Meet ... monthly talks

This is my favourite NMSG event because:
“Very beneficial as we get professionals' views on current issues that interest us.”
“Gives me a very inexpensive way to learn about my child and parenting. It was the reason I joined NMSG.”
NMSG member survey 2011

We invite experts to talk on a range of parenting-related subjects once a month. A list of upcoming talks is available below - please register your attendance with us by completing and submitting this form.

For a list of previous talks and details of how to purchase notes, please click here.

When?

Once a month on Monday mornings.

Talks start at 10am, registration from 9.45am.

Where?

Function Room - level 9
Camden Medical Centre
One Orchard Boulevard
Singapore 248649

Venue generously provided by International Medical Clinic

How much?

S$10.00 (cash only please)

You are welcome to bring your child(ren) to the monthly forums. There is a selection of baby toys to play with while you sit and enjoy the morning as well as digital baby weighing scales, NMSG library, information leaflets, tea and coffee.

The NMSG is an organisation that support and informs new mums in Singapore. We run events to enable new mums to learn about parenting issues, make friends and for under-5 year olds to play together. With this as our focus, helpers are not allowed to attend NMSG talks. Our primary goal is supporting new mums in this exciting, yet sometimes challenging, life stage. 

 

 

January Talk - Monday 9th January

Topic: Regaining your internal balance – a fun interactive session with your bub/toddler

Speaker: Michelle Castillo Mohlman is a Yoga Alliance USA certified Prenatal/Postnatal yoga instructor and an NGH Certified Hypnotherapist, holding advanced credentials as a HypnoBirthing Fertility Specialist Therapist. To find out more about Michelle’s work and areas of holistic expertise, visit www.undercovermother.com

As a mum myself, I understand that life is about finding balance while nurturing our minds, spirits and bodies. Balance can give you physical strength to help tote your bub/toddler around town and the emotional strength to face the day.

Come along for some fun ways to exercise with your baby (or tot). You’ll learn simple pranayama breathing techniques and fun exercises that you can do while on the go and at home. This talk won’t have all the answers but it will offer some fun with your bub/toddler and give you some techniques that can help ‘rebalance you’.

Please register here by Friday 6th January.

February Talk - Monday 13th February

Topic: Accident prevention and first aid for infants and toddlers

Speaker: Dr Kristin O'Neill, MBBS (Australia),FRACGP. Dr Kristin O'Neill graduated from the University of Sydney in Australia with Honours Class 1 in 1998, and completed a fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2005. She has worked in Australia both in Private General Practice in Sydney and in the Royal Australian Air Force. Dr O'Neill practiced in Dubai servicing the local and expatriate community for 18 months before moving to Singapore with her family. Her interests include family medicine, pediatrics, diabetes, dermatology and minor surgical procedures.

As babies gain mobility the chance to injure themselves increases and the toddler years, could be called the first-aid years as the toddlers explore their surroundings.

There is nothing scarier than seeing your child injured or sick and it is often hard to stay calm and recognize whether it needs simple home first aid or an emergency room visit.

Dr O'Neill from the International Medical Clinic will talk about accident prevention and first aid for infants and toddlers. Topics covered will include basic first aid and what to do in an emergency, avoiding accidents and what's needed to childproof your home and implement safe practices to help reduce serious injuries. She will also cover a general overview of the signs to look out for with common illnesses in young children, what to avoid or prevent and when to visit a doctor.

Please register here by Friday 10th February.

March Talk - Monday 12th March

Topic: Top 10 tips for toilet training

Speaker: Shona Sanosi, Early Years Advisor and Director the Blue House Nursery. Shona has lived in Singapore for approximately ten years. She is NNEB qualified with nearly 20 years experience of working with children of all ages in all settings. She is also mother to five year old twins. Since being in Singapore Shona has set up the early years consulting company, figi-uk and launched the Blue House Nursery School 4 years ago. The school follows the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Most parents eagerly anticipate toilet training as a milestone in their child's development - if for no other reason than that it means an end to changing nappies. But few mums and dads are prepared for how long it can take. Yes, some children get it within a few days. But many more take several months.

Shona will share her expertise to help you decide when your child is ready to move from nappies to pants, take you through the training basics, and help you manage the challenges which are sure to crop up along the way. Covering; preparation, tools for the job, how and when to begin, potty vs. toilet, rewards, building a routine, boys vs girls, regression, night-time and common problems. This talk will give you all the info you need to figure out toilet training with your toddler.

Please register here by Friday 9th March.

Organisers

Michelle Mohlman, Jo Maer and Endina Widartama