Am reviving this chat, in case there are SAHMs here who would like a support network. I was always a wfh mom; my youngest is in sec school now! I’m from the editorial field so it has always been easier to find home-based work. The early motherhood days were a bit lonely for me, as not many people in my social circle were married, and even fewer had kids. But there were a lot of informal groups at the time, such as moms who would arrange to meet at play spaces, or moms who would host learning events in their home. I guess now we would call these “third spaces,” and it helped a lot. If there are other stay-home or wfh moms here, do pop in to chat!

@sharonkhoo I think that really says something about our learning culture, that “just for fun” is not quite the expectation! But in our fam, and with my networks, we do a lot of “just for fun” stuff

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For dialysis access, I would recommend looking for a vascular surgeon with experience in AV fistula surgery, as this can be an important part of preparing for dialysis. My dad had swelling, discomfort and more visible veins in his arm, and he was diagnosed with a vascular access problem before starting dialysis. Dr Sujit Singh Gill assessed his condition and performed the AV fistula surgery. He also guided us through the process, which helped us understand what to expect and made the whole situation feel less overwhelming. Based on our experience, he is someone I would consider when looking for a best vascular doctor in Singapore. ️

@sharonkhoo Just noticed this old post! In SG, especially for kids, hobbies stop becoming fun very quickly because suddenly it becomes about “oh can you DSA for that,” “how can you get to the next level” etc. I was caught up with that when the kids were younger, but also they genuinely seemed to have some flair for their sports (gymnastics, badminton) + resilience to go through the training. Some of the relationships with our enrichment trainers felt more transactional, but we met this elderly man at a CC and he was very passionate about badminton! He taught my son the basics, and my son joined the school team (that’s when we scaled down lessons with him and had to pay for the $$$ classes). Eventually my son lost interest in competing, and I contacted this coach again. After some time, he told us that since he’s taught my son everything he knows, they can just be sparring partners. All I need to do is book the courts, which I try to do every week

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone had the above titled experience? I hope to relate my dad’s experience which can serve as a warning to future employers. My elderly dad is close to 90 years old. A helper was engaged to take care of both my parents. The helper accused my dad of molestation to get out of the job. Police came and took her away from my dad’s place while interrogating him. I believe the agency has aided her as she is new and wouldn’t have dared come out with such a scheme without advise. My dad was under stress and felt helpless while the helper was placed in a comfortable home and will be given a temporary work with a hotel whilst earning more pay and having 2 days off. Meanwhile, my dad and his address was blacklisted and we couldn’t hire any helper to care for my bed ridden mum. We had to appeal to MP for help as MOM was insistance on the ban. There is no recourse in our law for this false accusation. We hired a defence lawyer which cost $5K++. I regretted hiring as there is no recourse and its a waste of money. I had to accompany my dad to police station for statements. After close to a year, the police decided not to proceed with the case and the helper’s agency forfeited all our fees without replacement as they claim it was in the contract but couldn’t show us where it was written. This is clearly a loop hole exploited by agency and I hope to see if anyone had the same encounter. I hope the relevant authorities can look into this loop hole and prevent more employers from suffering this scam.

I bought their frozen salmon chunks from pickme.sg and make porridge with it. 1kg 18++ like not bad…

@modernPtwoI I’ve worked from home since my kids were little (they’re both teens now), so I’ve generally favoured outsourcing, within our budget. The periods that go over budget will immediately feel stressful, so something will have to go. But agreed that with languages, it’s about daily use. Unfortunately I couldn’t really keep that up for Chinese, although we tried watching cartoons dubbed in Mandarin (with subtitles and at 0.75x). In secondary school, it might be easier to make decisions about when extra help is needed. My daughter took over managing her own studies from Sec 1, with only CL2 tuition over Zoom until her IB exams. My son also still has CL2 tuition, but doubt we’ll use that grade. We keep the tutoring as my son is close to his tutor, treats him like a friend/mentor, and I think the human connection is valuable too. Our tutor is also pretty busy these days, so tutoring happens once or twice a month now.

