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Some very difficult questions worth thinking about Some very difficult questions worth thinking about. 

Modernity and AI is changing the way we live, but it can’t replace is physical presence. Inefficiency. The rupture and repair that strengthens relationships. The sacred space of humans sitting in silence together. 

It cannot change time. And relationships are built on the currency of time.
When you hear @dyson_sg , what do you think of? A When you hear @dyson_sg , what do you think of? A handheld vacuum, probably?

When Dyson first launched their cordless handheld vacuums, the technology took the world by storm. Till today, the flagship product continues to impress with its usability and simplicity. The simplest little feature (the green light) could well be the most unique and valuable feature of this gadget. If you’ve tried it, do you agree? 

#DysonCollectivePlus #DysonSG #DysonHome
Who knew that hesitantly letting a 2yo help out in Who knew that hesitantly letting a 2yo help out in the kitchen would one day lead to relying on the now-almost-5yo for actual help to get food on the table for the family?

The early days of “kitchen help” were full of spills and messes, lots of cleaning and subpar food. But somehow, days became years, and one day last week when I had to hold the sticky baby, my almost-5yo volunteered to help me with dinner prep. “Don’t worry, I know how to do it myself”, she said. 

And know she did. 

In today’s world of endless enrichment classes and “things your child should know”, it’s easy to forget that the best place to learn is within the community and safety of the home. To contribute meaningfully to the family and the home we live in. To grow alongside adults who are still learning. (The bread we were making in this photo didn’t turn out because the flour had gone bad. Part and parcel of learning together.)

Let us prepare the next generation for the Real World. The one where tummies get hungry and need to be fed, skin gets scraped and needs to be washed, and hearts get hurt and need to be held. The ordinary things. The things that make us human.
We love our Yoto mini players, but buying audio ca We love our Yoto mini players, but buying audio cards can be overwhelming. We usually offer a limited number of cards to each child at a time, but they can request for other cards if they have something specific they’d like to listen to. 

Over the years, the Yoto players have brought hours of stories to our children’s ears. Here’s where we get most of our audio!

For more about our Yoto use, check out my IG story highlight on my profile.
June holidays are special. Unlike the year-end bre June holidays are special. Unlike the year-end break, they don’t coincide with festivities or a time when adults in Singapore usually take a holiday (unless they have school going kids). It’s one of the best months to be a kid in Singapore, imo. Lots of fun (and many free) programmes specially tailored to children. 

Yes, nature in temperate countries is generally more comfortable. But our heat and humidity gives rise to a biodiversity unparalleled by any place outside the tropics. While we do enjoy travel, having fun and engaging in and with our country builds relationship with the land, culture and people, and deepens the rootedness the children feel here. 

The kids also look forward to events that happen specially during the holidays — forest school, sleepover at the grandparents’, visiting dad’s office. These traditions mark the passing of time, and chart growth. 

Not pictured, lots of time doing “nothing” at home, reading, crafts, and trips to the zoo, parks and museums.

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