just some tings.

Phew..there seems to be a never-ending range of seminars out there that try to cater to all parents! The next one up, after the lactation workshop I attended, would these range  of Parents Connect Seminars that are organised by SmartParents.

The people from SmartParents have kindly offered me 3 pairs of tickets to giveaway for each seminar that would interest me at this point of my motherhood journey. Good things must share, so obviously I picked the ones that are really close to my heart and I felt that are really useful information for parents to have on hand.

All About Breastfeeding (Everything You Didn’t Know!)

22nd May 2016, 12.30pm – 3pm
More information on topics can be found here.

Yes! Another breastfeeding seminar. Can never be enough of them. Haha. So how is this any different to any other breastfeeding seminar? Well, I have not attended any seminar organised by SmartParents before, so I can’t tell you. However, what caught my attention was that they have just included a babywearing segment in this breastfeeding seminar. And you may be able to learn how to latch on the go!

Like hello, babywearing PLUS nursing in the carrier = freedom. No longer will you be sitting in the nursing room when you could be out walking! This is an awesome nursing hack. When I learnt how to nurse on the go with Ollie, I think I heard angels singing in my head. Yep, it is that good a skill to have.

Smart Ways to Tackle the Terrible Twos

22nd May 2016, Sunday, 3.30pm – 5.30pm
More information here

I never liked the idea of the Terrible Twos. The term, not the phase. It’s sorta like a self-fulfilling prophecy if you think it is going to be the Terrible Twos. The Terrific Twos may just change your perspective of how to deal with your child, maybe?

I chose this seminar cos QT’s almost 2.5 years old. Both the boys have sorta breezed through their twos. There have been some hiccups of course, but nothing that a chat, cuddle and hug couldn’t solve. So the segment on how to communication was definitely the eye-catcher for me.

It is easy to disregard a child’s emotions at that point of frustration and then attribute it to the Terrible Twos. At 2, the child is still learning their best to communicate and acting out is a way to show their emotions. Learning how to help your toddler communicate their feelings would definitely reduce the number of outbursts and tantrums!

Now, the moment that you have been waiting for. Giveaway time! =)

To participate, all you need to do is

1. Like SmartParents on Facebook
2. Like Just some Tings on Facebook
3. State which seminar you would like to attend in the comments section and the following information:
For the Breastfeeding Seminar:
 – tell me your EDD, which pregnancy are you in (e.g., 1st time pregnant, 2nd time pregnant..etc) and what do you think is most important to make your breastfeeding journey successful.
For the Terrible Twos Seminar:
 – tell me the age of your child, and the worst tantrum your child has had and how you dealt with it.
4. Participants may only choose one seminar to participate in. Contest ends 13th May 2016, 2359hrs and winners will be notified by 15th May 2016. Winners will be selected at random. Giveaway consists of a pair of tickets to the seminar of their choice stated in the comments. 

Disclaimer: The tickets to the seminars are kindly sponsored by SmartParents. Tings.sg is not affiliated with SmartParents. Seminars promoted are based on what I believe to be useful to parents. 

Singapore’s Child has recently launched their website, which is chockful of information for parents-to-be and parents!

I love their clean layout, which makes browsing the website a breeze. What’s more, you can sort the information according to your child’s age group. Obviously the Toddler & Preschool pages will be ones I will be checking out more frequently! But hey, it doesn’t just stop there. There is information for parents about health (how to lose that baby weight, yes!), lifestyle (tips on decorating the nursery, food (sushi for kids!) and education (changes to the Primary School Mathematics Syllabus anyone?).

Another favourite page that I will be checking out frequently is the Events/Win page. Things that you can do and of course, giveaways and contests, all consolidated into one page!

Speaking of which, you know how I have been bugging you guys to keep signing up to be a member of the Singapore’s Child website? I signed up and got my goodie from Singapore’s Child! Thanks to Bosomi Singapore for sponsoring the trial diaper for QT to try!

To sweeten the deal further, Singapore’s Child is now doing a flash giveaway when you sign up on 1st March, between 7-9pm. And this special flash giveaway will only be open for 2 hours, and limited to only the first 500 members who sign up during that time frame! *Terms & Conditions apply.

What kind of gifts you ask? Gifts like such…

And there is $30,000 worth of free gifts to give away! Waah, shiok! T_T and I already signed up, so means I am not eligible! But hey, also means 1 less spot for you guys to compete with!

For more information about this flash giveaway, check out this page and register your interest by clicking “Going” on their Facebook page!

Being a member also means that each time you want to enter a contest, you no longer have to fill in your details over and over again! Simply log in and you can just click to enter. So, there are benefits to being a member hor. #goodthingsmustshare

2 more days to go, so better standby on your phone, desktop, tablet, er..smartTV also can! Good luck!

Disclaimer: tings.sg is the Digital Partner for Singapore’s Child and I received a complimentary issue of the magazine for review purposes. All opinions are solely mine and are written as objectively as possible.