Hey Kiasuparents, We’re Bit by Bit Coding, a groundup that teaches Python for free. No catch, no fees, no experience prerequisites, and no “premium track” hidden behind paywalls. Our mission is to remove financial barriers to deep technical literacy. BbB acts as the zero-cost capstone bridge for passionate students, teaching them data structures, object-oriented programming, and foundational AI/ML at zero cost. We are recognised under the BAGUS Together ecosystem (an initiative by NVPC, Temasek Foundation, and Tote Board), supported by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (under MCCY), and currently run our main cohorts out of *SCAPE Singapore. We’re also an official programme under Temasek Foundation’s OSCAR Fund. Our work is supported by partners like MSF ComLink+ and Club Rainbow. Term 2 starts mid-July Taster: 4-weeks, no selection tests, no commitment! (Try out the BbB pedagogy, build bonds with like-minded youth, tackle interesting problems, and build the foundation for the next step.) After the four weeks, we’ll ask you if you want to continue. We select the cohort for the 12-weeks from our taster. Slots are highly limited to keep the student-to-tutor ratio low, so that every student can get the best support. Beginner -> Intermediate: 12-weeks, handpicked group of highly-motivated students who want to learn to code and benefit the community. (Our flagship Python programme designed by our highly experienced tutors and industry experts. Highly beginner-friendly, yet rigorous enough for you to build things for the causes you care about.) DON’T MISS OUT: Students who finish our Python core will be offered placements in our future AI/ML and robotics courses, developed and delivered in conjunction with highly experienced industry experts. What you’ll actually learn: Weeks 1–4 (Taster): Python basics — variables, control flow, loops Weeks 5–16 (Beginner→Intermediate): Lists, dicts, functions, File I/O, recursion, sorting algorithms, OOP, linked lists, binary trees — and a 3-week hackathon with prizes Who’s this for? Anyone aged 13–22. Sec 1, sec 4, JC, Poly, ITE or Homeschool. If you’ve never touched code or you’ve been messing around in Scratch and want something real, this is it. Our past cohorts had >75% first-time coders. You don’t need prior experience! What you need: A laptop (or Chromebook/iPad + keyboard) Curiosity Commitment to show up for the lessons Willingness to uplift your community What you don’t need: Money (it’s free) Good grades Experience with coding Why we exist: We filled the gap between free intro programmes (Code for Fun, Code in the Community — mostly Scratch) and private enrichment that costs hundreds a month. We’re recognised under BAGUS Together (NVPC, Temasek Foundation, Tote Board), supported by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO, MCCY) and an official programme of the OSCAR fund by the Temasek Foundation. Our tutor team boasts volunteer tutors from NUS, NTU, SP, NYP, HCI and VJC, as well as industry experts. We’re building a community of inspiring students, professionals and changemakers looking to create a space for youths to explore, to learn, to grow, and then to love. For far too long, coding has been locked behind stereotypes (of what it is, and who gets to learn it) and expensive programmes. Bit by Bit aims to shatter those misconceptions and build a community of like-minded youths and mentors who believe that coding is not just a hobby, but a tool for tangible social change. We believe that Bit by Bit is, in some tangible, meaningful way, a revolution in the way that we think about coding, and about who gets to learn it. Come learn a new skill! Register: https://www.bbbcoding.org/apply IG: @bbbcoding Questions: DM us, comment below, or through www.bbbcoding.org/contact

Hey Kiasuparents, We’re Bit by Bit Coding, a groundup that teaches Python for free. No catch, no fees, no experience prerequisites, and no “premium track” hidden behind paywalls. Our mission is to remove financial barriers to deep technical literacy. BbB acts as the zero-cost capstone bridge for passionate students, teaching them data structures, object-oriented programming, and foundational AI/ML at zero cost. We are recognised under the BAGUS Together ecosystem (an initiative by NVPC, Temasek Foundation, and Tote Board), supported by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (under MCCY), and currently run our main cohorts out of *SCAPE Singapore. We’re also an official programme under Temasek Foundation’s OSCAR Fund. Our work is supported by partners like MSF ComLink+ and Club Rainbow. Term 2 starts mid-July Taster: 4-weeks, no selection tests, no commitment! (Try out the BbB pedagogy, build bonds with like-minded youth, tackle interesting problems, and build the foundation for the next step.) After the four weeks, we’ll ask you if you want to continue. We select the cohort for the 12-weeks from our taster. Slots are highly limited to keep the student-to-tutor ratio low, so that every student can get the best support. Beginner -> Intermediate: 12-weeks, handpicked group of highly-motivated students who want to learn to code and benefit the community. (Our flagship Python programme designed by our highly experienced tutors and industry experts. Highly beginner-friendly, yet rigorous enough for you to build things for the causes you care about.) DON’T MISS OUT: Students who finish our Python core will be offered placements in our future AI/ML and robotics courses, developed and delivered in conjunction with highly experienced industry experts. What you’ll actually learn: Weeks 1–4 (Taster): Python basics — variables, control flow, loops Weeks 5–16 (Beginner→Intermediate): Lists, dicts, functions, File I/O, recursion, sorting algorithms, OOP, linked lists, binary trees — and a 3-week hackathon with prizes Who’s this for? Anyone aged 13–22. Sec 1, sec 4, JC, Poly, ITE or Homeschool. If you’ve never touched code or you’ve been messing around in Scratch and want something real, this is it. Our past cohorts had >75% first-time coders. You don’t need prior experience! What you need: A laptop (or Chromebook/iPad + keyboard) Curiosity Commitment to show up for the lessons Willingness to uplift your community What you don’t need: Money (it’s free) Good grades Experience with coding Why we exist: We filled the gap between free intro programmes (Code for Fun, Code in the Community — mostly Scratch) and private enrichment that costs hundreds a month. We’re recognised under BAGUS Together (NVPC, Temasek Foundation, Tote Board), supported by the Singapore Government Partnerships Office (SGPO, MCCY) and an official programme of the OSCAR fund by the Temasek Foundation. Our tutor team boasts volunteer tutors from NUS, NTU, SP, NYP, HCI and VJC, as well as industry experts. We’re building a community of inspiring students, professionals and changemakers looking to create a space for youths to explore, to learn, to grow, and then to love. For far too long, coding has been locked behind stereotypes (of what it is, and who gets to learn it) and expensive programmes. Bit by Bit aims to shatter those misconceptions and build a community of like-minded youths and mentors who believe that coding is not just a hobby, but a tool for tangible social change. We believe that Bit by Bit is, in some tangible, meaningful way, a revolution in the way that we think about coding, and about who gets to learn it. Come learn a new skill! Register: https://www.bbbcoding.org/apply IG: @bbbcoding Questions: DM us, comment below, or through www.bbbcoding.org/contact

