Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among women in Singapore, with about 1,400 new cases detected yearly. This accounts for about 30 per cent of all cancers among Singaporean women. Often times, many women think that there is no need to go for screening since they feel healthy or do not have any signs or symptoms. What they do not know is that the chance of survival is better when the disease is detected at an early stage.
Early detection saves lives.
Come join us in the fight against breast cancer!
Watsons Pink Ribbon Walk
Organizer: Breast Cancer Foundation (BCF)
1 October, Saturday, 6.00pm
Waterfront Promenade @ Marina Bay
Guest-of-Honour: Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health
This is the all-important signature event held every year by the Breast Cancer Foundation to kick-start the month-long BCAM activities. Not a female-only event, the BCF welcomes participants, young and old, males and females, from all walks of life. The 5km walk will be flagged off at 6.30pm. There will also be a fun-filled carnival after the walk around Marina Bay. The event is targeting to attract approximately 5,000 participants.
Treasure the Breast Things in Life – Mandarin Public Forum
Organizer: Singapore Cancer Society (SCS)
8 October, Saturday, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Queenstown Community Club
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among females. In Singapore, more than 1400 women are diagnosed each year and close to 330 women die from Breast Cancer each year. Come join us at this free public forum and find out more about breast cancer.
Keep Abreast For Health - English Public Forum
Organizer: National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)
15 October, Saturday, 10.00am – 1.00pm
Peter & Mary Fu Auditorium Level 4 @ National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Listen to cancer experts speak on breast cancer topics close to your heart. Find out how you can be screened for the cancer, the signs to look out for, the advances in medical treatment and nutritional advice from a wide ranging panel of healthcare professionals.
NCIS Pink Ribbon Movie Event
Organizer: National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS)
15 October, Saturday, 12.00pm – 4.30pm
Golden Village @ Vivocity
The Pink Ribbon Movie Event aims to raise awareness of the importance of going for early screening of breast cancer, this event targets women and their families. There will be fun-filled and educational activities held at the foyer area at Golden Village (GV) Vivocity before the screening of the movie. Some of the booths include the Breast Self Examination booth, Pink It - Memory Snapshot booth, Express Pink Ribbon Manicure booth etc. An interactive quiz on breast cancer will also be conducted prior to the movie screening. Join us for a Saturday afternoon of fun and comedy celebrating womanhood.
Movie Selection: I Don’t Know How She Does It starring Sarah Jessica Parker
Price: $5 per person
Registration: 6772 4594
Pink Ribbon High Tea
Organizer: Singapore Cancer Society (SCS)
22 October, Saturday, 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Movida Room @ St James Power Station
3 Sentosa Gateway (nearest MRT station, Harbourfront MRT Station)
Make a PINK date with Singapore Cancer Society and find out what information about breast cancer you do not know! The Pink Ribbon Hi-Tea aims to reach out to women and educate them on breast cancer through a breast cancer talk by a renowned doctor, educational interactive games, quizzes and lucky draw. The event targets approximately 250 participants.
Pink Ribbon Party
Organizer: Singapore Cancer Society (SCS)
22 October, Saturday, 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Zouk, 17 Jiak Kim Street
Beat breast cancer this October and join us at the Pink Ribbon Party. Be inspired by the courage of the survivors. Make a statement – Come dressed in PINK and party for a good cause as you contribute to the prevention and control of breast cancer.
Prices: $26 (pre-sale) / $30 (on event day)
Registration: 9830 7596
Breast Cancer Survivorship Forum
Organizer: National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS)
The forum addresses common concerns amongst breast cancer survivors and imparts skills and tips to live healthily. There will be a series of talks for participants to find out more about coping with the disease as a survivor. The forum rounds up with an afternoon of workshops such as art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy and healthy cooking demonstration, to improve one’s general well being.
The pink ribbon is the international symbol representing awareness and hope for women with breast cancer. Each year, BCF will produce a specially designed pink ribbon for sale to the public. Besides raising awareness of breast cancer, the act of wearing the pin is an affirmation of the community’s support to our cause.
The pink ribbons are available for a minimum donation of $2 each and $5 each for the pin with a crystal solitaire. You can get these pins at 400 distribution points island-wide across Singapore, such as supermarkets, beauty and health stores, food and beverage outlets, shopping malls etc.
This is a simple yet meaningful gesture to champion an issue of importance to women. Encourage your family, friends, colleagues and staff to wear the pin and help spread the breast cancer awareness message.
