Today’s Motherhood

Come join us for a fun-filled week of drama, singing and performing. This year, SRT’s The Little Company will be staging a wonderful new musical based on the classic tale, Jack and the Beanstalk.

As an extension to this exciting show, we are offering our young audience the opportunity to join us for a week of holiday programmes which they can discover the secret of “The Magic Beans” or join the Giant for some “Fee Fi Fo Fun”

Space is limited so hurry and book now!

Information on classes:

The Magic Beans (3 - 5 years old)
21 Nov - 25 Nov 2011 (Mon - Fri), 10am to 12.30pm
Or
28 Nov - 2 Dec 2011 (Mon - Fri), 10am to 12.30pm
Fee: $425 including a ticket for Jack and the Beanstalk

Fee Fi Fo FUN! (6 - 9 year olds)
28 Nov - 2 Dec (Mon - Fri), 2pm to 5pm
Fee: $450 including a ticket for Jack and the Beanstalk

* Mastercard(R) holders and Starhub customers enjoy 10% discount

Click here to book a slot now!

Special 30% discount off + FREE download of Readeez songs worth S$13 for every set of 3 Readeez DVD titles!

Check out the following Great Deals Singapore

Highlights

30% Discount On Readeez DVDs And Free Songs Download. $33.40 Instead of $47.70!

• 30% discount off orders of every full set of 3 Readeez titles - Vol 1 -3 (Usual price: $47.70)
• FREE download of Readeez songs worth $13 (a code will be given to download online)
• Truly entertaining original songs and characters in Readeez that kids adore! The more they watch, the more they learn
• Words are the stars. Text is the dominant element onscreen. Big, clear text. Readeez are more like books than they are like other videos
• Use of breakthrough technique- SyllableSync. Kids both see and hear each syllable of each word Simultaneously

To get this deal, visit Great Parenting Deals

The Fine Print

• Limited to 100 Sets exclusively for Today’s Motherhood readers
• Coupons are transferrable but non-refundable
• Coupon is valid till 30 Nov 2011
• Customer can choose to self collect or local courier delivery (only during office hours)
• For local courier delivery, there will be a charge of S$3
• Arrangements will be made by merchant. Please update contact details upon registration

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Hess Education Centre Free Trials for Play Group, Nursery, Kindergarten and Primary
English OR Mandarin Enrichment

Enrichment Details

• Speaking proficiency & confidence
• Dialogues / Role-play / Drama
• Vocabulary, spelling
• Grammar and sentence patterns
• First-steps creative writing
• Phonics & Sight words
• Reading & Listening Comprehension
• Songs & Chants

Hess Education Centre Free Trials for Primary Creative Writing

Creative Writing Details

• Brainstorming skills
• Oral techniques & practice
• Spelling
• Grammar
• Composition & writing techniques
• Variety of writing styles
• Reading Comprehension
• Public Speaking

The goal of the Speech & Writing Competition is to provide participants with the opportunity to perform publicly and to discover their own abilities in a challenging situation. In the competition, students are judged on their ability to both write creatively and perform it as a speech in front of an audience. We believe that each contestant that stands on the stage has learnt the true value of confidence, courage and determination.

Please visit www.hess.com.sg/english/primary/creativewriting/index.shtml for more information or call 6333-6915!

With Wild Animal Baby Explorers, the entire natural world is revealed in such up-close, glorious detail that viewers can practically see, smell, touch, and taste it!

Join intrepid wildlife Explorers Skip, Izzy, Benita, and Sammy, along with the guidance of the supportive and spirited Miss Sally, as they travel on the land or deep in the oceans, high up in a wind-tossed tree or even higher up in the sky.

