Previous talks

New Mothers' Support Group holds a talk every month. Past talks as shown below are listed in reverse chronological order.

NMSG members can purchase a write-up of a previous talk for only SG$5.00. If you would like a copy - please email us today. Be sure to specify in your email the exact topic and speaker and we will get a copy to you as soon as possible.

TOPIC

SPEAKER

DATE

Sibling Rivalry

Marisa Vidaurre, SACAC

July 2010

Dental Care During Pregnancy and Your Toddler's Teeth

Dr. Ong Yean Sze, Smilefocus

June 2010

Raising Balanced Children in an Expat World

Suzanne, SACAC

May 2010

Vaccinating your child with a specific focus on infants and toddlers

Mark Loh, International Medical Centre

April 2010

Speech development in babies, toddlers and children.

Joanne Silvestri, Senior Speech-Language Therapist at The Speech Pathology Centre and the Child Development Manager of The Thinking Box @ Tanglin.

March 2010

Tips for taming toddlers

Shona Sanosi, Early Years Advisor and Director of the Blue House Nursery

February 2010

Fussy eaters - the toddler years and beyond

Karen Wright, State Registered Dietitian from the UK working at The Food Clinic.

January 2010

Anxiety, fears & phobias in children from 0 to 5 years of age

Shona Lowes, Child Clinical Psychologist from the UK December 2009

Swimming for babies and toddlers

Koen Verhoef, founder of Aquaducks

November 2009

Top 10 tips for playing with your child

Shona Sanosi, Early Years Advisor and Director the Blue House Nursery

October 2009

Accident prevention and first aid for infants and toddlers

Dr Mark Loh, MBChB, MRCP(Paediatrics), MRCPCH, FAMS

September 2009

Raising Happy & Optimistic Children

Cate Hey, Clinical Psychologist / Director of SACAC Counselling and Community Programs

August 2009

Positive Parenting through NLP, Yoga Play and Music

Hasnah A.R., Positive Focus

July 2009

Feeding babies and toddlers
Download eat right plate diagram (jpg) and weekly eating chart (pdf)

Karen Wright, UK qualified dietician at the Kinder Clinic

June 2009

Your child’s sleep 0-5 years, avoiding sleep problems

Tammy Fontana

May 2009

Decorating Children's Spaces

Amanda Russel, Interior Designer

April 2009

Osteopathy - Start them young

Adrian Lalani - B.A.(Hons), B.Sc.(Hons), UK Registered Osteopath and Virginia Tang - B.App.Sc.(Clin.Sc.), B.Ost.Sc.(RMIT), Australian Registered Osteopath

March 2009

MISP (Massage in Schools Program)

Deborah Nelson, Certified MISP & Certified Infant Massage Instructor

February 2009

Making the Most of Singapore with Kids

Trish van Putten

January 2009

Vaccinating your Child - What you Should Know

Dr Ting Yean Sullivan, International Medical Clinic

November 2008

Swimming for Babies and Toddlers

Koen Verhoef, Aquaducks

October 2008

Why Creative Play is Important in Early Childhood and How to Run Parties Without Tears

