Universal Scribbles | Parenting Today’s Children

Every kid is on their best behavior because they want to be on Santa’s GOOD kid list. We show you how to get them to behave well this Christmas season and where they can go to meet Santa and tell Santa (that means you – mom or dad) what is on their secret wish list…

An artificial Christmas tree can stimulate the same celebratory mood of the festive season as the real thing. Better yet, it is affordable & appears realistic on your Christmas photos. Other than missing the smell and touch of a real pine tree, the artificial Christmas Tree offers the same photo effect as a real one….

Gig workers are on the rise because of the flexibility and profitability of being their own boss. Do you have the necessary career skills to thrive in this work environment? The gig economy has survived Financial Crisis (2008) and Coronavirus (2020) and thrived. While gig workers are rising in Singapore, there is still a stigma…

T’is the season to be jolly. And a Christmas Tree adds to the festive feel at home. Whether you decide on a real Christmas Tree or an artificial one, there are pros and cons. Real or Artificial Christmas Tree? Some years back we decided to get a real Christmas Tree from IKEA. The smell of…

Experts say that you get a spike in dopamine, the feel-good hormone from Christmas decorating. For many of us trying to create a wonderful childhood memory for our kids, decorating our Christmas Tree may actually help us to be happier people.  Tips From Decorating Professionals Invest in a quality tree. Choose the right tree size for…

A great headshot helps boost your confidence as well as the confidence others have in your professional abilities, whether you are a business owner or climbing the corporate ladder. 80% of people remember what they see. So, when you have a great corporate headshot, you make an instant (and positive) the first impression. Plus, you…

We spend a large part of our adult lives working with people as professionals. Hence, building good work relationships with colleagues and business associates is not only a good idea, but it is also a smart move for your career progression. Close work friendships boost employee satisfaction by 50%. And people with a best friend…

In today’s world, no one is going to bat an eyelid if a mom decides to take a career break. It’s the transition back to the workforce that is a bit daunting for mothers. Overcoming their fears is the hardest threshold for mothers making their comeback to work. So here are some tips and strategies…

Exams are an inevitable part of a student’s life whether they like it or not. And in the Singapore education system, that is twice a year: one mid-term (May) and one final (Nov). Having experienced six years of primary-school exams with two kids, here are my takeaways as a parent: Primary school students need guidance to prepare for…

These days, a good resume is a key to securing you an interview for that coveted job. Once you are shortlisted for an interview, you are already ahead of your competition. The interview gives you a chance to position yourself as the ideal hire for the job opening. But writing a resume is not as…

Many of us will write at least one resume in our professional life. Whether you are a fresh graduate launching into a new career, a parent looking to return to the workforce, or a mid-career professional transiting between jobs or industries, knowing how to write a good resume is a useful skill to have. The…

Congratulations! Now that your child has been accepted into our local primary school system, the hardest part is over. This is the exciting part where you can help your child prepare to enter  the "big boy" or "big girl" school in the new school year. 1. Get Your Child Familiarize with School Grounds When you...