Today’s Motherhood

EdVenture Books Year End Sale is back again!

If you are looking for books that are simple enough for your child to learn how to read independently, you should try EdVenture Books.

But nothing beats going down to their showroom where their early childhood trained staff will demonstrate to you how you can use these books to read with your child and build up their word recognition skills.

EdVenture Books is well known amongst teachers and parents as a source for high quality Early Literacy materials that are not available in retail bookshops. Mostly imported from UK and Australia, these books are selected by schools and literacy teachers to help children acquire reading skills. Checkout their online catalogue to browse through samples first before heading down to their showroom.

Website: www.edventurebooks.com
Enquiries : 6345 2324 / 9773 8680

Date: 24 - 29 October 2011 (Mon-Sat)
OPEN ON DEEPAVALI
Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm
Address: 61 Kaki Bukit Ave 1 #06-10 Shun Li Industrial Park Singapore 417943

pediped ® Debuts Fall/Winter 2011 Collection with extended sizes and an extended line of outdoor shoes!

Fall/Winter 2011
This Fall/Winter 2011 collection takes pediped’s signature style and comfort to even greater heights. Inspired by the latest trends in fashion and aesthetics, this collection features a broadened mix of textures including metallic glitter, patent leather and suede.

This collection features a deep jewel palette that’s perfect for the holiday season. Find colors like metallic glitter, rich fuchsia, sparkly pewter and magenta for a glamorous twist on classic styles.

Originals ®
The Originals ® line of soft-soled flexible infant shoes is recommended by pediatricians and podiatrists for the way it closely mimic barefoot walking.

• Standout designs from FW’2011: Alyssa Black Glitter, a glittery black maryjanes with patent leather and fuchsia accents. Abigail Fuchsia uses a rich fuchsia suede material, with a glittery floral design. These dazzling shoes are great for all occasions.
• Standout designs for boys include Jordyn, a new athletic style in a fresh and bright color combination.
• The Originals ® line retails at $63.90.
• Available for children 0-24 months in age.

Grip ‘n’ Go™
Grip ‘n’ Go™ features special G2 Technology™ for active toddlers that are transitioning to walking with a more confident stride.

• Some standout styles for girls include, Harlow Silver, a bold, glittery shoe to keep your little one looking stylish and feeling comfortable.
• For boys, the Tristan Navy shoe is a fun sneaker with hints of orange and yellow.
• Grip ‘n’ Go™ retails at $89.90.
• Available in sizes EU20 to EU 23, for kids 9 months up to 3 years old.

Flex ®
Flex ® are the ultimate shoes for confident walkers who have developed a solid, natural stride. Featuring cushioned arch support and a soft rubber sole, Flex ® shoes provide excellent flexibility and promote healthy foot development.

• Some standout styles for girls include, Eva Fuchsia, a shimmery fuchsia maryjanes with metallic and aqua accents.
• For boys, Benji is the perfect shoe for everyday use. This modern boat shoe is a great addition to your child’s closet.
• Flex ® retails for $89.90 to $139.90.
• Available in sizes EU20 to EU33, for children aged between 1 year and 8 years.

Flex ® now has styles that go up to size EU33!
Due to the remarkable customer popularity of our Flex ® line, we have expanded the size offerings. Select styles are now available in size EU33/US2.

Adventure Line
The very popular Adventure Line has expanded! Like all of the Adventure Line styles, these new styles are not only water-safe and washable, they are lighter and more flexible than other outdoor shoes on the market.

• Features” Made with eco-friendly materials, machine-washable and water-safe, light and flexible.
• Some standout styles for girls include, Dakota, a stylish athletic maryjanes with glitter accents for a girlish touch. Girls love these fun shoes because they can hop in puddles, run through the mud or skip down the sidewalk in these adorable maryjanes.
• For boys, Caleb Brown is a stylish new design with colorful suede and synthetic upper. With DRYZ insole that makes the shoe odor resistant and controls moisture and temperature, Caleb can handle anything your little boy can get into.
• Adventure Line shoes retail at $95.90 to $109.90.
• Available in sizes EU21 to EU33, for children aged between 1 year and 8 years.

About pediped®

pediped® footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and the pediped® footwear system has recently been endorsed by researchers associated with Harvard Medical School and Children’s Hospital Boston.

With over 120 fashion‐forward styles to choose from, pediped® strives to give parents the look they want, at a price they can afford, all the while being healthy for children’s feet.

pediped ® is available at these authorised outlets:
Takashimaya Ngee Ann City • Metro Paragon • OG Albert Complex • OG Orchard Point • Mothercare Centrepoint • Mothercare Forum • Mothercare Marina Square • Mothercare Paragon • Mothercare Vivocity • Shooz 4 Kidz @ United Square B1-56C • Heel & Toe @ Tanglin Mall #02-36/37 • Heel & Toe @ Great World City #03-02/03

Join Little Newton in our fun filled Science Camp in the months of November and December!

Find out all about the Science concepts behind things in our daily lives with the fun activity kits that you get to make and bring home!

For children aged 4 to 12 years old

A.M. Session 9.30am - 12.30pm / P.M. Session 2.45pm - 5.45pm

Early Bird Promotion!
Sign up for Science Camp (1 week) + 1 Term Modular Course to enjoy 10% off total course fees!

Venue: 583 Orchard Road, #05-01, The Forum, Singapore 238884

Call 6733 6818 or email enquiry@thelittlenewtongroup.com

Visit www.littlenewtongroup.com

Adventures @ Hess Education Centre
Nursery      Kindergarten      Primary

Greetings all Explorers!

