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LIFE&FAMILY
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JUNIOR EXPLORERS
Junior Explorers is a new educational
experience for children aged six to 11,
teaching them about wildlife and the
environment, across both online and offline
worlds. Every month, Junior Explorers go on
missions to explore different ecosystems,
such as the Arctic to find a missing polar
bear, or Africa’s Serengeti to observe the
great animal migration. Each mission starts at
home, with a kit arriving by post that includes
collectibles, activities and information. Kids
then go online to complete their mission,
playing games and solving mysteries along
the way. Subscriptions start at $24.99 for one
month.
Latest updates for parents & children WHAT’S NEW
CHILDREN IN NEED
Foster parents make a difference to
children’s lives by providing stability,
nurturing and love. The Ministry of Social
and Family Development administers
the Fostering Scheme for children under
18, an alternative care arrangement for
children whose families are unable to look
after them due to ill health, incarceration,
abandonment, neglect or abuse. If you can
offer a child a home and encouragement for
a brighter future, call 6354 8799. Visit msf.
for more information.
WIN AN IPAD MINI
Expatriate insurance specialist the International Protection
Group (IPG) is continually seeking to improve its services. Clients
are the heart of IPG’s business, and the team is looking for input
into delivering the insurance solutions that you’re looking for. If you
can help, complete a five-minute confidential survey for a chance to
win an iPad Mini. Visit the “What’s On” page at to enter. IPG
is at 27/F Prudential Tower, 30 Cecil Street. 6631 2862 |
HOLIDAY IDEAS
Visitors in town for the holidays? Take advantage of a special family deal
at Gardens by the Bay. The $50 family package (normally $64), allows
entry to the cooled Flower Dome and Cloud Forest conservatories for two
adults and two kids. Don’t forget to bring along proof of residency when
purchasing tickets. Offer valid until 28 June.
Secure
Surfing
Safer Internet Day came and
went in February, but no matter
what day it is, it’s essential to
remember some important internet
security habits. Most hijackers
get into accounts through phishing, which is sending emails that appear to
come from a genuine source (such as your bank) but are really created to steal
passwords or credit card details. Hijackers can break into an account in as little
as 30 minutes. So remember to check the address bar for the URL prefix “https”;
this means the site is secure. Also, be alert to scare tactics, and scan a sender’s
email address and email content for spelling mistakes and other irregularities
that might indicate an email is not genuine.