Singapore Cancer Society is providing financial assistance to eligible women (Singaporean and PR) for mammogram screening, collect your pink coupon at 62 participating Guardian Health and Beauty Stores.
Estee Lauder Companies is working with Breast Cancer Foundation to sponsor 500 needy women in Singapore for free mammograms. The program is conducted jointly with National Health Group Diagnostics (NHGD) under Breast Screen Singapore.
The participating mammogram screening centres include Ang Mo Kio, Hougang, Woodlands, Yishun, Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Jurong and Toa Payoh polyclinics. Vouchers will be distributed at selected locations including Chinese Development Agency (CDAC), Muslim (MUIS), Singapore Indian Development
Agency (SINDA) and Eurasian Association (EA).
Learn To Draw With Patrick Yee & Colouring Contest Oct 2011
For Children Learn To Draw With Patrick Yee & Colouring Contest Date: Saturday 8th Oct 2011 Time: 1.30pm - 4.00 pm Venue: AIA Tampines Centre 5th Floor, 3 Tampines Grande Fee: $5 per child (crayons, pencils,drawing paper will be provided)
Contest divided into 2 age groups - 5 years - 7 years and 8 years - 10 years
Prizes for each group (Sponsored by Schwan-STABILO-Singapore Pte Ltd) 1st prize: $100 Stabilo Hamper
2nd Prize: $80 Stabilo Hamper
3rd Prize: $50 Stabilo Hamper
3 consolation prizes- $30 worth of Stabilo products
About Patrick Yee Patrick Yee is one of Singapore most successful illustrator. He teaches art at Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts. His famous portfolio of work includes the best selling ROSIE RABBIT series loved by children the world over. Patrick recently appeared in Mediacorp’s Mission Possible with Fann Wong and used to have his own drawing show on TV.
For Parents
Parents will also be treated to a free talk by ANN LAW author of the best selling parenting books - There Is No Secret To Practical Parenting and There Is No Secret To FENG SHUI Parenting.
Ann will show you how you can overcome your children’s problems and improve their lives with simplified and effective ancient chinese geomancy secrets.
Limited places.
To register please email to skngalbert@hotmail.com or call Charlie Ng at 94503487.
Please provide your name, your contact,your child’s name, your child age.
Closing date: 5th October 2011 or when all places are all taken up whichever is earlier.
Promo Dates: 1 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011 Discount: Storewide 20% Off Discount code: NS75809450 Delivery: Free Remarks: Please include discount code into comments section as well during checkout
The Birth Shop will be giving away Moms In Mind Baby Slings to 5 lucky Today’s Motherhood readers. Each winner will get a Moms In Mind Baby Sling worth $45.90. Also includes a “live” sling demo on how to use the sling in 5 different positions at our showroom. Contest ends 31 Oct 2011. See below for contest details
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Find us at our brand new showroom! The Birth Shop 22 Sin Ming Lane
#08-81 Midview City
Singapore 573969 Tel: 65704681 HP: 92713335
You will find all your breastfeeding needs here…
Nursing Mothers’ Milk Tea
Comfortable and stylish Nursing Wear
Award Winning Nursing Bras
Baby slings and carriers
Breast pumps
Organic skincare & health foods
Prenatal & Breastfeeding workshops
Infant massage classes
Mother & Baby Yoga classes
Parent-child bonding groups
New Mothers’ Support Groups
Giveaway Contest
We have Moms In Mind Baby Slings to give away. Total 5 winners. Each winner will get a Moms In Mind Baby Slings worth $45.90. All you have to do is answer a simple question
The contest has ended
* Winners will have to self collect the prize and sling demo at the showroom
The above contest is proudly brought to you by The Birth Shop
Peek-A-Boo is starting new Yoga classes for babies between 3 and 12 months old!
Join our qualified and friendly instructors from Inspire Mum and Baby, every Wednesday morning 9am to 10am at Peek-A-Boo Playground, starting from 12th October 2011!
Limited spaces available so call us at 6440 8355 or email us at michelle@peekaboo.com.sg for more details or to reserve a space today!’
Sexual Desire Discrepancy: When The Woman Wants Sex More Than Her Man
Since the arrival of your baby, the sexual balance seems to be reversed in the bedroom. You are the one who wants more sex, and he does not seem interested. Instead, he appears to be giving all kinds of excuses - from tiredness, stress, not being in the mood, to a full work day ahead. What do you do?
