There have been few men like Churchill who have been both popular as well as controversial. He had a speech impediment and used to stutter. While he was 29, Churchill stood up to give a speech in Parliament.
7th Month – A time to be afraid?
The hungry ghost festival is known by a number of names such as Zhongyuan Jie, Gui Jie or Yulan Festival. There are a number of similar stories regarding the origin of the festival.
Selamat Hari Raya Haji!
Hari Raya Haji is also known as the Festival of the Sacrifice and there is a story behind this. Prophet Ibrahim is an important character in the Islamic religion. He was a righteous man and a strong believer in God. In order to test Ibrahim’s loyalty, God asked the prophet to offer his own son Ishmael as a sacrifice.
Happy Birthday Singapore!
National Days are normally associated with the act of liberation of a nation from an external power or an unworkable system. Singapore’s National Day as we have all learned in history is the celebration of the nation’s independence from the Malaysian Federation. On 9 August 1965, the island nation of Singapore was formed.
Let our kids be kids!
How many bedtime stories you have told your kids? Alright, we’ll be a bit more lenient. How many of our kids are even familiar with such a concept?
Stress, what’s that?
The glooming prospect of failure is what provides fertile ground for stress. Do you put a lot of expectations on your child’s shoulders? Maybe you should go easy on him/her a bit. A lesser burden of expectations can serve to lessen the amount of stress.
Let’s Exercise for a Healthy Mind!
Physical exercise is key to a healthy body and a productive life. Everyone knows that. But what happens when it comes to actually practising this?
How can we teach our kids to think intelligently?
Good questions can emanate only when you have a vibrant mind. The best way to attain such a state of mind is to inculcate the habit of reading. Reading is to the mind what a whetstone is to a sword.
Happy Racial Harmony Day!
Schools are at the centre of the Day’s celebration. It could be said that concern over the lack of historical awareness among Singaporean youth contributed towards the proclamation of such a day. Singaporean students are indeed taught a bit of history on the day.
Let’s Practice some Screen Control!
Growing up, our kids are going to inherit a digital world. Digital screens are already invading their lives. We cannot deny their utility. But these screens have the potential to do more harm than good, especially in the case of kids.