From ants to zebras, from aardvarks to zooplankton, the natural world teems with life. Each episode is a kid-relatable story-telling session. Each volume explores:

• Volume 1 – Kangaroos, Birds and Oak Trees
• Volume 2 – Beetles, Dolphins, Canadian Geese, Elk, and Monarch Butterflies
• Volume 3 – Pandas, Koalas, Monkeys, Hippopotamuses, Turtles, Bears, Foxes and Moose
• Volume 4 – Frogs, Leaf Cutter Ants, Zebras and Giraffes
• Volume 5 – Crabs, Seahorses, Snails, Tortoises, Koalas and Spiders
• Volume 6 – Caterpillars, Iguanas, Porcupines, Lionfish, Sea Urchin and Coyotes
• Volume 7 – Jellyfish, Anemones, Octopuses, Squid, Cuttlefish, Lizards, Iguanas, Crocodiles, Alligators and Bears
• Volume 8 – Rainforests, Animal communication and sleep, Otters, Animal that lay eggs and Animals that live upside down

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Updated 24 Dec 2011
Thank you for your participation. The Top 5 Voted Entries in our Coverpage Baby Photo Contest are as below

1. Elise Chong (725) (Coverpage Winner)
2. Benjamin Luca Haller (382) 2nd
3. Falisha Nadya (97) 3rd
4. Koh Yu-En (208) 4th
5. Itish Singh (556) 5th

Their photos taken will be published in February March 2012 issue of The New Age Parents Online Parenting Magazine and the winner will be the Coverpage Model of the same issue.

Today’s Motherhood Coverpage Photo Contest Oct/Nov 2011 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

(Existing members need not sign up again. New members need to check your email after signup to confirm subscription)

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

- The Top 5 winners of the Coverpage Photo Contest will get prizes sponsored by Photography by Yew Kwang and Today’s Motherhood

- The First Prize winner’s photo will be featured on Today’s Motherhood Online Magazine Coverpage

1st Prize Winner
- Coverpage Model for Today’s Motherhood Online Parenting Magazine Singapore Feb / Mar 2012
- Photography by Yew Kwang package
* Up to 45 minutes of shoot in studio
* 2 different outfits (self provide)
* 10 high resolution images in CD ROM
* Value of package - $128

2nd to 3rd prizes
- Photography by Yew Kwang packages worth $128

4th to 5th prizes
- Photography by Yew Kwang vouchers worth $48

For details of 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 : 30 Nov 2011

This Baby Photo Contest is held together with Photography by Yew Kwang.

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
(Note: Rotate the photos before submission)

For enquires, please email support@todaysmotherhood.com

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Oh Siew May was born in 1971 with cerebal palsy, a disorder that affects muscular control and body movements. She attended the Spastic Children’s Association School, and with strong determination and perseverance, she was the second student from the school to complete her Primary School Leaving Examinations, qualifying her for Express Stream at St Hilda’s Secondary School.

On April 2005, Siew May proved herself to be a conqueror when she climbed to the summit of Mount Kinabalu. Siew May is the author of her biography, ‘Scaling Walls - My Story’. The book has been published in both Chinese and English. We spoke to her to find out more about her experience as a child with special needs growing up in Singapore.

Can you tell us more about yourself?

My name is Oh Siew May. I am born with cerebral palsy which results in uncontrollable muscle and unclear speech. I grew up in a poor family with three sisters and a brother. I am the youngest in the family. Since young, I led a challenging life, because while I was born with speech impairment, I also had to care for my sister who is mentally disabled.

You aspired to be mainstreamed. Why did you want to be mainstreamed?

I wanted to be the same like the rest of the kids out there. I have a dream to learn more so that I can have a good education and get a job. I want to prove that being disabled is not being “unabled” too. Given a chance, people with disabilities can be somebody too.

How did the people around you react to this thought?

Some teachers were doubtful because I was then not doing well academically. However, some were supportive and encouraging and there were teachers who believed in me. These teachers helped me along the way.

How was the process like for you to achieve this goal?

It was very tough then because I had to study and work twice as much as others, I also needed to attend to my sick and bedridden mother and my sister with mental disabilities.

How was your experience when you were finally mainstreamed?

When I finally got into St Hilda’s Secondary School, life was totally different. I needed to get use to the cruel world. On the first day of school, I was treated like alien from outer space. Students were both curious and amazed as I was the only special kid there. Some mocked at me and imitated the way I talk and walk. I felt so lonely and I did not have any friends for the past few hours of school. Fortunately, I was blessed because I met a teacher who became the kindest friend I ever had there. She helped me through the journey.

What are your thoughts towards *inclusion?

