Today’s Motherhood

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Cardio Dance Classes on Promotion for all those who want to bring their Sexy Back!!!

Are you bored with same-old fitness classes?

Cardio Dance is the class for you. It has the perfect blend of hip dance moves and fitness routines. Dance Movements are broken down to make you feel good and workout the sweat.

This is an awesome workout that will tone your body as well as learn some dance moves. Cardio Dance is great for all fitness levels, even for the non-dancer!

To accommodate more mums who wants to try if Cardio Dance works for them, D’ Sweat Shop has organized 2 Trial classes only for Today’s Motherhood readers:

• Oct 6 (Wednesday 830pm)
• Oct 10 (Sunday 430pm)

(Registration for 6 Oct 2010 is CLOSED due to overwhelming response - updated 3 Oct 10 Thank you)

To book for the Trial Class, email to info@dsweatshop.com with the following information:

1. Name of Participant
2. Age
3. Contact No.
4. Email Address
5. Preferred Schedule for Trial Class

Limited slots per class only. Booking is on a first come first serve basis only. A confirmation email will be sent to those who enlisted. Register early to avoid disappointment

• Venue: 11B Bukit Pasoh Rd ( minutes from Outram Park MRT exit H from the North-east line)
• Parking: Pinnacle@Duxton
• Duration of Session: 1 hour per session
• Attire: any comfortable exercise outfit and sports shoes

Terms and Conditions:

• Valid for 1st time clients only.
• Not valid with other promotions
• Participants with pre-existing medical condition must seek physician’s advice before engaging in a fitness regime.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Talk at City Square Mall

Dr. Wei Qunli, a senior physician from Nanjing General Hospital, will speak on Common Child Diseases and how to get healthy naturally through traditional Chinese methods.

Supported by Sin Chong Traditional Medicine, this talk will be held in Mandarin.

Date: Saturday 2nd October 2010
Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
Venue: City Square Mall, Level 1 Atrium, 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539

Admission/Tickets: Free

For registration or more information, please call 6509 6318 or email to scmeheco@singnet.com.sg

Enquiries: www.citysquaremall.com.sg

Speech Therapy Day @ The Children’s Therapy Centre

OPEN HOUSE

Date : 30th October 2010
Time : 10am – 5pm

• Attractive goody bags and lucky draw prizes
• 20% off assessment rates
• Talks by our therapists

Program

11:00am   Is my child’s language development normal?
11:30am   How can I help my child’s language development?
12:00pm   Why can’t my child read yet?
2:30pm Is my child’s language development normal?
3:00pm     How can I help my child’s language development?
3:30pm     Why can’t my child read yet?

We are located at 9 Yio Chu Kang Road Kovan Centre #02-01 Singapore 545523.

Please call 6488-1271 or email mth@thkms.org.sg for enquiries and to register

OLIVE MEET & GREET SESSIONS

Date: 1 Oct ‘10

- 2pm at eXplorerkid
- 4:30 & 7pm at Event Square, Downtown East

Date: 2 Oct ‘10

- 2pm at eXplorerkid
- 7pm at Event Square, Downtown East

*1st 50 kids per session get FREE Photo print-outs with OLIVE!

Brought to you by:

• Innokidz by InnoForm Media
• Media Development Authority
• Peach Blossom Media

Official Partners:

• Downtown East
• eXplorerkid

Photography Partner:

• fabfoto

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Phone: (+65) 91467662

Come celebrate Children’s Day at The Polliwogs.

There will be fun activities including a balloon sculptor, tattoo and free gifts* for each child when u visit us on Children’s Day weekend! See u soon!

Our operating hours on Saturday 2nd October is from 2pm to 8pm and Sunday 3rd October is from 10am to 8pm

*while stocks last

Peek A Boo Children’s Day Play and Paint Promotion!

FREE PLAY PLUS A BIG RUBBER ART FOR YOUR CHILD AT JUST $20! (usual price $22).

Rediscover your child’s creativity and artistic flair today!

Visit us on Children’s Day 2010

Children Storybooks Giveaway. Read our September Story Book Recommendations and Stand a Chance to Win One of the following books. See end of post for details. Contest ends 18 October 2010!

1. Too Pickley by Jean Reidy

Synopsis:
Too Pickley talks about a hungry boy who picks on all kinds of food in front of him. Too squishy, too fruity, too fishy, too wrinkly, too slurpy, too burpy – the boy just finds fault with all kinds of food. Finally, the children finds something he likes on the last page! He exclaimed that it was yummy and finish them up, leaving a clean plate.

Although readers have no idea what the perfect food is, adults can improvise and ask children what they think it is - have the children imagine and share with you the perfect food in their perception.

Age: Recommended for aged 3 and up

2. Ashley Learns About Strangers by Sarah, Duchess of York

Synopsis:
Ashley and her mom went shopping at a crowded store. Her mom met a friend and struck up a long conversation. Ashley get bored and wanders off. Being engrossed in what she saw, she completely forgot about her mom. Soon, Ashley realizes she is all alone, lost in the store. However, she remained calm and remembered that she has to look for someone in a uniform when she gets lost. The friendly security guard soon reunites Ashley and her mom.

Through this book, children will learn what to do if they are lost and the simple and rhyming rules to follow to stay safe. It is definitely a helpful book to pass the message to young children warning them about stranger and how to remain safe.

Check out the series of books by Sarah, Duchess of York that educate and enrich young children’s lives

Age: Recommended for aged 4 and up

3. Dora’s 10 Best Adventures adapted by Sarah Willson

Synopsis:
Dora the explorer is a hot favourite with young children. It features Dora in different problematic situations and how Dora solves the problem. The stories will engage children’s attention and enhance their thinking skills as they try to think of possible solutions to help Dora. In Dora’s 10 Best Adventures, it features 10 different stories that are children’s favourite tales - Mermaid Kingdom, Snow Princess, Crystal Kingdom, Fairytale Land Story, etc, all in this book.

