March 2017 – Jared's Little Corner

The Benefits Of Music On Child Development

30.03.2017 No Comments

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Music has always been incorporated in children education and for all the good reasons. Parents and child expert have deemed music to play an essential role in children’s development. Exposing a child to music early on in life as much as possible is also recommended as music is proven to soothe babies with colic or sleep issues, as well as aid in child early learning and development.

Here are a few reasons why you should expose your children to music:

It helps the baby relax and get better sleep
Nursery rhymes and action songs aid in a child’s coordination and motor skills
It facilitates words and vocabulary learning
It improves a child’s social skills
Tests show that having a child learn to play an instrument will also result to improve performance in Math
Learning to play a music instrument or leaning to sing using a sennheiser md421 will contribute to a child’s feeling of accomplishment and self-worth
It also allows for special bonding time with parents and other family members
Learning new action songs is always a fun idea!
It is an awesome hobby
Learning to play an instrument will also open doors of opportunities for a child later in life

If you do not have thought of any fun ideas for your little one to enjoy this summer, you might as well consider enrolling them to a music class or getting them a musical instrument they can learn to play at home. I am sure they will find it a very interesting thing to do to pass the time.

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Jollibee Opens Its Doors To Kid Managers This Summer

24.03.2017 No Comments

If you are looking for something fun + educational to do this summer, check out Jollibee’s Mini Managers Camp. Read on to know more about this:

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This summer, Jollibee is letting kids take on the lead and experience one-of-a-kind fun learning with the Mini Managers Camp, now on its second year.

Exclusive to Jollibee Kids Club members, the six-day camp is designed to build the values of responsibility, creativity, and teamwork in kids ages 4 to 12 years old. Fun activities are set to get these leaders-in-training excited to try on their very own Jollibee store manager’s uniform and busy themselves with making friends, storytelling, arts and crafts, and Jollibee core values exercises.

“Kids hold a lot of potential, and they are at their best when they are having fun. Jollibee’s Mini Managers Camp builds on that and uses enjoyable activities to cultivate among children the values of teamwork, humility, responsibility, and excellence,” said Charisse Sumulong, Jollibee Senior Brand Manager for Channels & Kids Marketing.

For only P600, parents and guardians of Jollibee Kids Club members can enroll their young managers at any participating Jollibee store nationwide. Non-members, on the other hand, can sign up as a Jollibee Kids Club member for just P100 to get a JKC Happy Plus card and be eligible for the Mini Managers Camp.

Jollibee’s Mini Managers’ package includes a set of manager uniform, a camp kit complete with activity materials and a sling eco bag, snacks for the entire duration of the program, and an invitation to the regional culminating activity of the Jollibee Mini Managers Camp.

Sign up your kid boss for the Jollibee Mini Managers Camp today and bring them over to the jolliest place, where children learn leadership by having fun. Visit your nearest Jollibee store or follow JollibeePhilippines on Facebook.

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Move to Singapore with Kids. But, read this first…

09.03.2017 No Comments

As the world is well-aware, Singapore is a good choice for immigrants who have kids to move to. With much-needed cleanliness and health care advancements, it boasts lots of activities that aren’t found in any other country. The immigration consultancy in Singapore One Visa states the country has top-notch public transport and has ranked Singapore as the best in life quality it offers. If you’re planning on such a move, read this article to know more about the subject matter…

Arranging Babysitters

Most of the expatriates in Singapore are found to be recruiting maids for aiding them with their household matters. We can see that it’s quite inexpensive to hire these people when compared to their recruitment in other parts. But, the issue here is that you won’t get them very easily, as part-time workers aren’t easily found, so it’s vital to find someone as early as possible; otherwise, you should look for some childcare centers in your neighborhood.

It’s Hot!

The most important thing to consider before getting a dependant pass for your family is the heat. As the place is just one degree North of the equator, sun rays are found to hit at their hardest. Unimaginably, the temperature will be twenty-five to thirty-three degrees and the humidity is above the nineties! This is something that is unbearable to most outsiders, especially those from the West; therefore, it’s wise to seek a house with a pool. Whenever you find a condo, be sure to check whether it has friendly amenities for your kids. Also, learn how to beat the heat by reading some expat articles and journals that are found online.

No Doubt about Fun

There are some water play areas in and around the city, which can be a good destination for the kids. There are also some stores specifically designed for kids inside shopping malls. Besides these, there are other destinations like ‘Gardens by the Bay’ where there is a huge playing area with lots of equipment. You can also take them kiting and bike riding at various places, and yes, there is a Botanic Gardens, theme parks, zoos, studios, and a lot more.

Networking with Expat Parents

One of the best ways to learn about expat parenting is to network with other parents; they are the best people to share their experiences with. This applies to those who are first-time visitors and I’d ask you to take the right path and form a network of parents like you. You can even become a member of some clubs specific to your home country. This exposure will educate you a lot about life in Singapore.

Quality Education

If you’re the parent of an older child, education is a big concern. Here, you need not worry about quality education because it’s popular for offering top education all over the globe. Your child will be able to achieve a lot while, at the same time, being groomed up as a well-behaved human. But, the issue is about the competition. The popular schools are in huge demand and you should contact them as early as possible.

Jared Quips

Given the reasons cited above, I guess it is safe to assume that Singapore is, indeed, a good place to move to if you have children. Personally, I look forward to visiting the place one day with mum and dad, and see the zoo, the Botanic Gardens, the Flyer, and Universal Studios! 🙂

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