It is time to prepare for your next expedition:

The voyage of discovery starts off with an exploration of Winter Lands, Winter Creatures, Winter Festivals and our final port of call is the Christmas Carnival

Celebrate the festive season with us as we prepare for and explore festivities around the world.

21 November to 16 December
1 week, 2 week, 3 week & 4 week English & Mandarin Programmes

Part-Time Program
Mandarin or English
Nursery, Kindergarten & Primary
10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm (10 hours)

Bilingual Half-Day Program
Mandarin and English
Nursery, Kindergarten & Primary
10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm (20 hours)

Primary:
Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Speech & Drama, Grammar & Phonics

Kindergarten:
Grammar, Sentence Writing, Phonics, Spelling, Speech & Drama, Reading Comprehension, Arts & Crafts

Nursery:
Speech & Drama, Singing & Movement, Story Telling, Phonics, Sentence Patterns, Listening Comprehension, Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games

Register for a FREE trial and find out more!
Call 6333-6915 or visit www.hess.com.sg

Congratulations to the winner of The Genius Kids and Today’s Motherhood Win Parenting Book - Dad’s Pregnant Too!.

She has won for herself the book Dad’s Pregnant Too!. The name of the winner is as below

- Esther Chua

**Winner will be notified by email/phone individually.

** Terms and Conditions apply

The prize is sponsored by The Genius Kids.

Win a free photo session with Gronow Photography this month.

Simply sign up to our mailing list and Like our Facebook Page. Competition ends on 31st October. The winner will be picked at random and will receive a gift certificate for a free session. Visit our Facebook page for more details:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/gronow.photography
Website: www.gronowphotography.com

Entering Primary 1 is a very exciting time for a child and the parents but it is also a time of great adjustment and transition. Being well prepared and ready for school would make a great start to the exciting learning journey ahead.

How then can parents make sure their child is well-prepared and ready for learning at the next level?

The FIRST thing to understand is that – school readiness is more than and beyond just the academics.

We need to look at readiness in the following aspects:

(i) Cognitive Readiness
Does the child have skills for learning, such as the ability to pay attention without being distracted, understand the teacher’s instructions or being able to read and copy without careless mistakes?

(ii) Physical / Motor Readiness
Does the child have good control over his/her physical self in areas such as balance, coordination, directionality?

(iii) Social Readiness
Does the child have the ability to handle social situations with skills such as taking turns, sharing teachers’ time, following instructions, making friends?

Beyond their ABCs and 123s, we have found that readiness in the above areas also play an important role in the transition to Primary 1. And parents can and should take an active approach to prepare their child in these important skill sets.

Article contributed by Thinkersbox

Date : 29 Oct 2011 (Sat)
Time : 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost : $18 per child inclusive of Free Play & Access to All Booths!

Exclusive! Today’s Motherhood fans receive entry vouchers worth $28 to Peek-A-Boo with every sign-up! Simply quote ‘I’m a Today’s Motherhood fan‘ to enjoy this offer.

Dress your little ones up in fancy costumes to go trick or treating as a family at Peek-A-Boo! What’s more the best costume (as voted by Peek-A-Boo Facebook fans) will receive a free full year membership worth $210!

Highlights For The Night!

• Face Painting Booth
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• Create a Jack-O Lantern
• Witch’s Stew Game
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Sign up today by calling 64408355 or email parties@peekaboo.com.sg!

Awesomekids is looking for the Most Charming Babe below 12mths of age to win a very sweet Sarah dress from Kiwi label YmamaY.

Kindly submit your photos to sales@awesomekids.com.sg by 22nd October and pictures of contestants will be put up on our FaceBook Page on 24 Oct for voting. The babe with the most “likes” wins!

Like us on Facebook to get 15% discount on regular-priced items, get facebook bargain deals and get invited to our store opening which will take place this month at Suntec City Mall.

For more details, check out our website at www.awesomekids.com.sg

Today, the Internet is our children’s favourite ‘playground’. Technology is rapidly changing and so are our children’s engagements online. They visit different websites, try new activities, and create new social networking accounts. In the past, email was widely used by everyone to communicate with one another. Today, most people use built-in messaging on Twitter and Facebook to communicate and socialise. It is our responsibility as parents to help guide and set boundaries so that online risks and threats don’t destroy your child’s reputation or future.

Despite the many advantages and benefits of technology, it also comes with risky repercussions given. Norton Online Family Report 2010 reports that seven in ten children have experienced negative situations online and have been affected by it emotionally. Online safety measures are vital and the most effective way to keep your children safe online. Besides having comprehensive software in place, you also need to have ongoing and open dialogues with them.

Getting your children to tell you about their internet experiences can be quite a task. Parents don’t have to be Internet experts to help their children enjoy the Internet safely. Providing your children with a safe online environment is a lot easier than you think. What is critically effective is to have open conversations with your kids about their online activities, explain and set family rules and then repeat the talk to ensure your children are abreast of all the latest threats and issues affecting the online world.

Five easy questions to get you started:

- What are your friends doing online?
- What are the coolest or newest websites?
-Show me your favourite sites
- Ask about cyberbullying
- When you’ve been online, have you ever seen anything weird or that made you feel uncomfortable?

Nevertheless, at Norton, we’ve learned through our in-depth global research with parents and children, that children want their parents to know more about the Internet. They are also willing to talk to their parents about the web. That is good news. Let’s walk the talk. Talking (two-way conversations), is the easiest way to ensure your family is safe and have responsible online habits. It’s not technical; let’s help give everyone a safer and healthier online experience.

By Effendy Ibrahim Internet Safety Advocate & Director, Consumer Business, Asia, Symantec

This article was first published in Today’s Motherhood Magazine Oct-Nov 11 issue Page 24