverpage Model of the same issue.

The Coverpage Photo Contest - Baby Photo Contest Sep-Oct 10 is on-going now. To submit a photo, please go to Baby Photo Contest Sep-Oct 10

Today’s Motherhood Coverpage Photo Contest Jul/Aug 2010 is open for submission. The contest theme will be Photogenic Baby Contest.

1. You must be a subscriber of Today’s Motherhood mailing list to enter the contest. To subscribe

2. Only ONE photo per child (multiple entries will be deleted)
3. File size of photo must not exceed 1M btyes.
4. You can only submit photo of your own child.
5. Age of child is 5 years old or less

For details of prizes, rules and regulations, terms and conditions and how to enter the contest, please see details at Coverpage 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.
Closing Date : 20 Aug 2010

This Baby Photo Contest is held together with Colourful Photography.

Steps To Submit a Photo:

1. Click Upload Photo below
2. Select an image to upload : You can either choose from your harddisk or a WebURL (Note : File size must be less than 1M bytes)
3. Caption : Please enter photo description
4. Enter Your Name, Your Email (the one used to join our mailing list)
5. Key in Your Phone Number, Your Child’s Name, Your Child’s Birthday
6. Click Submit
7. Once the photo shows up, click Done

For enquires, please email support@todaysmotherhood.com

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4.  Isaac Lim

3.  Adan Ng

2.  Kai Ling

1.  Christian

Health is always an indispensable wealth. The best reward parents could give themselves is to know that their kids are healthy and vigorous.

One of the most effective way to achieve good health for children is through boosting of their immune system the natural way. Fitness is everybody’s desire and parents can help their children achieve this early on by following the guidelines below on natural immunity boosters:

• Breastfeeding your baby. The mother’s milk is complete with vitamins and nutrients necessary for growth and development of the baby. It contains immunity enhancing anti-bodies that guard your children against allergies, pneumonia, ear infections, meningitis, and sudden infant death syndrome. Babies are recommended to be breastfed for 12 months after birth.
• Serve natural foods like fruits and vegetables which contain phytonutrients that fight infection and block viruses. Cancer and heart diseases during adulthood can be fought though the essential substances found in fruits and greens.
• Regulate sleeping time. It is during sleep that the body works. Sleep deprivation among children makes them susceptible to diseases because natural killer cells in the body are reduced. Parents should remember the need for infants to take in 18 hours of sleep every day.
• Practice drinking water. Water is not only for thirst quenching. Water is important in regulating body functions such that it becomes energized because it acts as a medium in polishing the natural flow of nutrients from one body part to another. Experts claim that water is very effective in maintaining body mass index thus working to keep us nourished.
• Let your child play. Playing develops most body parts which are not exercised in ordinary lifestyle activities like eating, going to school or bathing. When a child plays, it is not only the physical aspect which is developed but also emotional and mental quotient. Let the child run and jump around with the beauty of the world under the bright sun or the subtle rain fall.
• Give them yogurt. Probiotics in foods such as yogurt contain good bacteria that help maintain the equilibrium in the stomach against disease-causing viruses and bacteria.
• Laughter. A dose of laughter a day is worth a thousand over the counter medications. When a person laughs, the level of infection-fighting T cells is increased. Moreover, laughter is an activity that releases endorphins known as the body’s natural painkillers.

Let your child grow healthy and fit as you opt for the best natural immunity boosters for enhancing their immune system. Live life naturally and end up saving more of your hard earned money and enjoying most of your quality time with your healthy children.

Glenn Doman Baby Singapore represents “The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential” (I.A.H.P) which is a non-profit educational organisation.

I.A.H.P conducts “What To Do About Your Brain Injured Course”. The objective of the What To Do About Your Brain-Injured Child Course is to teach parents about the field of child brain development so that parents can use that knowledge to help their child toward wellness.

This is a five-day intensive course that covers every aspect of brain injury from the mildest injury to the most profound injury.

This course has helped many special needs children (eg.Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Mentally Deficient, Autistic and etc.) all over the world.