It should be good idea because currently there is too little education and exposure offered to for the young to understand those who are different. Kids are born with curiosity and they will wonder why some kids look different from them, or “weird”. Hence I believe if the kids are exposed more, they will learn to accept differences of others, which will also help them to become a better person in a long run. It is a win-win situation whereby both kids who are disabled and normal kids will benefit. It may not be easy but it is not impossible.

*Inclusion: Students with special needs share the same learning environment with typically developing students and support is given and adaptations are made to facilitate their learning

Some parents are concerned that by placing children with special needs in the same classroom as typically developing children, they may hinder the progression of the class learning? What is your take one this?

I doubt this will happen. In fact, I think it will inspire them to do more. When the special kids can do better than them, they will be motivated to want to do more, Also, in order for the special kids to be placed in the mainstream schools, they should have certain capabilities to study. Hence by doing so, it will not hinder the learning process of the class.

Similarly, some educators believe that by having an inclusive learning environment, it is a win-win situation for both children with special needs, and typically developing children. What do you think are the benefits for both parties?

I believe that the kids will learn to be more caring and accepting towards each other and will become better human beings.

What is one misconception that people often have regarding children with special needs that you would like to share with the general public?

Very often when I walk and talk on the street, people may think I am crazy or I am mentally retarded. They stare hard at me and some even walk away when they see me. They do not bother to hear me out and what they have is a wrong concept and misunderstanding. I can understand their concern, but think about this, if the same happened to you, how would you feel? One should more accepting. It is really unfair to judge others by appearance or by the way they talk. Being disabled is not a choice. If I have a choice, I would not want to be born like this. Being disabled is not “unabled”, they are someone special too.

Do you have any word of encouragement for parents with children with special needs?

Special kids can also be somebody if they are given a chance. People may not understand your child, but as parents, you should be the first to believe in them, trusting them and bringing them up with your love and care. Do not feel ashamed or discouraged, for everyone is born for a purpose, so bring your kid up with an encouraging and supportive heart and passion.

Any final words you would like to say to our readers out there?

Everyone is here for a purpose, special kids are just like you and me. They have minds and hearts. Sometimes they might seem to be in their own world, but they are still human with flesh and blood.

Siew May’s books can be purchased for $10 at the following locations: Pathlight School, Bollywood Veggies Farm Singapore & Artichoke café. Alternatively, purchases can be made by e-mail to: scalingwalls.siewmay@gmail.com. A portion of the sale proceeds will be donated to Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore.

Very far away, sprouts a little village full of mushroom-shaped houses and within, live the Smurfs. Blue-skinned and dressed in white trousers and caps, these easy-going, happy and peaceful bunch are no taller than three apples high. Join the Smurfs in their constant run-in and adventures with the nasty wizard, Gargamel. This TV series is a true classic suitable for all in the family!

Product Information
Total No. of Volumes : 8 Volumes
Release Date: 29th September 2011
Recommended Retail Price: $24.90 per volume
Target Audience: 3 years & above
Running Time: approx. 96 minutes per DVD
Language/Subtitles: English

To get the DVDs, visit www.innoform.com.sg/innokidz

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GymnAdemics is offering 30 class sessions for $1500 which comes with a free Ben and Bella Set. Available only while stocks last.

The Ben and Bella set is an immersive language approach to introduce children to English, Pronunciation, Vocabulary and Essential Phrases. It will provide your children the opportunity to learn how to speak and understand english in a fun way.

Although, we don’t recommend children being exposed to DVDs, we understand that there are instances that it is necessary but in moderation wherein allowing them to watch for 15 to 20 minutes of informative programs. Ben and Bella is what we recommend parents to show their children because this program would provide them plenty of intellectual stimulation through various pathways such as visual, auditory and tactile.

To know more about Ben and Bella, see attachment and visit http://benandbella.com

To find out more about the promotion, call us at 6659-0307 / 08 or visit us at www.GymnAdemics.com

Best Regards,

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On 6 Oct 2009, we had our very first fan in Today’s Motherhood Facebook Page. Today (6 Oct 2011), we have a whole community of wonderful mothers here. On this occasion, we would like to ask you to share “What does motherhood means to you?“

Here are what our parents say

Nilzalyn Nurhan: Motherhood is God’s Gift and its Lifetime Commitment Career. Priceless & Precious! :) happy 2yrs to u!