Caroline Essame & Peter Hodgson, Centrestage

September 2008

Babyproofing your Marriage

Di Bustamante, Parentlink

August 2008

Talk cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances

July 2008

Common Paediatric Ear, Nose & Throat Problems

Dr Adrian Siew Ming Saurajen

June 2008

Top Ten Tips for Living Alongside your Domestic Helper

Shona Sanosi, figi-uk

May 2008

Positive Parenting through NLP, yoga, play and music

Hasnah A.R., Positive Focus

April 2008

Baby Signs- All you need to know how to unlock Early Communication

Rebecca Waring, Paediatric Speech & Language Pathologist

March 2008

From Weaning to Fussy Eaters

Karen Wright, Paediatric Dietician

February 2008

Art Exposure for Young Children

Isabelle Desjeux, Isadora’s Workshop

January 2008

Making the most of living in Singapore with kids

Trish Van Putten & Monthida McCoole

December 2007

The Importance of Reading to Your Children

Lynette Thomas, Bookaburra

November 2007

Top 10 Tips for Toddler Taming

Shona Sanosi, Early Years Advisor, Figi-uk

October 2007

Caring For Your Childrens Teeth

Dr. Ong Yean Sze, Paediatric Dental Surgeon

September 2007

The Myths and Facts about Healthy Bonding

Dr Grace McClurg, Chartered Psychologist

August 2007

Child Health in the Tropics

Dr Ting-Yean W. Sullivan MD (USA) International Medical Clinic

July 2007

Bilingualism and Language Development

Rebecca Waring, Speech Pathologist, Ovspring Developmental Clinic

June 2007

Sleep and Settling

Diane Cronly & Allana Robertson
Health Visitors, Mother & Child

May 2007

Infant Massage

Anne Greetham

April 2007

Teaching Children to Swim

Koen Verhoef
Aquaducks

March 2007

Top 10 Tips for Playing with your Child

Shona Sanosi
Figi-uk

February 2007

Vaccinating your child - What you should know

Dr Mark Loh, Paediatric Specialist
International Medical Clinic

January 2007

Making the most of living in Singapore with kids

Trish Van Putten & Monthida McCoole

December 2006

Baby Signs - All you need to know to unlock early communication

Rebecca Waring, Paediatric Speech & Language Pathologist

November 2006

Top 10 Tips for Toddler Taming

Shona Sanosi
Figi-uk

October 2006

Infant and Toddler Nutrition - Weaning and beyond

Karen Wright, Dietitian
Kinder Clinic

September 2006

Caring For Children's Teeth

Dr Ong Yean Sze, Paediatric Dental Surgeon
Dental Excellence

August 2006

Accident prevention and first aid for infants and toddlers

Dr Mark Loh, Paediatric Specialist
International Medical Clinic

July 2006

Pre-school Education in Singapore - Making the Right Choice for your Child

Jayne Nadarajoo
White Lodge Early Learning Centres

June 2006

Osteopathy for Infants - What is it & how can it help?

Philippe Raoux, BSc Hons Osteopathy

May 2006

Childhood Development in the First Two Years - What to Expect

Elizabeth Clarke MB ChB, DCH Dip Child Health, MRCP, FAMS

April 2006

Party Planning

Peter Hodgson, BA, DipEd
Center-Stage

March 2006

Life After Having a Baby: How to get back into shape!

Dr. Rebecca Overton
International Medical Clinic

February 2006

Your Child's Character - You can start developing it now!

Kerry Tremblay, Educator

January 2006

The Benefits of Reading to your Child

Lynette Thomas
Bookaburra

December 2005

Top 10 Tips for Toilet Training

Shona Sanosi
Figi-uk, Early Years Advisor

November 2005

Infant Massage

Anne Greetham

October 2005

Sibling Rivalry & Other Behavioral Questions

Clarice Hong, Psychiatrist

September 2005

Sleep & Settling Children

Jenny Hewitt
Birth & Beyond

August 2005

First Aid - What You Should Know but May Not

Dr. June Lou

July 2005

Aqua Ducks

Keon Verhoef

June 2005

Creating Memory Photo Albums

Frances E. Beretta

May 2005

Benefits of Yoga for Women's Health

Colleen Simmonds, C.H.Ed Dip
Yoga n Yoga Teacher

April 2005

Practical Creativity for Young Children

Peter Hodgson, BA, DipEd
Center-Stage

March 2005

Healthcare in the Tropics

Dr Kim Hayes, Mel & Partners

February 2005

Top 10 Tips for Travelling with Young Children

Shona Sanosi
Figi-uk, Early Years Advisor

January 2005

Nutrition - From Weaning to Fussy Eaters

Karen Wright, Dietitian
Kinder Clinic

December 2004

Birthing Options & Resources in Singapore

Tania Grose-Hodge & Sandy Meadows
Parentlink

November 2004

Digital Photography - Taking better Photos

Kath Cosgrove, Photographer & Deputy Editor
PHOTOi Magazine

September 2004

Immunisation

Dr June Lou, Paediatrician
International Medical Clinic

August 2004

The Benefits of Reading to your Child

Lynette Thomas
Bookaburra

July 2004

Caring For Little Feet

Joanna Palmer, Podiatrist

June 2004

Top 10 Tips for Toddler Taming

Shona Sanosi
Figi-uk, Early Years Advisor

May 2004

Montessori - What is it about?

