Tag Archives: kids

What Do Kids Like? Through the Generations

Posted on September 8, 2022 by bookjunkie

When I was a kid the most fun I had was with my cousins, aunties and uncles. Wish I could relive just that part of my childhood. It was so sweet and joyous. We played cards like seven diamonds, ‘crocodile … Continue reading →

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Anxiety: Why Am I Wired This Way?

Posted on April 1, 2022 by bookjunkie

My brain has been wired by trauma to always think of the worse possible outcome, so that I can be prepared. I’m constantly in fight or flight mode. It’s a terrible state to be in and I wish I wasn’t … Continue reading →

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June School Holidays: Dinosaurs Everywhere

Posted on June 6, 2015 by bookjunkie

I went to two malls and at both places saw Dinosaur exhibits.  First at One KM which has an adventure component which looked kinda scary to me – walking a rope with a safety harness far off the ground. And … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 4, 2015 by bookjunkie

Saw these Easter treats at Marks & Spenser, Raffles City.

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Disney Christmas at Changi Airport

Posted on December 24, 2014 by bookjunkie

I think the airport is going to be extra crowded with kids just going there to play. There’s a humongous bouncy castle plus disney characters like Mickey and Minnie. Saw this at Terminal 2.

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Finally Did it: River Safari

Posted on June 13, 2014 by bookjunkie

The River Safari is a mixture of an aquarium and a zoo. I enjoyed the it more than I thought I would. I’m not usually an outdoorsy type of person. My favourite exhibits would be the pandas, red pandas (more … Continue reading →

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Peekaboo Books

Posted on January 10, 2014 by bookjunkie

I love Children’s Books that are well made. Gonna start writing about my favourite ones.

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Wish I Had a Playhouse when I was Little…

Posted on January 8, 2014 by bookjunkie

But back then the back of the couch was fine. There sure are some amazing playhouses in Singapore but they do come with a hefty price tag. Playtents are cheaper (Ikea) but I was attracted to this sturdier pretty one … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Free iPad Apps for Toddlers

Posted on November 21, 2013 by bookjunkie

Ironically after writing a post about the hazards of being connected (due to the ease and portability of devices), I also wrote about my favourite free ipad apps for toddlers. Yes there are advantages we can’t ignore and we have … Continue reading →

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City Square for Kiddie Stuff

Posted on May 16, 2013 by bookjunkie

These days I’m interested in shopping – if it’s for baby or kiddie stuff. Recently I found that City Square is one such place.

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Happiness Gift that Banishes Negativity for a While

Posted on March 25, 2013 by bookjunkie

I need an off switch for my mind. Here I am, awake at 4am and unable to go back to sleep due to worry. What better to do than to compose a blog post. Haven’t been updating the blog lately … Continue reading →

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Children in Hanoi During Tet

Posted on March 9, 2013 by bookjunkie

The children in Hanoi were enchanting, posing for their parents during the Tet festival. The Vietnamese people seem to be very family oriented and I noticed they were very gentle and loving with their kids. Here were children tucking into … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2013 in Singapore: What to Do With the Kids?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by bookjunkie

Wrote about it at Guillaume’s parenting blog, White as Milk. Included details about fun things like lion dances, although my favourite since age 3 has been the dragon dance. There are scheduled events, but the most fun is coming across impromptu … Continue reading →

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What’s there for Kids at the New Chinatown Point?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by bookjunkie

Wrote about it at White as Milk. Also shared what disgusting meal I used to love as a kid. You’ll be pretty grossed out. Would love to hear what odd food you favoured as a child that you find disgusting … Continue reading →

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Enthralled by the Japanese New Year Celebrations at Liang Court

Posted on January 8, 2013 by bookjunkie

I love the way Liang Court does things and they confirm again and again why they remain my favourite place to hang out. I’m in love with everything Japanese so I may be a tad biased. Every time I come … Continue reading →

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Sofia’s 11 Questions

Posted on January 4, 2013 by bookjunkie

Another fun interview I did, answering Sofia’s 11 Questions. You can head on over here to check it out.

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Childhood Activities in the 70’s

Posted on December 26, 2012 by bookjunkie

These days the activities of children seem to be so commercialized. Wrote about my 70’s childhood and it made me think about simpler days when we made up our games and those lovely sand pits at the playground. Very hard … Continue reading →

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What is the Most Important Value you Would Teach Your Child?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by bookjunkie

I feel very strongly about good values. Seems to be lacking sometimes in this material world. Or replaced by lousy ones (good to be aggressive?) in the chase for more power or money which I don’t think is very good … Continue reading →

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I Adore the Cafes at Cluny Court

Posted on September 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

I only recently discovered that the new Botanic Gardens entrance is much nearer to Cluny Court than the Botanic Gardens Visitor’s Centre Cafe and the Cafes here are much nicer too. I would come again to Gastronomia Da Paolo and … Continue reading →

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Art by Kids at Bay Front MRT

Posted on September 16, 2012 by bookjunkie

Took this some time ago and forgot about it. Decided it was time for a short post to appreciate the art at our MRT Stations.

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Bras Basah Complex: A Cool Place for Books, Stationery & Art Supplies

Posted on September 5, 2012 by bookjunkie

Bras Basah Complex has been around for ages, since I was a kid in the 80’s. It’s the place you go to for books and art supplies. I hadn’t visited this place for a few years and this time, everywhere … Continue reading →

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Gardens by the Bay: The Cloud Dome

Posted on July 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

I am so thrilled to find out on twitter that my posts about Gardens by the Bay may actually be useful for someone out there who hasn’t made a visit yet. Before I write about the taller Cloud Dome I … Continue reading →

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