1) Rule out Hormonal Imbalance
Suggest that he get his testosterone level checked medically. Testosterone is believed to be the biggest attributor to the biological desire for sex and its level is 20-40% higher in men than women. One of the symptoms of a low testosterone is lack of sexual drive.
2) Excuse or Reason?
Was he giving you excuses, or genuine reasons for not wanting sex? Is there any element of truth in it? Give him the benefit of the doubt and explore how you can better support him emotionally. Brainstorm and come up with strategies together. The differences you have in coping with stress, anxiety, challenges, and the arrival of your baby should all be considered.
3) Get Real
Ask yourself the questions below to clarify your own needs:
• When did this difference in sex drive become apparent?
• What do you think are the possible reasons?
• How much sex would you need to have vs. the amount you like to have?
• When you do have sex, are your needs being met?
• What would make sex better for you? What about for him?
4) Communicate Your Concerns
Sure, sex is a sensitive topic, but change has to begin with you. He is not a mind reader and might be oblivious to all the hints you have been giving him. Bring to the table three implementable ideas you have towards making sex better – whether it has to do with frequency, duration, or quality, and see what he says. Communicate with him in a non-condescending manner. Take this as a personal challenge to become more assertive, and, consequently, a better adult.
5) Take the Initiative
You can take the initiative and effort to make it more exciting, when both of you are intimate. It could be buying something that makes you feel sexy; trying a new sexual position or a different sexual technique during the lovemaking session; or reading romance novels to inspire you to be more aroused and consequently ‘wilder’ in bed. Keep it fresh for both of you!
6) Get Professional Help
Still find it challenging to raise the issue of lack of sex with your husband? If you need support in articulating your sexual desires and better communicate your desires and needs, you may wish to consider engaging a clinical sexologist or sex therapist. Should your spouse be willing to go in for sessions with you, sexual counselling or coaching can make a strong marriage even more solid.
Your sexual desire is an exquisitely unique expression of who you are.There is no need to be embarrassed about your increased desire for sex. Simply be aware of this difference and together, you and your spouse can come up with ways to fulfil both your sexual needs.
Written by Dr Martha Lee, Founder and Clinical Sexologist of Eros Coaching Dr Martha Lee is a certified sexologist with a Doctorate in Human Sexuality. She provides sexuality and intimacy coaching for individuals and couples, conducts sexual education workshops and speaks at public events.
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Plan to get your child a gift this Children’s Day on the 7th October? Here are some fun toys for you to consider!
• Architecto Game Set A fun way to explore 3D structures and forms!
Price: $49.90
Age: 7 years and above
Players construct 3D models Based on illustrations in perspective. From simple Shapes to Complex structures, players develop stronger notions of geometric concepts and 3D visualisation. While providing solid educational skills, it’s also captivating and exciting! Architecto is part of the Architecto line, which consists of 4 exquisite games of spatial visualization. In these games, players progress at their own rhythm, as puzzles gradually become more challenging.
All Games include the same set of Geoblocks and a spiral book with 6 color–‐coded levels of difficulty. Contents: 18 Geoblocks, 1 booklet that includes the rules, 50 models and the solutions.
• Modelling Clay In A SET: A-Clay “Savanna” Package Content : A-Clay 3 colors 20g , 4 colors, 40g, glue 5ml, deco paint 5ml, tool, 4 pair of eyes, instruction
Age: 5+ years
Price: $35.20
Tickle the imagination of your kids while developing their motor skills and spatial thinking with A-clay. This non-sticky, extra soft ultra light clay can be easily moulded into any shape, and can be mixed to create new exciting colours. Hardened A-clay can also be reused by sprinkling some water on it and storing in its box.
Let the finished artworks air dry for about 24 hours. It is necessary to turn over large artworks to make them air-dry evenly. Do not dry the artworks in microwave or oven. Do not expose the artworks to low temperatures; or high temperatures of over 50 degree celsius. Keep the artworks away from open fire. Unfinish artworks should be kept in hermetically sealed bags and unused A-Clay should be kept in hermetically sealed containers.
• All Peaceable Kingdom Sticker Kits Usual Price: $11.90 Now: $9.90
Age Group: 3 to 5 years old
Package Content: 48 glow-in-the-dark stickers and double-stick adhesive tape
All-in-one craft kit includes all the makings for 3 super silly glow-in-the-dark light switch covers. Add glasses, hats, and eyes then turn out the lights and watch them glow! Use the included adhesive tape to affix to light switch covers all around the house! Includes 3 covers that fit standard single light switch plates.