Felicia Ayling
Little Oaks Montessori School

April 2004

Sleep & Settling Children

Jenny Hewitt - Midwife & Childbirth Educator, Balanze
Birth & Beyond

March 2004

Developing your Child's Self-Esteem & Character

Kerry Tremblay, Educator

February 2004

Party Planning

Peter Hodgson, BA, DipEd
Center-Stage

January 2004

The Art Of Being Creative

Antonija Gros-Jones

December 2003

First Words

Jo Bristow, Speech & Language Therapist
Julia Gabriel Centre & Chiltern House Nurseries

November 2003

How to maintain your energy as a new Mum

Sarah Manning (Yoga Instructor)

October 2003

Managing Transition - The Expatriate Life

Kiera Khan, BA (USA), Counsellor; Christine Hander, MA (USA), Marriage & Family Therapist

September 2003

Healthcare in the Tropics

Dr Param Khera, International Medical Clinic

August 2003

Caring for Children's Teeth

Dr Ong, Pediatric Dental Surgeon

July 2003

Swimming for Babies & Toddlers

Koen Verhoef, Director
AquaDucks

June 2003

Good Nutrition & the Under Five's

Helen Schofield
UK Health Visitor; Mother & Child Centre

May 2003

Common Health Problems in Young Children

Dr Lim Hui Ling, Family Physician

March 2003

Practical Creativity for Young Children

Peter Hodgson, BA, DipEd
Center-Stage

February 2003

Eyecare for Under 5's

Karen Wang BSc, OD (USA)

January 2003

Maximising your child's health using complementary medicine

Dr Sundardas D Annamalay ND (USA), PhD (USA)

December 2002

General First Aid

Rose Jenkins, BSN, RN, PHN

November 2002

Your Child's Character. You can start developing it now!

Kerry Tremblay, Educator

October 2002

Doctor I want to know - is My Pregnancy Healthy?

Dr. TC. Chang, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

September 2002

Healthcare in the Tropics

Dr. Robin Teoh, GP

August 2002

Preparing your Child for Pre-School

Lorraine Boudville

July 2002

The Importance of Reading to Your Children

Lynette Thomas
Bookaburra

June 2002

Preparing for another Child & Sibling Rivalry

Glenys Quayle

May 2002

Sleep & Settling Children

Anna Wong

April 2002

Paediatric Osteopathy

Virginia Tang

March 2002

Party Planning

Peter Hodgson, BA, DipEd
Center-Stage

January 2002

Discipline

Dr Linda Semlitz

December 2001

Developmental Milestones in Children

Ms Koo Shen Lin

November 2001

First Aid Talk

Sharon Lawler

October 2001

How do Children Learn

Zee Cavanagh - Early Childhood Educator

September 2001

Weaning, Solids & Eating Habits

Helen Schofield

August 2001

Notes on Eye Care & Sight

Dr. Pauline Cheong

July 2001

Looking after Children's Teeth

Donna McWilliams (Dental Nurse)

June 2001

Podiatrist

Aine Burns

May 2001

Healthcare in the Tropics

Dr. Robin Teoh, GP

April 2001

Special Needs Children

Ming Shu Chin-Lee, Child Psychologist & Speech Therapist

March 2001

Creative Work for Children

Peter Hodgson, BA, DipEd
Center-Stage

February 2001

Notes on Sleep & Settling Children

Anna Wong

January 2001

How to Mange your Child

Dr. Linda Semlitz

December 2000

Sun Protection

Petra Herm

November 2000

Balanced Feeding for Under Fives

Jennie Simpson

September 2000

Cranial Osteopathy

Andrew Haynes

August 2000

Sibling Rivalry & the Arrival of a New Baby

Sue Huxley

July 2000

Breastfeeding

Anne Mathison

June 2000

Speech & Language Development

Adrienne Attwood

May 2000

Yoga for Mums

Sarah Manning

April 2000

Educational Toys for Children

Di Taylor

March 2000

First Aid & Accident Prevention in the Home

Pam Males

February 2000

Children's Health in the Tropics

Dr. Robin Teoh

January 2000

Caring for a Newborn

Anne Mathison

December 1999