Success Stories of Children in CareNights
In my two years working with CareNights @ Morning Star, I have seen many children come through the centres’ doors. They come from different social experiences and family backgrounds. Some are rather shy, while others prefer a noisy atmosphere, so maintaining order in the centres takes patience and genuine care for the […]
Kids share their best memories of the Covid-19 lockdown
Published: JUN 6 2020 Venessa Lee SINGAPORE – As school resumed on Tuesday last week, many parents probably breathed a sigh of relief after the unprecedented school holidays under Covid-19. Since April, parents have had to support their children doing home-based learning, as well as find ways to keep them occupied during the […]
The Many Benefits of Building Blocks
Children these days are becoming increasingly attached to technology. Forgotten toys sit in dusty corners of shelves, abandoned by children who choose to play digital games on their phones or tablets instead. However, one toy appears to have transcended time and still remains popular with children these days: Lego. Did you know that […]
Nearly 250 students to get laptops with online learning resources
Published: MAY 11 2020 Clement Yong Partners UOB, SPH, Singtel to loan devices to support learning at home amid Covid-19 Nearly 250 students in Singapore will receive new laptops that can aid in their learning in an initiative rolled out by the United Overseas Bank (UOB) and its partners, including Singtel and Singapore […]
Caring for Children is Like having Popping Candy
Have you ever had popping candy? When the sugar crystals first hit your tongue, it gives you a surprise. Sour bits pop and fizz in your mouth as though they have a life of their own. Then when it simmers down, a few remaining pieces still go off at random, leaving […]
What is True Acceptance?
More than Acknowledging Reality When I first started working with children in 2010, it was meant to be a step towards financial independence while waiting for university to start. I remember my first day as if it were just yesterday. Children were screaming and running around, doing pretty much whatever they wanted, giving […]
Empowering families and individuals to make a difference
Children engage in various activities during the CareNights programme. Published:FEB 23 2020Patricia Ang A look at Morning Star Community Services William Ho was proving to be a difficult child. He had a bad temper and was unable to relate with others around him. And it was also difficult to get him to focus […]
The Case for Journeying with Families
Radio silence. No one picked up my phone calls. No one answered the door. The boy was missing, my phone was running low on battery, my palms were sweaty, my heart was racing. One of my client’s children had not attended the After-School Care centre for two days. I rang the father […]
How to not be a shouty parent
Published: FEB 23, 2020, 05:00AM SGTVenessa Lee Tired of tantrums and ineffective discipline, parents are taking parenting courses to manage both theirs and their children’s anger There was snapping but no napping — that was the moment Ms Joline Lim realised her approach towards disciplining her child was not working out. Her son James, […]
The New Toy in Town: Slime
Is Slime Good for My Kid? Ahh… The ever-evolving world of children’s toys. A new sensation has recently hit the market— ooey-gooey, multi-coloured dough that squelches and pops and is the bane of many a school teacher: Slime. However, distracting as it may be in the classroom, when placed in the right […]