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The commentary in CNA about the pandemic lessons we ought to remember in current times

Vivian Teo

May 15
2 min

The commentary in CNA about the pandemic lessons we ought to remember in current times

The commentary in CNA on the pandemic lessons that we ought to remember in the current times.

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Why You Should Choose a Kinder More Effective Way To Discipline Kids (published on Sassy Mama Sg)

Vivian Teo

Apr 3
1 min

Why You Should Choose a Kinder More Effective Way To Discipline Kids (published on Sassy Mama Sg)

Why I won't subject my children to corporal punishment, and why you shouldn't too.

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That "Dear Husband" letter about the invisible workload that mothers bear

Vivian Teo

Feb 8
2 min

That "Dear Husband" letter about the invisible workload that mothers bear

All about that "Dear Husband" letter I wrote for Sassy Mama Singapore. I remember when I first came across the term "the invisible...

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Vivian Teo

Jan 3
2 min

Happy 2021!

2020 was most probably a strange year for many. But for me, it was also one filled with accomplishments, thankfulness and gratitude. The...

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How my kids started writing Chinese stories

Vivian Teo

Dec 8, 2020
5 min

How my kids started writing Chinese stories

Like many parents I had spoken to, getting our children interested in reading Chinese books feels like an uphill climb. But here's how my...

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Nursing my not-so-little girl's heartbreak

Vivian Teo

Nov 27, 2020
5 min

Nursing my not-so-little girl's heartbreak

The sad truth from my not-so-little girl's heartbreak is that I can no longer fix everything for her. But I hope she comes out of it...

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IG users who follow you, then unfollow you after you follow them back (Part 2)

Vivian Teo

Nov 6, 2020
4 min

IG users who follow you, then unfollow you after you follow them back (Part 2)

More insights into Instagram users who follow you, then unfollow you after you follow them back! When I wrote the blog post in July about...

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Why my child turning 10 sparks both joy and sadness (published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

Vivian Teo

Sep 6, 2020
1 min

Why my child turning 10 sparks both joy and sadness (published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

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IG users who follow you, then unfollow you after you follow them back - yeah, they exist!

Vivian Teo

Jul 21, 2020
3 min

IG users who follow you, then unfollow you after you follow them back - yeah, they exist!

An insight into Instagram users who follow you, then unfollow you after you follow them back.

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Let’s Ditch Gendered Toys, Books, Movies and Stereotypes to Empower Our Kids

Vivian Teo

Jun 19, 2020
1 min

Let’s Ditch Gendered Toys, Books, Movies and Stereotypes to Empower Our Kids

Published on Sassy Mama Singapore. Let’s Ditch Gendered Toys, Books, Movies and Stereotypes to Empower Our Kids.

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How becoming a SAHM led to my first children’s novel (published on The New Age Parents)

Vivian Teo

Mar 20, 2020
1 min

How becoming a SAHM led to my first children’s novel (published on The New Age Parents)

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The Poignancy and Sadness of My Youngest Child Starting School (Published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

Vivian Teo

Dec 30, 2019
1 min

The Poignancy and Sadness of My Youngest Child Starting School (Published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

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A letter to my eldest child: I’m sorry you had to bear the burden of being the firstborn

Vivian Teo

Nov 8, 2019
1 min

A letter to my eldest child: I’m sorry you had to bear the burden of being the firstborn

Published on Sassy Mama Singapore.

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My Child Takes the PSLE in a Few Years and I’m Already Freaking Out (Published on Sassy Mama)

Vivian Teo

Oct 2, 2019
1 min

My Child Takes the PSLE in a Few Years and I’m Already Freaking Out (Published on Sassy Mama)

My Child Takes the PSLE in a Few Years and I’m Already Freaking Out (Published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

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Why I Think a Lot About Death Ever Since Having Kids (Published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

Vivian Teo

Jul 11, 2019
1 min

Why I Think a Lot About Death Ever Since Having Kids (Published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

Because since becoming a mum, the thought of dying scares the crap out of me a whole lot more.

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Are Our Kids Really Brave For Not Crying? (Published on The New Age Parents)

Vivian Teo

Jun 6, 2019
1 min

Are Our Kids Really Brave For Not Crying? (Published on The New Age Parents)

Children are often wrongly praised for being brave when they do not cry in physically or emotionally painful situations.

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The Stuff

Childhoods are Made of

Fun family activities & places to be with our kids in Singapore & beyond (plus the occasional mommy rantings!)

by VIVIAN TEO

The commentary in CNA about the pandemic lessons we ought to remember in current times

Why You Should Choose a Kinder More Effective Way To Discipline Kids (published on Sassy Mama Sg)

That "Dear Husband" letter about the invisible workload that mothers bear

Happy 2021!

How my kids started writing Chinese stories

Nursing my not-so-little girl's heartbreak

IG users who follow you, then unfollow you after you follow them back (Part 2)

Why my child turning 10 sparks both joy and sadness (published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

IG users who follow you, then unfollow you after you follow them back - yeah, they exist!

Let’s Ditch Gendered Toys, Books, Movies and Stereotypes to Empower Our Kids

How becoming a SAHM led to my first children’s novel (published on The New Age Parents)

The Poignancy and Sadness of My Youngest Child Starting School (Published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

A letter to my eldest child: I’m sorry you had to bear the burden of being the firstborn

My Child Takes the PSLE in a Few Years and I’m Already Freaking Out (Published on Sassy Mama)

Why I Think a Lot About Death Ever Since Having Kids (Published on Sassy Mama Singapore)

Are Our Kids Really Brave For Not Crying? (Published on The New Age Parents)

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