{"id":5306,"date":"2023-07-25T02:31:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T02:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/?p=5306"},"modified":"2023-08-22T09:18:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T09:18:20","slug":"how-can-busy-parents-spend-quality-time-with-their-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/index.php\/2023\/07\/25\/how-can-busy-parents-spend-quality-time-with-their-children\/","title":{"rendered":"How can busy parents spend quality time with their children?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<br>By Winnie Sim&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The phrase \u201cThe days are long but the years are short\u201d may&nbsp;resonate with many busy working parents, especially in their child\u2019s preschool years because they pass in a blink of an eye! Preschool is also the time when children develop many skills, including socio-emotional skills. Hence, it is important for them to feel safe and confident so that they can build positive relationships in school and at home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family is a child\u2019s primary social unit. Parents are their haven, the ones they turn to for basic needs, security and comfort. In the eyes of children, parents are their best friends. Spending quality time together is undoubtedly the best way to develop this precious relationship.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>How can busy parents spend quality time with their children?&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>1. Attend school events and excursions <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attending a school event is one&nbsp;activity parents can do with their&nbsp;children which can create wonderful memories for them.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>In May&nbsp;this year, families of our 3 Little Seeds Preschools &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/littleseeds.edu.sg\/lsp-st-andrews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LSP (St. Andrew&#8217;s)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/littleseeds.edu.sg\/lsp-tsa-bukit-batok-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LSP (TSA &#8211; Bukit Batok East)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/littleseeds.edu.sg\/lsp-tsa-bukit-panjang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LSP (TSA &#8211; Bukit Panjang)<\/a> &#8211; got together for a Family Day event at the Singapore Sports Hub. This event gave families the opportunity to spend quality time together and with the community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5315\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_2627-Shuhui-Liu-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5313\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0283-Koeschnake-Maceda-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a heavy downpour, more than 200 parents, grandparents and children turned up for the Family Day event. The Singapore Sports Hub turned into a sea of green as families wore the Little Seeds Preschool Family Day t-shirt in unity. It was heart-warming to witness the wonderful community of support for the children!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we started with a mass warm up exercise. While some children struggled to keep up with the demonstration, others tried their best to follow the instructor closely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5317\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8604-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8604-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8604-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8604-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8604-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8604-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8604-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8604.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5316\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8586-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8586-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8586-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8586-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8586-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8586-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8586-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8586.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then it was fun and games where the children, paired with their parents, showed off their motor coordination skills and great sportsmanship as they played the games with zest and enthusiasm! It was a fantastic bonding activity, and the parents got a good workout too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grandmother of Pre-Nursery child from LSP (Bukit Panjang), Mdm Ong, attended the event and participated in the games with her grandson Jed. Eddie Ong, father of Jed, said: \u201cJed is my mum\u2019s precious grandchild so she will always be present and actively involved in his growing up years.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/MicrosoftTeams-image-113.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Three generations having fun and enjoying each other\u2019s company&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over at the games station, another grandmother-granddaughter pair spontaneously participated in the three-legged race! As the pair focused on moving forward with their legs tied together, they were cheered on by their family who was as excited as them to win the race. What a precious experience of three generations bonding together through one activity!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5314\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1993-chang-jie-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5319\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8683-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8683-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8683-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8683-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8683-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8683-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8683-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8683.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Teacher Cassandra Ho from LSP St. Andrew\u2019s reflected on her experience from the event and said that she was encouraged to see lots of love and laughter&nbsp;from both the young and old.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/index.php\/2023\/05\/02\/why-this-early-childhood-educator-believes-her-calling-is-much-more-than-a-nannys-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ms Cara Lee<\/a>, Deputy Pillar Head of Anglican Preschool Services, who was helping out at the event, was heartened to see the community of teachers and families from different centres and backgrounds coming together. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cara&nbsp;said: \u201cThe community bonding in action models so many important life lessons for our children, from sharing spaces, making memories to cheering one another on and celebrating others\u2019 wins!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe hope that through events like this in Anglican Preschool Services, we can seek to build a caring and nurturing environment for our children in our preschools.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5318\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8635-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8635-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8635-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8635-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8635-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8635-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8635-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_8635.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5311\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-1160x1547.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_0043-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Carve out quality time for special outings<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that relationships and interactions in a child\u2019s surrounding environment &#8211; from their immediate family to their school setting &#8211; has a lasting impact on their development.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a fast-paced society like Singapore, parents may find it challenging to carve out quality time to bond and build deep relationships with their children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>However, it may be comforting to know that meaningful connections are built from spending quality time together, rather than quantity.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>On how busy parents can spend quality time with their child, Centre leader of <a href=\"https:\/\/littleseeds.edu.sg\/lsp-tsa-bukit-batok-east\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LSP (TSA &#8211; Bukit Batok East)<\/a> Stella Samantham said: \u201cParents can go for a picnic and do an activity together with their child. For example, bring the child&#8217;s favourite toy, place it on a piece of paper and talk to the child if they can see the shadow of the toy and ask the child to draw the shadow. Parents and child can add in their own design to beautify the artwork. Frame it up and display in the child&#8217;s room to show appreciation to the child\u2019s work!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/20230601_103453-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stella (left, front) with other teachers and principals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Schedule daily&nbsp;family time<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also important for parents to schedule recurring family time with their children at home. Parents can create a special ritual with&nbsp;their child\u2014something simple that can be done every day. For example, let your&nbsp;child choose and read one book with you at bedtime. Give them your undivided attention during this time. Try to turn off technology when you spend time with your child and avoid texting, answering call or scrolling through social media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the Family Day event, parents were glad that they spent the day getting to know their children outside their school environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-20 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"823\" data-id=\"5309\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3.jpeg 619w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-3-380x505.jpeg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"811\" data-id=\"5310\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-4.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-4.jpeg 649w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-4-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-4-380x475.jpeg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An LSP parent said after the event: \u201cI felt a sense of connectedness and joy. This event gave me the chance to play and bond with Zed and mingle with like-minded parents. I will not forget the smile on his face when we played the games together. I have always been occupied with work, and&nbsp;it dawned on me how much I have missed out on Zed\u2019s growing years, the small and big milestones. From today, I have decided to make more time in my schedule for Zed, especially outdoor time which he enjoys most.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI had another unexpected takeaway \u2013 the support of the community. Sometimes we think that our challenges are unique to us, but they are in fact commonly shared among other parents.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It was so encouraging to learn from and support fellow parents. I am already looking forward to the next play date and parents\u2019 gathering!\u201d&nbsp;<br><br>To find out more about our preschools, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/littleseeds.edu.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/littleseeds.edu.sg\/<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getting to know your child outside their school environment\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[112,49,54,90],"class_list":{"0":"post-5306","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-parenting","8":"tag-family-day","9":"tag-little-seeds-preschool-st-andrews","10":"tag-little-seeds-preschool-tsa-bukit-batok-east","11":"tag-little-seeds-preschool-tsa-bukit-panjang","12":"cs-entry","13":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.7.1 - 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