KiasuParents Huddle PSLE Strategies for the Last Lap Monday, 10 August 2026 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT+8 Online via Zoom Free PSLE resources Find all our latest PSLE guides, tips, and revision tools on the KiasuParents PSLE page. Calling all P6 parents! Are you: Trying to balance your hopes for PSLE grades with keeping the peace at home? Wondering how to keep your child motivated without piling on the pressure? Join our 90-minute conversation, to find out: How parents can help children stay mentally tough when the last lap feels intense What study habits actually work, and what may create more stress How sleep, screen time, motivation, and parent-child communication affect PSLE preparation Panellist Edgar K. Tham Sport & Performance Psychologist Edgar has more than 30 years of experience helping athletes, coaches, educators, students, professionals, and organisations perform well under pressure, and recover well afterwards. He is the founder of the International Association for Performance Coaching and Facilitation (IAPCF) and an Associate Faculty member with the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). His work applies performance psychology beyond sport, helping people build focus, composure, confidence, coping skills, and resilience in the moments that matter. Moderator Carol Loi Maxwell Leadership Certified Youth & Family Coach Register NOW →

Happy Monday! Hope all families and parents have had a great start to the week Interested parents may also contact us through the following platforms for any tuition related enquiries: Website - www.educaretutoring.sg Instagram - @educaretutoringsg WhatsApp - +65 8893 4017 Email - educaretutoring.sg@gmail.com Educare Tutoring - Affordable & Quality Tuition Read more of our articles that highlight important considerations for primary, secondary school and Junior College students

Hi parents, wondering if the distance to school affects PV application success rate? I am particularly interested in Henry Park. Many thanks!!

Hi any group for haig girl school 2027 ?

How can your child prepare for the PSLE in the final months or weeks? Do efforts at this point really impact one’s performance? What do learning experts recommend? Read our guide on the KiasuParents website: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/how-to-score-well-for-psle-whats-useful-and-whats-not

Came across this Singapore Education Pathways website recently and I think it is quite useful for parents. Most of the information is already available from MOE, but it is usually scattered across different websites, PDFs and forum discussions. This site puts things together in one place and makes it more relevant to your own child. You can enter your child’s PSLE score or current grades and see which secondary schools, poly courses, JCs or ITE courses may be realistic. I also like the feature that works backwards from a target course and shows the grades your child would need. The subject combination planner may also be helpful for Sec 2 students, since subject choices can affect future options. Of course, I would still verify important information with MOE or the school, as cut-off points can change every year. Some features are also paid. Overall, I see it as a useful planning tool for parents and children to discuss their options, rather than something that should make the final decision for them.

