Some parents who attended our Triple P® Level 2 Webinars sent in their pressing parenting questions. Here are our Family Wellness Trainers’ answers and parenting tips: Jump to the parenting topic you’re interested in: Social Skills Emotion Regulation Positive Discipline Communication Problem Solving Rules & Routines Social Skills 1. Dear Trainer, […]
Published: MAR 22 2021 Nadine Chua MSF looking at piloting service at a Community Link site to better assess demand and sustainability Two of her three sons – one aged eight and the other, nine – are in night-time childcare, and Ms Ivy Koh plans to sign up her five-year-old next year […]
Published: FEB 28 2021 胡洁梅 Hu Jiemei The Ministry of Social and Family Development assessed the needs of 650 low-income families, and community partners have also reflected that night childcare services may be helpful to these families. The authorities will therefore study the possibility of piloting night-time childcare services at a ComLink site […]
Are you ready for a safe-distanced Chinese New Year in 2021? Even with masks on and a limited number of relatives to celebrate with, you can still recreate the joyous occasion of yesteryears in a safe manner. House gatherings are restricted to eight persons and visitations limited to two households a day, but […]
Published: JANUARY 30, 2021 Venessa Lee SINGAPORE – More people could be working nights to try to make up for income loss during the coronavirus pandemic. A fourth centre for night-time caregiving services for children from lower-income families, which is run by charity Morning Star Community Services, opens on Monday (Feb 1) in Toa […]
Setting the tone for starting the school year is important for kids to integrate into their new classes, make good friends and cope well with studies. My daughter is currently in primary six. It’s a big year for her, with PSLE coming up and changes ahead. In my family, routine plays a big […]
It all began in 2005, when I was offered a sponsorship to do culinary studies in the Navy. My passion for cooking was ignited and since then, I’ve moved on to serve in Morning Star Community Services. I enjoy the process from receiving and unpacking the ingredients, to preparing and plating the […]
Children at Morning Star Community Services animating their paper robots with the help of a student-care teacher using a stop motion videography app on the smartphone. PHOTO: TRCL Published: DECEMBER 9 2020 Vivien Ang To kick off, more than 15 Certis staff and 7 BT BAF youth befriend a group of children from […]
Most of us are expecting quieter Christmas celebrations this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun time with your loved ones at home! In our fast-paced environment, with education and career at the forefront of our priorities, we often lack the opportunity to interact with loved ones for extended periods— dinnertime […]
Some parents who attended our Triple P® Level 2 Webinars sent in some questions, so we answer them here for all to benefit: 1. Dear Trainer, I have set up a routine for my son, but whenever there are unexpected things that disrupt the routine, he would start whining and it is difficult […]