A Great First Lap
The ANZA Running group – the association’s newest sports group – sums up its first year, Adam Jordan says.Now that 2016 has drawn to a close and an exciting new year is upon us,...
Expat Healthcare in Singapore
Singapore is an international business hub with a healthcare system valued as one of the best in world. Outstanding medical quality standards are consistent across both the public and private sector, and the system...
Procrastination
Procrastination is the delaying of less pleasurable or more urgent tasks for more pleasurable or less urgent tasks. Many people judge procrastination as our lack of self-control but it might be more useful to...
A Merry Christmas?
Christmas is often a time of cheer, love and happiness – but it can also be a period of stress and heartache. As an expat family you may be thousands of miles away from...
The Wriggly Issue of Worms
We asked Dr Valerie Druon at International Medical Clinic about the itchy problem of pinworms.How common are worms in children and adults in Singapore?Very common!Pinworms, also known as threadworms (because they look like thin...
Mouthguards
Young expatriates in Singapore are fortunate to be able to enjoy participation in sports like rugby, netball and soccer all year round. Indeed, many schools and organisations like ANZA provide ample opportunities to participate...
Beating Jet Lag
Long haul flights are an inevitable part of the expatriate experience in Singapore, whether for business or leisure. Here are some basic tips on how to fight it. What is jet lag?Jet lag refers to...
When is the right age to take children to the Dentist? When is it...
To my dismay, I often hear parents say, “Oh but these are just milk teeth, they will drop out” or “he/she is too young to see a dentist”.
A child’s baby teeth play an important...