The Institutes has achieved numerous victories. e.g. Children who can’t see could see, can’t hear could hear, can’t walk could walk and many more victories.  View more www.iahp.org

We are seeking your assistance, in which ever way you could within your upmost capacity to announce to help, the parent’s with special needs children.

Your support would surely give hope for these children.

You could visit us at www.iahp.org or alternatively you could call us at 65463526 or 93863786.

JELIC develops delicate brains in 6 domains

• Intelligent Reasoning : Observe, think and reason in multiple ways
• Mathematical Deduction : Skilled in basic concepts and problem-solving
• Combination Thinking : Solve problems with multiple concepts and multi-process
• Life Skills : Practice good judgment and apply various skills in life
• Linguistic Capabilities : Ability in language expression
• Aesthetic Creation : Develops right brain in appreciating creative shapes and figures

JELIC can help your child

• Sharpen the sense for observation
• Train the hands for manipulation
• Enhance the curiosity for discovery
• Build up self-confidence
• Develop harmonious personality

Website : sg.mpmmath.com

Email : MPM.SGHQ@gmail.com

Tel no. : 6253 8260

Head Office : 998 Toa Payoh North #02-04 Singapore 318993

Centers in Singapore

Bukit Panjang
Blk 256 Bangkit Road #02-73 Singapore 670256
9631 3798

Dunearn
587 Bukit Timah Road #03-33 Coronation Shopping Plaza Singapore 269707
6465 5332

Jurong East
Blk 130 Jurong East St. 13 #02-209 Singapore 600130
6566 7686

Kovan
Blk 211 Hougang Street 21 #01-301 Singapore 530211
9641 5032

Orchard
150 Orchard Road #04-01/02 Orchard Plaza Singapore 238841
9683 6551

Parkway
1 Marine Parade Road #13-07 Parkway Centre Singapore 449263
6342 0654

Pasir Ris West
Blk 735, Pasir Ris St 72 #02-340A Pasir Ris West Plaza Singapore 510735
8113 2182

Siglap
55 Siglap Road #02-31 Siglap Centre Singapore 455871
9387 8720

Tampines Central
1 Tampines Central 5 #03-12 CPF Tampines Building Singapore 529508
9697 4286

Thomson
223A Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574355
8121 0691

Toa Payoh
124, Toa Payoh Lor 1, #01-485 Singapore 310124
8322 3066

Does your child have what it takes when encountering a difficult Math problem to solve?

* A POSITIVE and INDEPENDENT attitude to say “I’ll work out this problem by myself !”.
* Analysis and ability to look for PATTERNS in the wordings or data.
* Ask themselves LOGICAL and DIRECT Questions to probe the problem and derive the solutions.
* VISUALISE the problem in their mind.

What MPM has to Offer

* A well-sequenced Math Program designed around the concepts of Multi-Process & Multi-Model.
* 96 workbooks per year (from Preschool to P6)
* A package of learning tools (manipulatives) for students to build up Math abilities through actual manipulation.

Reasons to Choose MPM

Metacognition
Monitor and regulate student’s thinking through PSL (Personalized System of Learning) and questions posing techniques.

Processes
Multi Process & Multi Models problems train student to be “mathematical correct” not just “answer correct”.

Conceptual Thinking
Manipulatives develop thorough understanding of concepts and application to solve real life problems.

Skills
Focus on Numerical calculations, Analytical, Spatial visualization, Data analysis, Critical thinking, Pattern etc.

Attitudes
MPM spiral approach promotes enjoyment, confidence and independent learning in Math

Website : sg.mpmmath.com

Email : mpm_sghq@singnet.com.sg

Contact: 6253 8260

Head Office: 998 Toa Payoh North #02-04 Singapore 318993

Centres in Singapore

Admiralty
Blk 678A Woodlands Ave 6, # 03-01/02 Singapore 731678
9106 1610

Aljunied
Blk 118, Aljunied Ave 2, #01-138 Singapore 380118
9618 3667

Ang Mo Kio
Blk 725, Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, #01-4144 Singapore 560725
6456 9881

