Denise Chua | Singapore Mom

Some days, he's a handful (see my previous reel), and some days, he makes me feel so loved! We were shopping for bedsheets when he excitedly showed me a bag on sale. It wasn't my style, but I tried it on for him. Surprisingly, it looked nice, but it was too small for my needs, so I didn't want to buy it. He insisted I looked like a lead actress with the bag and would make lots of money (from being an actress), making it worth it. (Thank you, my sweet child! 😍) So I asked, "Do Ionly look nice with the bag? What about without the bag?" His heart-melting answer is in the reel. Such a sweet talker. He will make a good salesman. #sweetmoments #parentingwin #sgparenting #sgparents #whatkidssay #sgkids #kidstalk #parentingreality #heartmelt #heartmelting #lifemusings #realstory #storytime #minisalesman

This is such a surprise find! Tucked in a serene landed estate within Serangoon Gardens is @curry_magic a family run restaurant specialising in Indian Cuisine. Chef Raju takes pride in serving fresh food made from scratch and his sincerity shows in his food. Too rich, too greasy, too sweet, too salty are words you'll never use for his dishes and most dishes can be made less spicy upon request. As I visited with Eachern, this was a request I made for most dishes and they accommodated accordingly, testament that all dishes are indeed made to order from scratch. And even without the extra spice, quite a few dishes still managed to stand out! First of, they serve a couple of unique dishes I've not seen elsewhere (or maybe I haven't been to enough Indian restaurants 😅) like the sweet Kashmeeri naan topped with fresh fruit bits and mango puree. I was warned beforehand this could be sweet but to me, it was just nice. Their Prawn Mango Magic made with fresh prawns in a sourish mango coconut curry was another special dish and one I devoured completely. It was really aromatic without being overly rich with firm partially deshelled prawns. Other must trys include Gobi 65 and Mango Kulfi! While these are commonly found in other Indian restaurants, Curry Magic's renditions are the best I've tried. Oh, if you are wondering about the super crisp papadum featured in the video, that's a must try too and it's provided free with your meal! P/S This is a #mediatasting but I genuinely enjoyed the dishes I said I did. #sgrestaurants #sgfoodie #sgindianfood #sgfoodtrend

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He's super sweet until he's not. Is it just my son? So, one moment, I was on top of the world, beaming with pride for raising this sweet little boy who knew to prioritise self-love and mama (human relations) over games, pokemons, and food. But before long, my joy deflated when he threw the 20th tantrum of the day, in public no less, shouting, "I hate you, you’re the worst mama!" What a reality check!! #momlife #motherhood #realitycheck #realmomlife #momlifeunfiltered

Did you detect the trickery immediately? I didn't, even though this was just low-level scamming. If I had met the scammers from Netflix's [No More Bets], I won't have a chance. Even scarier is how they scam people to become scammers. Have you watched it yet? #scams #stopscams

Hubs might not be the most traditionally romantic, but at least he didn’t pull a Mr. Bean and gift me a poster after hearing I like gold! The @MoneyMaxSG 𝟗𝟗𝟗 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐭 genuinely surprised me. Not only is it stunning, but it’s also incredibly meaningful. The engraved message really touched my heart, reminding me of how he shows love in his own unique way. Plus, the investor in him found a great opportunity with MoneyMax's 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐙𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝟎.𝟏𝐠, ensuring there’s something special for everyone. After all, 和气生财，家和万事兴! Zodiac Gold Bar 0.1g Bundle Promo: Buy 1 for $49 Buy 3 for $139 Buy 4 for $188 Buy 12 for $539 *Engraving charge applies. #mmfamilyhuat #moneymaxsg #giftingtime #anniversarygift #investorhusband

