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Mums@Work- Networking Day on 11th Nov

11th November was a day I had marked in my calendar since the last 1 month for it was to be MY day - my day both as a Mum and as someone who is recognized for being more than just a Mum. It was to be my day when I could step out of the house, meet enterprising Mums, mums who are having a second go at their careers or or self-starters of home-grown businesses. It was a Networking Day for mums-like me organized by a Mumpreneur Sher-li Torrey, founder of Mums@work (Singapore) whom I had only known through mails and sharing of articles. I was looking forward to socialize for fun and network for business. I was hoping to pick up some tips on how to balance my life which is a constant tussle between what I want to achieve some day and the household duties which consume me every day. To be honest I was a little nervous too; after all it had been 4 long years since I was attending a gathering of people who are not family or friends- at least not yet. When I reached the venue and looked at th...

Playhouse Disney - for preschoolershttp://www.suite101.com/content/playhouse-disney---a-good-tv-viewing-choice-for-preschoolers-a300984

I have been always wary even skeptical about TV programs wanting to protect my son from negative influence. But as he grew older, I knew I could not entirely banish TV from his life only limit it and filter it. Fortunately, we shifted to Singapore where I discovered Playhouse Disney Asia - a lovely basket of children's programs -educative, entertaining and engaging! I am happy to explore a child's world with my son on Playhouse Disney for 2 hours everyday, whoopie! Read on for my latest suite article on Playhouse Disney and why I think it's perfect for preschoolers.