by Eleanor Yap | Aug 29, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Lonely Planet Kids offers flashcards so kids can learn a new language to an atlas of monsters and ghosts. Thinking of a gift idea for your grandchildren? Think no further, Lonely Planet Kids has several ideas for kids to learn about the world and have fun. Its “First...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 7, 2013 | Health
Part of a final-year project by NTU students, “The Silver Yarn Project” bridges the gap between the youth and the elderly. BY: Eleanor Yap Some of the stories tell of how times back then were tough and how the older generation never failed to...
by Eleanor Yap | Feb 4, 2013 | Inspiring Figures
A senior shares his life through a coffee table book and booklet for his children and grandchildren. BY: Eleanor Yap Tan Peng Ann’s parents and grandparents did not leave him something to remember them by. And, he didn’t want that also to happen to his...
by Eleanor Yap | Jan 4, 2013 | Health
Storytelling can help bridge the generation gap. Learn some tips from a storytelling expert on how you can get started telling the stories that matter to your grandchildren. BY: Sheila Wee Children love to hear stories about their parents’ and grandparents’...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 26, 2012 | Health
A guide for grandparents to help grandchildren learn more about this topic, change mindsets about ageing and bond with each other. BY: Felicia Zhiran Chan Ageing is a natural fact of life that is not very well understood. It is a complex process of...
by Eleanor Yap | Nov 21, 2012 | Health
With grandchildren not spending enough of time with their grandparents, a 28-year-old has come up with a way to deal with this. BY: Eleanor Yap Malaysian Tan Teng Teng grew up with her grandparents and often times hung out with seniors she barely knew...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 23, 2012 | Health
Storytelling is just one of many ways to bond with your grandchildren and close the generation gap. Here’s some ideas on how to do it well. BY: Kamini Ramachandran Grandparents carry a wealth of stories within them; personal stories of family life as well as...
by Eleanor Yap | Mar 7, 2012 | Health
It is tough nowadays for kids to see their grandparents due to distance and school schedules. However, a bunch of SMU students are determined to bring them together. BY: Eleanor Yap In today’s world, it can be tough seeing Granny or Grandpa. With families...