Small Classes, Big Hearts: The Unique InterGen Programme Shaping Young Lives at St. Joseph’s Home

As we step into a brand-new academic year at St. Joseph’s Home Infant & Childcare Centre (SJHICC), Principal Imelda Anthony is eager to welcome new families and guide returning students through fresh opportunities for growth. With a forward-thinking mindset, she has laid out exciting plans and improvements designed to instill confidence in parents considering enrolment. … Read more

From Red Packets to Routine: 7 Ways to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues

As parents, juggling work, childcare, and household duties after an extended Chinese New Year break can feel overwhelming. The transition back to routine doesn’t have to be stressful—with a little planning and the right mindset, you can ease back into productivity while keeping the festive spirit alive.  By organising your space, resetting habits, and balancing … Read more

Living with ADHD Kids: Enjoy the Festive Hype, not the Drama

Chinese New Year (CNY) brings with it bustling celebrations and endless visiting. While these activities can be thrilling, they can also overwhelm children—particularly those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Loud noises, vibrant visuals, and disrupted routines can ratchet up stress levels quickly.  According to the Institute of Mental Health  in Singapore, ADHD is among the most common … Read more

New Year, New Bites: 6 Ways to Manage the Festive Feasting 

Chinese New Year is a time of joyful visiting, red packets, and, of course, an abundance of delicious snacks. From savoury slices of barbecued bak kwa to buttery pineapple tarts and other store-bought temptations, it’s practically impossible to avoid sugary and fatty indulgences.  But that doesn’t mean you have to deny your kids these treats … Read more

Feasts, Firecrackers, and Family Fun: 8 Tips for Generational Harmony

Chinese New Year is one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year—think joyous reunions, bountiful feasts, and vibrant traditions. Yet, when your family spans multiple generations—grandparents eager to preserve time-honoured customs on one end and energetic children on the other—balancing everyone’s needs can feel like juggling firecrackers!  Why Intergenerational Bonding MattersIn many Asian cultures, … Read more

8 Festive Ways to Teach Kids about Chinese New Year Traditions

Chinese New Year celebrations are upon us again and what better time than now to share with your children about the joy of cultural traditions that bring families together. Spark their interest in the meaning behind these celebrations.  From joyous reunions and lucky red packets to agile lion dances, each tradition tells a story that … Read more

Creating Musical Masterpieces with Technology

Have you ever wondered, how can music, technology and nursing home residents come together harmoniously? A Magical Collaboration To harness the power of music in building relations and encouraging expression, St Joseph’s Home brought in I’m Soul Inc for a Music Making M.A.G.I.C. Programme. The first run of the programme was conducted in an intergenerational … Read more

Intergenerational Expressive Arts at Childcare Centre

What’s the intergenerational experience at St Joseph’s Home Infant and Childcare Centre?

Intergenerational bonding is such a buzz word these days. What exactly is intergenerational bonding programmes? Intergenerational bonding programmes are where the young and old, typically with a large age gap spanning two or more generations, interact and socialise with one another. The benefits of intergenerational programmes (IGPs) have been well documented (Canedo-Garcia et al., 2017). … Read more