Hi all, We’re the team behind Lumiore (lumiore.ai), an AI-powered tutoring platform in Singapore, built around the MOE/SEAB syllabus. We already have Maths live for primary school, with Science coming soon, and we’re now moving into secondary school subjects. Before we build out the secondary features, we want to hear directly from all secondary school students about how they’re actually using AI for schoolwork today, and where it falls short. That’s what this quick survey is for: https://forms.gle/iS95td4EppDZw17g6 Important Note: This one needs to be filled in by your child, not by you. We’re trying to understand how they themselves use AI and where it trips them up — parent answers won’t give us that. It’s anonymous by default. But if your child is comfortable staying contactable, they’ll get 3 months of free access to Lumiore as one of our first movers. Would appreciate you passing this along to your kids. Happy to answer questions here.

Hi all — sharing something I’ve been working on, not sure if it’s the right place but thought some parents here might find it useful. I built an AI tool that gives detailed feedback on English essays (not just a grade) — currently free for the first month if anyone wants to try it with their child. Happy to answer any questions, and genuinely open to feedback too, good or bad. Here is the link: https://apex-learningsg.com

Do university rankings matter to you? We’d love to hear from parents and students! A recent CNA commentary: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/qs-university-ranking-asia-china-study-abroad-6309371 Here on KiasuParents, we have an explainer about university rankings: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/top-universities-qs-times-and-shanghai-rankings

Happy Monday! Hope all families and parents have had a great start to the week Interested parents may also contact us through the following platforms for any tuition related enquiries: Website - www.educaretutoring.sg Instagram - @educaretutoringsg WhatsApp - +65 8893 4017 Email - educaretutoring.sg@gmail.com Educare Tutoring - Affordable & Quality Tuition Read more of our articles that highlight important considerations for primary, secondary school and Junior College students

Kiasu Parent Checklist ️ Tuition? Already enrolled. ️ Swimming? Of course. ️ Coding? Why not. Violin? The funny thing is… violin is one of the few activities that trains: Focus & discipline Listening skills Confidence performing in front of others Patience & perseverance Creativity And unlike many enrichment classes, your child can actually create beautiful music that the whole family can enjoy. My lessons are designed to be: Fun and encouraging for beginners Structured so children build strong foundations Suitable for young learners who are trying violin for the first time Because being “kiasu” isn’t just about filling up the schedule… It’s about giving your child experiences that will stay with them for life. ️ Home studio in Bedok/ Music school in Novena and Parkway Email me at teacherskviolin@gmail.com to find out more and arrange for a trial lesson

Hi parents, I am new to Choa Chu Kang area and i recently got a flyer about a new student care opening at choa chu kang centre. I checked out their website: www.kindlecove.com and it seems like a cosy centre with small class size (which is important to me). Any parent is keen to go see their open house as the centre manager told me that they have group sign up discounts.

Hi KP parents! We’re Aquatic Masters Swim Club (AMSC) — a Singapore-based swim school with a structured 8-stage learn-to-swim program designed for kids aged 4–12, and we’re opening spots for new swimmers this term! Our program takes children all the way from their very first splash to confident, multi-stroke swimmers. Each stage is themed around a sea creature — so kids actually look forward to levelling up. Parents have told us it’s the first time their child has been genuinely excited to go for lessons! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁: Small class sizes (Maximum 6 kids per class) — every child gets individual attention Qualified, experienced instructors who genuinely love working with kids Conveniently located pool We’re a community first. Many of our families have been with us for years, and we love seeing kids grow from nervous beginners into confident Marlins Currently have limited spaces for: Stage 1 (Clownfish) — complete beginners, ages 4+ Stage 2 (Octopus) — some water confidence, ready to build skills Stage 3 (Sea Turtle) — can glide, ready for proper strokes If your child is older or more advanced, do reach out too — we’ll assess and place them at the right stage. Location: St Andrew’s Junior Swimming Pool Available slots: Tuesday & Thursday (2:30pm - 3:30pm, 4pm - 5pm, 5pm - 6pm) Saturday & Sunday (9-10am, 10-11am, 3-4pm, 4-5pm) To enquire or book a trial lesson, WhatsApp us at 8865 0912 or DM me here! Happy to answer any questions below — whether it’s about the curriculum, what to expect in a first lesson, or whether your child is ready to start. No question is too small!

Follow the Victoria Art channel on WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7nQT8JP214G2vQBF3P Also hope to receive lots of sharing of your children’s art and craft so as to inspire each other. For the love for Art and Craft sharing. [image: 1778079906573-b9d8dacce8c6b1b98fa8737674ec9e0f.jpg]

@thebottomsupblog thank you! Haven’t been to Pip’s Playbox before - indoor and air-conditioned definitely beats hunting for shade on afternoons like these. Will bring the kids down to try it, appreciate the tip!