These beautiful and colourful illustrations are sure to capture the young ones’ attention! Come on and embark the adventures together with Dora.

Age: Recommended for aged 4 and up

4. Puff, The Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton

Synopsis:
Puff the Magic Dragon begins with a folk song written by Yarrow and Lipton and famously recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary. In this book, it talks about the magic dragon near the seashore of Honalee. Its is autumn time and a young boy named Jackie Paper and Puff are best of friends and spend hours together frolicking. They have many adventures each day. Peter when he comes to the dragon brings him “treasures” of fancy stuff. They set off on a boat sailing adventure together and have a wonderful time, sailing and running into kings and pirates ships along the way who show honor to them. The story continues stating dragons live forever but little boy grow up and leave for other adventures in life. Puff the magic dragon is sad to see him go. One day after being lonely and sad a new child enters Puff’s world and a new adventure starts. The illustrations are beautiful and very detailed, but simple at the same time. The dragon is captured in the illustrations as a friendly dragon children of all ages would want to have adventures with.

With the Music CD, children can listen as the pages turn. A touching story for both young readers to adults.

Peter Yarrow is a renowned folk singer from the folk group PETER, PAUL, & MARY. He believes music “from the folk tradition can bring people together in special ways that reveal how much we truly have in common with one another.”

Age: Recommended for aged 3 and up

5. Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs by Lan Whybrow and Adrain Reynolds

Synopsis:
Harry finds some dusty old plastic dinosaurs while helping to clean out Nan’s attic. He cleans them, finds out their names in the library, and takes them everywhere. Until, one fine day, Harry went on a train ride with Nan and forgot all about the bucket of dinosaurs, left behind on the train. Harry was upset the whole day until Nan brought him to the train station to see the lost property man. The lost property man gets a surprise when Harry proves the dinosaurs are his by calling them over to him.

Harry brought back the dinosaurs from the station, holding the bucket very tightly. Harry loves all these old dinosaurs.

The story is simple for the comprehension of young children. No doubt children will enjoy the story about Harry and his dinosaurs. What’s even best is that, the children can share Harry’s joy and love for the dinosaurs, with the complimentary bucketful of Dinosaurs that comes with the book!

Age: Recommended for aged 3 and up (younger children may enjoy the book too)

6. The Bad-Tempered Ladybird by Eric Carle

Synopsis:

At the start of the story a friendly ladybird is eating a breakfast of aphids on a leaf, when it is joined by a very bad-tempered ladybird who also wants to eat the aphids, but refuses to share. The bad-tempered ladybird picks fights with every animal he meets, but soon learns the importance of friends and turns into a far nicer, happier bug.

The beautifully illustrated pages of this entertaining book by Eric Carle demonstrate the sizes of the different animals and the sun’s path across the sky as time passes. This book would also be excellent for consolidating a child’s understanding of time, as at the top of each page it shows a clock face with the time that the bad-tempered ladybird meets each animal.

Age: Recommended for aged 3 and up

7. Superhero Phonic Readers –

Superhero Phonic Readers are exciting stories for emergent readers to read at home. The series of phonic language progresses in difficulty from book to book. It helps your child learn to read at home and enjoy the art of reading for themselves.

Synopsis:
Book 1: Jim Swim (Level 1)
Jim Swim has an amazing skill. He can swim like a fish!
His special power leads him into plenty of adventures, from rescuing sinking ships to making sure sharks don’t get too close to the beach! What kind of adventures will he get into?

Book 2: Top Dog (Level 1)
Top Dog is no ordinary Pup. He has been trained in the way of the ninja.
When the Bite Club Gang steal a lorry full of pet food from the factory, Top Dog is on hand with a flip, chop and a kick to make sure they don’t get away! Check out how he will protect and keep the street free from dog crimes!

Book 3: Sky Boy (Level 2)
Sky Boy is a swooping superhero - he can fly like a bird.
When Captain Badman tries to steal a bag of gold from the Air Ship, Sky Boy swoops into action. Can he rescue the gold? Captain Badman had better look out!

This is a great reading book for beginner readers who have been learning synthetic phonics in school. No doubt, it will help your child learn to read at home without contradicting schoolwork. These exciting superhero adventures are ideal for building confidence in learning to read. Special ‘Superhero Secrets’ puzzle pages help build comprehension skills. The book includes stickers and a reward chart to keep learning fun.

These exciting superhero adventures are ideal for building confidence in learning to read.
Age: Recommended for aged 5 and up (younger children may enjoy the book too)

Giveaway Contest

We have one book of each of the above children book titles to giveaway. Total 7 winners. All you have to do is

1. Join Today’s Mother Mailing List below (existing members need not sign up again)

2. Be a fan of Today’s Motherhood in Facebook

3. Fill in the form below and indicate your choice of book you would like to win

Closing Date is 18 October 2010.

The prizes are sponsored by

Terms and Conditions Apply.

City Square Mall will be hosting an array of activities to help children and their parents cope with the upcoming examination stress.

Parents can find out what to do to help relieve their children’s stress and also learn how to help their children maintain healthy eating habits even during the examination periods.

There will be a “Keeping Examination Anxiety at Bay” mental wellness talk this Saturday and a “Eating to be a Healthy and Smart Child” nutrition talk on Sunday. Both talks are supported by the Health Promotion Board.

Date: Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 September 2010

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Venue: City Square Mall, Level 1 Atrium, 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539

Admission/Tickets: Free

Enquiries: www.citysquaremall.com.sg