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AquaBambinos – Swimming Lessons for Kids in Singapore

Like most parents, my husband and I are drawn to the many benefits of swimming lessons for kids. My sons, Nathen (1.5 yrs old) and Daniel (4 yrs old), are now currently going for swimming lessons at AquaBambinos. I post updates on his progress every week on my Instagram account (@ngjuann)! :) Read on to find a discount code for a 50% off 1 time swim class for your child at AquaBambinos. AquaBambinos Swim School AquaBambinos is a swim school that holds…

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Ju Ann Travel With Kids

Parents, Don’t Leave For Your Flight Without This!

JetKids BedBox – Travelling as a family with young kids can be stressful no matter how experienced or how well-behaved your children are. The unfamiliar surroundings, the strangers, the waiting time, it all can take its toll on even the most well behaved junior. Like most parents, I, too spend a lot of effort trying my best to ensure their flight (or mine rather) experience is as comfortable as well. I am quite the crazy mom, I bring heaps of…

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Ju Ann Travel With Kids

What You Need To Know About The All-New Cartoon Network Wave!

If you’re a fan of Cartoon Network‘s cartoon characters, this is one cruise you cannot miss! Soon, you’ll be able to set sail on a fully-branded Cartoon Network cruise ship called Cartoon Network Wave from Singapore in late 2018! Set to make it’s maiden voyage from its home port in Singapore in late 2018, the Cartoon Network Wave cruise liner is inspired by Cartoon Network’s universe of well-loved characters from iconic shows such as Adventure Time, Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears…

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Ju Ann Travels

Singaporean Parents Most Likely To Leave Children Behind For A Vacation

As modern day millennial parents, our love for travel and see the world together didn’t stop. But it did take a long pause when we were blessed with 2 young kids because the thought of travelling with children was plain scary! In a recent Expedia.com.sg Study, they released some interesting findings which I thought is worth sharing here. Travelling with children is a topic that’s very relevant to me. As a millennial parent to 2 young kids, we often struggle to…

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Ju Ann Parenting

How My 4 Year Old Did At A Phonics Enrichment Class ➽ Curious Thoughts Academy

How’s everyone here! I had a reader tell me the other day that my last post about my kids was too long ago. Thank you for checking in on me. Life’s been super busy with 2 active young boys. Daniel for one, has been learning Jolly Phonics at Curious Thoughts Academy and I’ve been really proud of his progress. Read about the Jolly Phonics at Curious Thoughts Academy here. The Jolly Phonics framework taught at Curious Thoughts is offered by Victoria Charlton, a…

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Ju Ann Parenting

The Importance Of Playing Outdoors With My Kids

Outdoor play for kids is a big part of healthy growth, learning and development for them. Last weekend, we took the kids out to the big grass field near home to fly a kite, and ride a bike. It was such good fun This was how I grew up back in Malaysia and now, because we live in Singapore without a garden, we don’t really bring the kids out for some outdoor fun often enough. Outdoor play for kids is…

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Ju Ann Perspectives on Motherhood

Remember You Before You Became A Mom

Raising kids, working, caring for your elderly parents, running a household, mothers pretty much have to do it all these days. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? In all this “doing”, there’s one thing that’s definitely not happening: Moms these days are so busy taking care of everyone else that they often neglect to take care of themselves. Read also: I make a better employee as a mom I juggle between a full-time job, running the household, and raising 2 young kids. My husband…

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Ju Ann Parenting

Fedora L3 Stroller Review: Foldable & Reclines Fully!

I’ve had the Fedora L3 Stroller for about 6 months now and it’s high time I gave some airtime to our trusty go-to stroller. Fedora is not new to our family. We have the Fedora S7 Stroller which we love for its huge size and comfort. It’s great for long walks but not the most compact for travelling on public transport. But we really like the quality that the Fedora brand offers. We were looking forward to Fedora’s launch of their L3…

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