Marcus Brendan: motherhood is tough. 24 hrs x 7 with no rest. you taste the bitter and hope for the sweet later.

Poovani Ezekiel: Motherhood-a journey full of love, laughter, wisdom, care, concern, and moments which lasts forever and cannot be forgotten.

Jasmin Ho: Motherhood is a lifetime commitment. You go through all the possible tough times & get to enjoy the happiness in small doses.

Bibiana Pang: Motherhood is a blessed experience which comes with lots of sacrifices.

Karuna Premchandani-Mirpuri: Motherhood is a journey with the steepest learning curve. Motherhood means so much to me that I started writing a journal about my newborn son and his newborn mother.

Gayathri Janardanan: Motherhood is a an experience of unconditional love and sacrifices, that makes ones life worth living :)

Honey Cadiz Javier: Motherhood a complete evolution on a womens life. It changes everything you used to be. A 24/7 career & commitment of Love. A mothers’ LOVE could never be replace & repaid. Love That is Genuine, True, & Forever.

Erin Ng: No “pain “( labour pains ) no gain ( watching our kid grow healthily n happily )

Emily Ng: Bliss!!..;))

Stacy Chong: A 24-7 ‘job’ with no leave but a most fulfilling and satisfying ‘career’ ever had. The most wonderful experience that no resume can ever record.

May Mei: Motherhood means a lifetime commitment of tender, love, care, anger, forgive and forget…

Alice Tan: Motherhood requires commitment, sacrifices, patience etc… But it’s a fun & fulfilling job! I’m enjoying my Motherhood!!! (((:

Ciheal Heng: Motherhood is all about testing your patience and pushing it to the limit! Lol

Reese Ong: ‎6 Oct 2009 is my beloved girl’s birthday! Happy 2 years and more to come!

Sharon Lavender: Motherhood is not just being a great mum, its also being a great wife because the foundation of parenthood is built on the strength of marriage.

Wendy Tan: it’s yet another chapter of my life. but a really wonderful one. i know it before it even begun and i still feel the same way. it’s amazing how it’s tough as it’s the start of a responsibilty and learning journey for a lifetime yet so blissful, fufilling and enriching. i feel so blessed! :)

Frida Jonatan: motherhood, make me do things that I can’t even imagine i will be able to do it before, either have the strength or will power, patience too. its 24/7 job without salary or sick leave. happy anniversary ;)

Sharon Lavender: Forgot to say , one of the greatest character training journey!

Vicky Leong: Motherhood teaches me to be a better person…more patient, more loving, more forgiving, more caring and etc…I thank God for the 2 wonderful gifts that he has bless me with. They complete my life :)

Angel Lim: Motherhood makes my life meaningful and complete. It is a journey that brings surprises, smiles & wonderful memories each & everyday . It is a magical experience that empowers one the extra energy / strength to serve this lifetime commitment.

Madelene Cassandra Tan: You are not a real woman until you become a mother & go through raising up your children.

Today’s Motherhood: Thank you mummies for sharing. Love every single one of them :)

For more on the original thread, visit http://www.facebook.com/todaysmotherhoodfans/posts/10150310417616876

Fisher Price Infant to Toddler Rocker Super Special! ONLY at S$99 nett instead of S$169.90!!

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Highlights

42% Off Fisher Price Infant to Toddler Rocker! ONLY at S$99 nett instead of S$169.90!!

• SPECIAL exclusive discount given to Today’s Motherhood readers
• Adjustable features allow the newborn-to-toddler portable rocker to grow with baby
• Baby can choose from two toys for endless entertainment while sitting still
• Includes soothing vibrations
• For ages: birth-5 years

To get this deal, visit Great Parenting Deals

The Fine Print

• Product is assembled and ready to use. Brand new without boxes. Plastic-wrapped.
• Coupon is transferable and not refundable
• Price comes with free delivery within Singapore
• Customer is responsible for giving the right address when registering/purchasing
• Comes in Standard Model or Precious Planet Model till stocks last

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