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A Dad’s Guide to Bonding with Your Kids in Singapore
Weekends are for bonding with the family. There are a ton of activities you can do in Singapore for the perfect father-kids bonding experience. We give you a handful of ideas for activities you can do with your kinds in Singapore.
Go-kart
Kids love activities that they find thrilling and interesting. Go-karting is best for kids who have the need for speed. You can even challenge your kids to a harmless racing competition.
There are a lot of establishments in Singapore where you can go if you ever want to try go-karting. One of the best ones is Kartright Speedway, which offers beginner classes for children to help them learn to control the kart and do sharp turns.
Cycling
Teaching your kids how to use the bicycle is one of the most common activities a dad and his kids can take part in.
This is an activity that strengthens the trust and respect between a father and his children. Furthermore, this activity is like a fun way of ensuring that your kids are fit and active. Cycling on Old Upper Thomson Road is a good idea because the place is peaceful and close to nature. East Coast Park in Changi also provides bicycle rentals for people who do not own one.
Bubble soccer
A new craze in town, bubble soccer is a more challenging approach to soccer since half of your body is trapped inside the bubble. Playing this game might seem silly but it is loads of fun. This activity is advisable if you have more children because it exercises teamwork and camaraderie.
Rock climbing
Rock climbing is an exceptional way of exercising the body and the mind. The physical obstacles prove to be a good form of workout for you and for the kids while learning to overcome these obstacles is a good way of practicing your thinking skills.
Zoo visit
There is no shortage of great zoos you can visit in Singapore. Kids are generally interested in animals so this is both fun and educational for them. Singapore zoos are known to be very child-friendly so your every need is well taken care of.
Horse riding
Riding horses and ponies will be a new exciting activity that your kids will want to experience. It is not only fun but it is also good for a child’s hand-eye coordination and balance. The Bukit Timah Saddle Club encourages kids to interact with horses and learn how to ride them.
Cooking/baking
If you are a dad who loves spending time in the kitchen, then good news, you can share this love for cooking with your kids. The Little Things allows weekly cooking lessons for adults and kids. These sessions teach kids the basics of cooking and handling food. Surely, your wife will be impressed with this new skill that your children will learn.
Bowling
A classic form of fun activity, bowling is a superb pastime that can occupy your children’s time and attention. While playing, you can get some food to eat and even stay and chat. Head to The Superbowl, a bowling alley that has various locations throughout Singapore.
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7 Habits to Ruining Your Skin
There are habits that we regularly do that are ruining the health of our skin. The obvious ones are smoking, going to bed with makeup still on and eating unhealthy foods. Aside for these, there are other habits we do that may seem harmless but are unknowingly encouraging poor skin health.
There are times when we feel frustrated because no matter what we do, acne and other blemishes still grow on our face. TO help you with this plight, here are seven habits you absolutely need to break to give way to better skin.
- You’re sleeping on the wrong kind of pillowcase.
Cotton pillowcases are common and cheaper but sleeping on them causes skin breakouts. Like any other object that comes in contact with our face, your pillowcase is full of oil and dirt. Sleeping on these causes acne mechanica, a form of acne that is caused by materials that touch our face. When a pillowcase isn’t washed weekly, the buildup of oil and dirt in it clogs the pores and results to blemishes.
Make sure to regularly change your bed sheets and wash the soiled ones. You can also switch to using silk pillowcases because its antimicrobial properties keep the bacteria away.
- You are reusing your wet washcloth.
A wet environment is an excellent breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, constantly reusing your wet washcloth is bad for the skin. Buy several pieces of washcloths that you can interchangeably use. After using a wet washcloth, instantly launder it and hang to dry.
- You are using a body exfoliant on your face.
Exfoliating products specially engineered for the face contains soft and gentle beads. Using a body exfoliating product, which has stronger exfoliants, on the delicate skin of your face causes irritation and extreme dryness. Over-exfoliating is counterproductive because it results to more breakouts.
- You are constantly doing all-nighters.
Sleep is essential for skin regeneration. Seven to eight hours of undisturbed sleep give way to skin repair and cell growth. Constantly pulling all-nighters can hurt your skin, making it dull and lifeless. No amount of beauty products can help your skin like a good night’s rest can.
- You are using old and unwashed makeup brushes.
Used makeup brushes pick up oil, makeup and dead skin cells. Using these on your face ruins the skin. To avoid this, clean your makeup brushes using a gentle dishwashing soap once a week in order to disinfect it.
- You are always touching your face when you’re at the gym.
Keep in mind that gym equipment is used by a number of sweaty individuals so it is full of bacteria. When you regularly touch your face when working out in the gym, these germs are transferred to the skin, resulting in the formation of acne. To guarantee that you do not touch your face, tie your hair in a ponytail to keep it away from your face. Also, keep a towel nearby so that you’ll stop wiping sweat with your hands.
