Annabelle Kids

Annabelle Kids Annabelle Kids is a play-based child therapy providing psychology, speech, and occupational services

Have you heard of Brain Gym?Brain Gym activities are designed to improve cognitive functions such as focus, attention, m...
07/10/2025

Have you heard of Brain Gym?
Brain Gym activities are designed to improve cognitive functions such as focus, attention, memory, and coordination, and it’s fun for both young and old. I introduced Brain Gym during our screen-free time with my sons and my grandma. The boys were thrilled to take on this challenge, and we all enjoyed the bonding. Three generations, one activity, and simple to set up!
 
What other activities do you do for screen-free time with your family? Let me know in the comments!

On Children’s Day, we celebrate joy and innocence.But it’s also a reminder: our children deserve safety, not silence.Bul...
03/10/2025

On Children’s Day, we celebrate joy and innocence.
But it’s also a reminder: our children deserve safety, not silence.
Bullying is not new. What matters is how seriously we respond as parents. It’s not about “kids being kids” but it’s about protecting, guiding, and advocating for them.
Whether your child is being bullied, or has hurt others, knowing the right steps helps you stay calm and partnership with the school can make all the difference.

Today, let’s celebrate children by keeping them safe, seen, and heard.

Apart from the bop-worthy songs (yes, Golden 🎶), the movie leaves kids with a powerful message: 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.For ...
30/09/2025

Apart from the bop-worthy songs (yes, Golden 🎶), the movie leaves kids with a powerful message: 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

For kids around 6 & above, this resonates. At this age, they compare themselves to friends and want to fit in. In today’s digital era, wanting to look like or be well-received like influencers is normalised. The film reminds them: you don’t need to hide parts of yourself to belong.
So while they’re busy singing along, they’re also learning one of life’s most important truths. ✨
 

Sometimes children don’t have the words to explain how they’re feeling, but they often have the colours, crayons, and im...
27/09/2025

Sometimes children don’t have the words to explain how they’re feeling, but they often have the colours, crayons, and imagination to show it. The art they create is a bridge connecting us to their inner world. Let’s listen with our eyes and our hearts.

On Children’s Day, we celebrate joy and innocence.But it’s also a reminder: our children deserve safety, not silence.Bul...
26/09/2025

On Children’s Day, we celebrate joy and innocence.
But it’s also a reminder: our children deserve safety, not silence.
Bullying is not new. What matters is how seriously we respond as parents. It’s not about “kids being kids” but it’s about protecting, guiding, and advocating for them.
Whether your child is being bullied, or has hurt others, knowing the right steps helps you stay calm and partnership with the school can make all the difference.

Today, let’s celebrate children by keeping them safe, seen, and heard.

Some kids face tough situations at home and still grow up with healthy communication and empathy. Why? Safe adults at sc...
26/09/2025

Some kids face tough situations at home and still grow up with healthy communication and empathy. Why? Safe adults at school, supportive friends, siblings and community role models (e.g., friends’ parents).
One caring relationship can change the trajectory. Just because someone comes from a tough background doesn’t mean they will grow up to be bad kids.

Listen to the playback on CNA938: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/listen/cna938-rewind/wellness-hour-psyche-behind-school-bullies-

I recently travelled with my kids and... it was tiring for my husband and I. But you know what? This was a trip, not a h...
25/09/2025

I recently travelled with my kids and... it was tiring for my husband and I. But you know what? This was a trip, not a holiday, and I’m really glad my kids enjoyed it because that was the purpose of this trip.
 
Travelling with kids is never an easy feat, but setting expectations and being prepared to change plans can help.
 
Share your tips with me in the comments!

“Taking the exams with your child” can strain the parent-child relationship.Kids feel your stress and anxiety even when ...
24/09/2025

“Taking the exams with your child” can strain the parent-child relationship.
Kids feel your stress and anxiety even when nothing’s said. How do you then manage your anxiety?

Dr Annabelle’s tips:
• Adjust expectations: Praise effort and growth; model calm coping.
• Keep routines: Protect sleep and family time; offer healthy snacks; a simple “I’m proud of you.”
• Regulate yourself: Try deep breathing, taking a walk, or a quick journal/tea break.
• Talk & listen: Set realistic goals together; ask what support helps and skip the nagging.
• Get support: If anxiety is affecting daily life, sleep or the relationship, seek professional help.
Exams are part of learning—not the measure of your child or your parenting.

Read more on Zaobao: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/familynlove/story20250921-7521596

💭 “Is it my fault for not noticing?”If you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’re not alone. Many loving parents only reali...
23/09/2025

💭 “Is it my fault for not noticing?”
If you’ve ever asked yourself this, you’re not alone. Many loving parents only realise their child is struggling much later, and that realisation often comes with a wave of guilt.
Here’s what we want you to know:
✨ Children can be really good at masking how they feel.
✨ You’re not supposed to have x-ray vision.
✨ Feeling guilty doesn’t mean you failed, it means you care.
What matters most isn’t what you missed, but what you do now. Showing up with love, listening, and seeking support when needed can make all the difference. 💚
🌱 You don’t have to figure this out alone. We’re here to support you and your family.

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬, 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬.Over the September holidays, these children explored skills to understand big feelings, buil...
20/09/2025

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬, 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬.
Over the September holidays, these children explored skills to understand big feelings, build confidence and communicate assertively. They also practised self-regulation to stay calm and focused, and learnt healthy social skills with safe, respectful boundaries. Thank you, parents, for your support! Do keep using the take-home materials as gentle guides at home.

Our next programme returns in the year-end holidays. Keep a lookout for more info🙂
 

Sometimes, we just don’t have the words to describe how we’re feeling... The same goes for our children. By building a r...
19/09/2025

Sometimes, we just don’t have the words to describe how we’re feeling... The same goes for our children. By building a rich vocabulary of emotion words, we can help our children recognise and communicate their feelings in a helpful way.
 

Parenting growth isn’t always about big milestones.Sometimes it’s the quiet wins; staying calm in the chaos, saying sorr...
15/09/2025

Parenting growth isn’t always about big milestones.
Sometimes it’s the quiet wins; staying calm in the chaos, saying sorry when you slip, and choosing connection over comparison.

If you’ve done even one of these lately, you’re growing more than you realise.

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