• Trudino Soft Toys
Usual Price: $21.90 - $22.90 Now: $19.90
Age Group: 0 to 2 years old
Trudini, the line of little Trudi soft toys for great moments! There are many Trudini: the farm animals, such as the friendly pig, the tender rabbit or the strong horse; the exotic animals, such as the soft koala, the funny zebra and the elegant giraffe; sweet kittens and faithful doggies and many other baby animals, all to be cuddled! The Trudini line is divided into the Classic version, smaller copies of the bigger characters, and the Soft version, characterised by the use of particularly soft materials and with a cuter look. All the Trudini characters are sold with an elegant red Trudi gift box, enriched with a refined satin ribbon. The Trudini can be machine washed at temperature not exceeding 30°C (85F).
• Artlab Clay Play Price: $14.90
Age Group: 6 – 8 years old
The Clay Play Series maintains the theme that you can be an artist, a sculptor, and an animal lover! Young sculptors can create a realistic version of one animal with each single-themed sculpting Clay Play kit. Along the way, kids learn a variety of sculpting techniques and interesting facts about the featured animal. Then they can showcase their masterpiece in front of one of two dioramas—a natural setting or a display frame.
Clay Play Series include: Clay Play Tiger, Clay Play T.rex , Clay Play Lizard, Clay Play Lion, Clay Play Horse, Clay Play Elephant.
A home for your children’s personalized Music CDs and DVDs, Music and I products are unique and timeless gifts that entertain and put a smile on your kids’ faces every time they hear their names in the songs. It also promotes values, faith, confidence & good character.
• Dora, Diego And Me!
This Personalized DVD features your child joining forces with Dora the Explorer and her friends Diego and Boots as they set out to rescue Baby Jaguar. Your child will help Dora navigate the map to get through the rain forest, around the cave and on to the waterfall, where Baby Jaguar is in danger. Your child will soar to new heights in this thrilling and educational video, which encourages kindness and kinship with all animals.
• I Am Amazing Spiderman
This Personalized DVD features your child as the Amazing Spider-Man! The video is chock-full of exhilarating action sequences that promise to enthrall and captivate. Your child puts on your Spidey mask and does battle with nine treacherous villains who are wreaking havoc across New York City. As Spider-Man, your child will find out who’s the evil mastermind behind the crime wave and put an end to all the mayhem. This video inspires courage in the face of danger, and includes an educational segment on spiders with Jonah Jameson.
• Playon Crayon by Jam ‘n Muffin! Price: $16.90
Age Group: 2 years & up
These fun crayons are stain free and hard to break. Its unique shape makes it easier for children to grasp the crayon, which is fantastic for the little ones learning how to hold and control their crayons when drawing. An innovative feature of these crayons is their ability to stack on top of one another, providing even more fun for the little ones. The Playon Crayon will keep budding little artists busy exploring the wonderful world or art, colour and imagination.
The lovely 12 Colour Set of Playon Crayon is a perfect first crayon for toddlers. Each box includes 12 certified non-toxic wax crayons each of a different colour.
Joli Petite (meaning “Precious Little” in French) is a humble home-based business that offers quality baby toys & products that were not only fun and innovative, but also educational and affordable - Because we were once children too, so we know childhood matters.
One of our key specialties is Cloth/Fabric/Soft Baby Books; books made of non-toxic, padded cloth. These books are perfect for babies because they are difficult to pull apart or tear. They are also safe to leave in your baby’s crib since they are soft & padded. Books are important companions to baby’s development. It is never too early to introduce learning and reading.
new cases detected yearly. This accounts for about 30 per cent of all cancers among Singaporean women. Often times, many women think that there is no need to go for screening since they feel healthy or do not have any signs or symptoms. What they do not know is that the chance of survival is better when the disease is detected at an early stage.
For Parents
Promo Dates: 1 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011
• Architecto Game Set
• Modelling Clay In A SET: A-Clay “Savanna”
• All Peaceable Kingdom Sticker Kits
• Trudino Soft Toys
• Artlab Clay Play
• Dora, Diego And Me!
• I Am Amazing Spiderman
• Playon Crayon by Jam ‘n Muffin!
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