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    Tipping toes , what should i do ?

    Hi. How is her speech and eye contact? I am asking because some children who have autism tend to walk on their toes due to tactile hypersensitivity. Double check with your doctor to rule out autism...if it is a physical problem, as in Achilles tendon, then may need a brace for the leg...hope...
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    First time getting maid - need advice!!

    Hi My maid is off every sunday, from 9 to 6 pm. She goes off to her church, i go off to mine. 8 am to 8 pm is too long, u would be extremely tired by 6 pm already if u have a young child. Not everyone would agree for their maid to go off weekly tho. As my maid is serving in her church...
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    almost 22 months only say 2 words...

    hi I strongly advise you to bring your child to child guidance clinic for assessment, as 2 words at 22 months is a sign of speech delay. There could be some underlying issues (in my son's case, it was autism). The earlier you intervene with speech therapy, the better.
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    EIPIC: To enroll or not to enroll

    before u go for the tests and diagnosis..pls insure your child first. Coz once the diagnosis is made, it is impossible to buy life insurance or even health insurance.. eipic is good, teaches them life skills, social skills, verbal, motor skills, social skills..do go, its gd for the child
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    An Early Love Letter to Mother

    A very touching poem For all mothers in this forum Stay strong An Early Love Letter to Mother Today, in mummy's womb, I am writing an early love letter to you It is a little early, but mummy, I love you. Why do i love you? That's because you have given me lots of love. That is why I love...
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    NTUC Growth Plan vs Tokio Marine TM Lifestyle

    hmm..i am still waiting for them to email me an illustration based on 40k The banker showed me an illustration based on 100k, sum assured is 125k. Pay out of 10% of sum assured is guaranteed every 2 yrs ie $12500 paid out every 2 yrs..so by end of 13 yr, total pay out is 125k...is that good?
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    NTUC Growth Plan vs Tokio Marine TM Lifestyle

    mm..but citibank presented me w a tm lifestyle (sp).. anyway..40k, 1o yr or 13 yr maturity..thanks!
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    NTUC Growth Plan vs Tokio Marine TM Lifestyle

    Hi Can anyone advise me, which is the better plan to choose from? I am setting aside some cash for be used for lumpsum premium, and looking at capital guaranteed and good returns
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    More incentive support for family with special needs child/children

    The $300 subsidy is just for EIPIC? What abt kids beyond that? For eg. Pathlight costs us $500/mth for school fees alone, n school bus fees ard $250/mth, both fees payable during school holidays even..why is Pathlight not subsidised? My boy is in mainstream now..but i would put him back in...
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    When did your newborn baby start smiling spontaneously?

    i think it is wind smiles so far, can see her smile in her sleep..wonder when is her real social smile..waiting..
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    Insurance coverage for your children

    hi need some advice..what are the chances of getting a life insurance plan approved for a mildly autistic child with occasional self injurious/suicidal behavior.. i hv a education policy for my son, with a rider for critical illness, and a coverage of $100/day for hospitalisation bought before...
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    Working mum, can you cope with your work and family?

    No, i cannot cope. Without my newborn baby, i was already exhausted..after a 9 hr work day, i plunge into teaching the kids right after dinner, and usually i can't finish until 9 pm..only then i unwind. Now with my new bb, i feel like tearing my hair out, feeding her on one hand, and coaching...
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    finding out how many of you get maid?

    luckstar at peninsula plaza..but rates hv gone up due to new legislation in philippines..
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    When did your newborn baby start smiling spontaneously?

    Hi My baby will be 5 weeks old next Monday. Still waitin for her to smile at me. When did your baby start smiling? Warmest rgds Zazaziya
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    Am I Insane???

    You are not insane, but you are depressed. If staying home and taking care of your kid n household chores is driving u nuts, its time to get a full time job, and put your kid in child care. Having a job brings in extra cash, and also gives u some social life outside your small circle of hubby...
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    finding out how many of you get maid?

    Personally i prefer a maid who speaks good English, for good mutual communication. With a new baby, i need my helper to understand my instructions quickly and accurately. I have no experience with maids from Myanmar, but i heard their English standards are not good, my previous indonesian maids...
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    KK Women's clinic at Ang Mo Kio (satellite clinic)

    yes, in fact he is the head of the Urogynaecology dept strange that the hotline gives u such advice
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    KK Women's clinic at Ang Mo Kio (satellite clinic)

    Hi My gynae at KKH AMK satellelite clinic uses the ultrasound scan on me during every visit, but my bill per visit so far is still within $90, or max $100, inclusive of consultation, scan, medication, urine test, so it is not true that the ultra sound scan costs additional $90. But if it is...
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    Can drink bubble tea during pregnancy

    Hi I drank ard 2-3 cups per week during my pregnancy, no prob with me n baby : ) of coz if ur doc commented that you may be at risk of gestational diabetes, then its a no no, after all, it has lotsa sugar and carbo..
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    My Child Cannot Read

    Thank you ladies : )
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