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📚 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (featuring topics like Allergies, Overweight Issues, Leukemia, and Asthma) by @worldscientificedu is an excellent collection addressing complex health topics that many children face today. These books not only explore the concerns from a child’s perspective but also offer reassurance through the main character’s journey, showing that while these conditions can be challenging, they are not insurmountable. When Eachern developed an egg allergy at 18 months, I wish I had the Allergy Book from this series—it would have made explaining the situation so much easier. His personal favorite, however, is the book about Maxine, a girl dealing with weight worries. Although Eachern doesn’t struggle with weight issues, he shares Maxine’s fear of being judged, especially when speaking in public. During public speaking, his inner thoughts often mirror Maxine’s, imagining how others might criticize him. This gave me an opportunity to help him understand that some fears exist only in our imagination. Even for children who don’t face these specific issues, the series serves as a valuable tool for teaching them about conditions like leukemia and asthma and what is BMI, fostering empathy and understanding. By educating them, we can also reduce the risk of unintentional bullying caused by ignorance about others’ struggles. I particularly love that the books include commonly asked questions, providing additional clarity for parents. #sgbooks #sgkids #sgreads #childrenbooks #healthbooks #childrenshealth

Did I succeed in looking younger? I think I did, and so did my parents. [Convo with my parents] Mom: You look at least 10 years younger! Me: 😍 Dad: You look like a student. Like 18 years old. Me: (Blushing and thinking 有没有这样夸张?) That much younger? Are you sure? 😀 Dad: Remember that time when you said you were too fat and needed to lose weight? That was JC or Uni? Me: JC. Dad: Yes, you look exactly like that time. So yes, you look 18 i Me: (All of a sudden, I'm not sure if I received a compliment or not.) 😬

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What do you say when your child says "I'm bored"? 1. "Wow! That's awesome! What a great opportunity to be creative! What's one thing you wish you knew how to do?" 2. "Do nothing. Be bored." 3. "The next time you are bored, you can help me with chores (or I can give you homework)." 4. "I see that screentime has taken away your creativity and ability to think of fun play. Alright, I'll help. You can read, draw, etc. " Which way will work best for your child? Theoretically, I like (1) because it uses boredom as an opportunity to inspire curiosity and exploration. This sounds like the textbook parent with the perfect growth mindset, which I aspire to be. But a fellow parent shared that her very smart daughter outsmarted her by replying, "I wish I knew how to watch tv." *** A child (I saw this via a reel) shared that (2) worked for her, and she ended up seeing a whole new world on the ceiling after staring at it for hours. And she started making poems and stories. She also understood that it is alright to be bored. For my son, though, I forsee him to pick a fight with me for patronising him. *** I kind of like (3) because I think it is very practical and it could work. I mean, if somehow chores appeal, it's a win-win. If chores don't appeal, he could be more motivated to find a way out because the stakes have been risen! The downside is that this can be seen as a threat. *** I know (4) has its flaws, but I couldn't resist it because I'm also flawed. It could be seen as putting down a child, which isn't ideal. But for a child like mine whose ego is big enough, he will strive to prove me wrong rather than believe my narrative. In the end, it is not about what kind of parent we are, but what kind of child I have. Do you agree?

This is how we read books in the day 😄 Chaotically! And very different from at night 🤣 📚 [The Sound Detective] - part of [Our Five Senses] series by @worldscientificedu We recently received three books from this series to review [Sound, Sight and Touch], and Eachern enjoyed all of them enthusiastically. I loved how the books sparked so many questions and learning opportunities for both him and me. The series teaches the science behind the five main ways we perceive the world (and send signals to our brain) through stories, with some fun facts sprinkled in. Eachern wasn’t a big fan of the fun facts (because, well, facts presented as facts are dry), but he was intrigued by the stories grounded in scientific facts (because stories are more fun). That’s why I think this series is perfect for little ones (ages 3 to 8) to learn about our five senses. We’re probably going to get the [Smell] and [Taste] books too because Eachern is such a little foodie. #sgbooks #sgkids #sgreads #childrenbooks #howweread #sgfamily #readwiththem