- You are not eating enough fruits and veggies.
Having an arsenal of beauty products is great but isn’t taking care of the skin from the inside important too? Eat a good amount of fruits and vegetables regularly, and skip the unhealthy snacks. Your skin will thank you in no time.
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World University Ranking 2015
Singapore is once again delighted to know that two of our universities are in the list of the recently released World University Ranking by a London-based education consultancy group – Quacquarelly Symonds (QS).
Here is the list of the top universities in the world:
1.Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2. Harvard University
3. University of Cambridge
4. Stanford University
5. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
6. University of Oxford
7. University College London
8. Imperial College London
9. ETH Zurich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
10. University of Chicago
11. Princeton University
12. National University of Singapore (NUS)
13. Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
14. Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
15. Yale University
16. John Hopkins University
17. Cornell University
18. University of Pennsylvania
19. Kings College London
20. The Australian University
21. The University of Edinburgh
22. Columbia University
23. Ecole Normale Superiure
24. McGill University
25. Tsinghua University
26. University of Calfornia, Berkeley
27. University of California, Los Angeles
28. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
29. Duke University
30. The University of Hong Kong
The list goes on. If we notice, most of the schools or universities are from America or London but it doesn’t mean that we are far from them. We have to be proud that we are in the list. NUS is now at the 12th spot up from 22nd last year. NTU on the other hand is now at the 13th spot up from 39th last year. Every year, there is a big leap, who knows where it can take it next year?
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Budget Friendly Luxury Getaways in Asia
Oh, how we wish to travel in luxury and experience all the good things a country has to offer. Unfortunately, if we do not have enough budget for different luxuries, we will have to be contented after all, the travel is all about experiences not luxuries.
For once or twice in our life, we can indulge in luxurious travelling. Why not start with the following list?
- India: What is the structure that is remarkable in India? The Taj Mahal is a testament that true love exists. The greatest love story in the Mughal era will make our vacation romantic. While we are there, why not stay in Kohinoor Suite? The accommodation boasts of uninterrupted views of the Taj Mahal.
- Luang Prabang: If we are the type that wants to retreat in the jungle, we have to consider Luang Prabang in Laos. We can consider the La Residence Phou Vao. This dwelling is posh enough considering that it is in the middle of the jungle.
- The Eastern Oriental Express: The Eastern Oriental Express is a luxurious railway train that connects Singapore and Bangkok. For seven days, this is a perfect getaway. We can spend small fortune to make this happen. The journey will start at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore.
- Chiang Rai: If we are in Thailand, we can indulge in the Four Seasons Tended Camp Golden Triangle. This place boasts of the theme “laid-back luxury”. Its elegance is simple but its charm is undeniably attractive.
If we want to know of other luxury places, we can search online and see what the reviewers have to say. The country or place will not matter as long as we are enjoying the moment.
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Tips for Improving Digestion as We Age
As we grow older, our bodies will surely change – including our ability to digest well. Many Singaporean seniors are having difficulty in digesting well these days because of different factors like medications, lifestyle, gum disease and even tooth decay. If we do not take good care of our digestion, we will possibly encounter different conditions like indigestion, ulcers, constipation and diverticulitis.
The good news is that we can still improve digestion. We should start now. Here are some tips:
- Stay hydrated: We have to know that constipation will become more common as we grow old. Staying hydrated is the simplest thing that we can do to improve our digestion. Water or orange juice with pulp can ease constipation. Liquids are important as it can soften stools so they can easily pass through our digestive tract. Remember that caffeine can dehydrate us so we have to avoid coffee and tea.
- Watch what we eat: Our goal is to maintain a healthy weight not only for healthy digestion but for our overall health. When we overeat but less active, we can strain our digestive system and as a result, we will experience heartburn. The best thing to do here is to curb foods especially fatty ones and keep ours meals in reasonable size.
- Eat lots of fibre: If constipation is our main problem, we should choose foods with high in fibre. Foods rich in fibre includes vegetables, fresh fruits and nuts. Fibre is good for digestion because it “greases” our digestive system.
- Be active: Being active not only improves our digestive health but also our overall health. We can take on regular aerobic exercises like dancing, walking, swimming and biking.
- Lessen stress: Stress can take a toll on our health as it increases gastric acid. Gastric gases can lead to indigestion and heartburn symptoms. We can lessen stress by exercising as it releases endorphins – the feel-good hormones.
- Take care of the teeth: Healthy digestion begins with our mouth and that includes our teeth. With this, it is important that we take good care of our teeth because we rely on it when we chew. We need to chew well so it will be broken into small pieces for it to be absorbed by the body properly.
Our body will not be the same when we age unless we take good care of it when we were young. It is not too late to start now. With the tips mentioned above, we can still improve our digestion as we age.