Bedok South
Blk 71, Bedok South Rd #01-250 Siglap Lucky Valley RC Singapore 460071
9877 8904

Bishan
Blk 508, Bishan St 11, #01-390 Singapore 570508
9478 7448

Buangkok MRT
10 Sengkang Central #01-03, Buangkok MRT Station Singapore 545061
9755 5932

Bukit Gombak
30 Bukit Batok St 31, #03-02 Singapore 659440
6100 0676

Bukit Panjang
Blk 256 Bangkit Road #02-73 Singapore 6702556
9631 3798

Bukit Timah
144 Bukit Timah Road #01-28 Beauty World Centre Singapore 588177
9789 0425

Choa Chu Kang Central
Blk 309 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 #04-04 (beside Lot 1) Singapore 680309
9450 9772

Dunearn
587 Bukit Timah Road #03-33 Coronation Shopping Plaza Singapore 269707
6465 5332

Hougang Central
Blk 810, Hougang Central #03-214 Singapore 530810
9663 2847

Jurong East
Blk 130 Jurong East St. 13 #02-209 Singapore 600130
6566 7686

Khatib
Blk 846 Yishun Ring Road, #01-3629 (2nd Floor) Singapore 760846
6755 9603

Kovan
Blk 211 Hougang Street 21 #01-301 Singapore 530211
9641 5032

Mountbatten
102 Guillemard Road #02-08 Guillemard Village Singapore 399719
8121 1316

Newton
10, Winstedt Road #03-01 Singapore 227977
6735 5277

Orchard
150 Orchard Road #04-01/02 Orchard Plaza Singapore 238841
9683 6551

Pandan Valley
2 Pandan Valley #01-202, Acacia Court Upper Unit Singapore 597626
9638 6578

Parkway
1 Marine Parade Road, #13-07, Parkway Centre Singapore 449263
6342 0654

Pasir Ris East
Pasir Ris East CC 1 Pasir Ris Dr 4 #01-08 Singapore 519457
9651 7433

Pasir Ris West
Blk 735, Pasir Ris St 72 #02-340A Pasir Ris West Plaza Singapore 510735
8113 2182

Pioneer
Blk 638 Jurong West St 61 #02-12 Pioneer Mall Singapore 640638
9685 4603

Potong Pasir
Blk 147, Potong Pasir Ave 1, # 02-89 Singapore 350147
9021 9959

Punggol
Blk 101C, Punggol Field #01-464 Singapore 823101
9819 9667

Queensway
Blk 158 Mei Ling Street #01-84 Singapore 140158
81120270

Sembawang
Blk 511, Canberra Road #03-01 Singapore 750511
9799 9299

Siglap
55 Siglap Road #02-31, Siglap Centre Singapore 455871
9387 8720

Simei
3 Simei Street 6 #04-02/03 EastPoint Mall Singapore 528833
6588 2348

Singapore Post Centre
SingPost Eunos Road 8, B2-14, Singapore Post Centre Singapore 408600
8222 1382

Tampines Central
1 Tampines Central 5 #03-12 CPF Tampines Building Singapore 529508
9697 4286

Telok Blangah
BlK 45 Telok Blangah Drive #01-165 Singapore 100045
6270 8225

Thomson
223A Upper Thomson Road Singapore 574355
8121 0691

Tiong Bahru
Blk 18, Jalan Membina #04-03 Singapore 164018
9669 7576

Toa Payoh
124, Toa Payoh Lor 1, #01-485 Singapore 310124
8322 3066

Upper Serangoon
22 Yio Chu Kang Road Highland Centre, #02-09 Singapore 545535
9005 8595

West Coast
West Coast Vista RC Blk 731, Clememti West St. 2 Singapore 127731
9757 5166

Woodlands
900 Woodlands South Drive #06-03 Woodlands Civic Centre Singapore 730900
6365 5996

Yew Tee
Blk 790 Chua Chu Kang North 6 #01-238 Singapore 680790
9450 9772

Yishun
Blk 102 Yishun Ave 5 #03-137 Singapore 760102
92331772