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How to revise for PSLE Chinese in the last 30 days
If your child is sitting Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) this year, you are probably somewhere between "we still have time" and full panic…
After National Day Rally 2026, everyone is asking if I will have a third child. Here is my honest answer.
Has anyone asked you yet? Since the National Day Rally last week, I have had a few people half joking and half genuinely curious: "So now that there is…
Thinking about whether or not to hire a helper? Here's how I landed on my decision.
If you are on the fence about hiring a domestic helper in Singapore, I see you. Maybe you feel like you need one, but something is holding you back. It…
Primary 1 Checklist Singapore 2027: What to download, buy, and how much pocket money to give
If your child is starting Primary One next year, I see you. The enrolment exercise for next year’s batch is almost done, so if you are a K2 parent, this…
What is 听写 (Ting Xie)? A Guide for Singapore Parents
听写 is the weekly Chinese spelling test in Singapore primary schools. Here is what is on the list, whether it counts towards grades, and how to help at home — even if you cannot read Chinese.
Three short sessions a week: How my P2 daughter has scored full marks since P1
Three short sessions before each test, not one panic the night before. Two years on, my P2 daughter has full marks in every spelling test since P1.
Six months into Primary One and my daughter loves Chinese. Here is what we did.
If you have a child entering Primary One soon, I know how you're feeling. Before my daughter started P1, I had so many questions running through my head…
How to help your child improve in Chinese (even when you don't speak it and enrichment classes are already piling up)
Chinese is the subject that stresses most Singapore parents out with the main reason because everyone speaks English at home - the kids are more…
The best way to help your child practice 听写 (Ting Xie, Chinese Spelling) - Even if you cannot read Chinese
At the start of every school term, a 听写 ("ting xie") word list comes home. It might stay in the bag, maybe onto the fridge, and then the weeks go by…
How to help your child with spelling tests at home
Preparing for spelling tests for your child does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. With the right approach, it can actually become one of the easier parts of the school week.
Simple meal planning for families: 5 tips to plan your week in 15 minutes
Simple meal planning for families doesn't need to be complicated. With the right system, you can plan your whole week in under 15 minutes.