by Eleanor Yap | Jan 21, 2022 | Miscellaneous
With many grandkids living outside of Singapore, it can be tough staying connected on a regular basis. And with the pandemic, things couldn’t get tougher. Grandparenting can be tough especially when grandchildren are living outside of Singapore. How do...
by Eleanor Yap | Dec 9, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Approximately 300 seniors and grandparents were invited to a range of festivities including vintage care rides and community performances. Approximately 300 seniors and grandparents were invited to the inaugural Grandparents Day at Selegie in late November to...
by Eleanor Yap | Apr 30, 2013 | Health
The Grandparent Fostering Programme, a community programme launched in Jalan Kukoh precinct in November 2012, bonds the young and old together, and bridges the generation gap. BY: Eleanor Yap Generation gap and language barrier are some of the challenges facing...
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 | 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...