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Issue 5
May 2017

Panch-a-Mantra

The story of 5 easy mantras for raising ‘Honey’ and ‘Money’ together


Bringing up a child and managing finances are perhaps two of the most crucial and challenging activities in the life of a married couple. Bringing up a child in itself, is a financially challenging activity. As you think and plan about your child's development for a bright future, you also need to think and plan about the future of your money. Whether we like it or not, in the today’s world, how you manage your money for current and future needs is arguably directly linked to a bright future for your children and yours. In this issue we explain all that a parent needs to know about parenting and personal finance through a simple story and an inforgraphic.

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ANNOUNCEMENT - Parents’ Monthly Meet launch


Dear Parents,

As we had mentioned before, starting May 2017, we aim to bring back the fire in social networking of like minded parent community through our face-to-face monthly Connects in Singapore. We invite you to be a part of this 'parentalogue'.

Register for attending the 1st Parents’ Monthly Meet !
- For Parents (with children under 16 years)
- By Parents (also experts in their fields of work)

We are raising our kids in a media dominated, peer culture, which needs parents to be proactive. 

Let us be prepared for the challenges 
  • by understanding the culture,
  • by creating collective wisdom and a strong, learning community of like-minded parents through regular, non-judgemental, sharing and inspiring meetings and follow ups,
  • to inspire and be inspired by other fellow parents
Agenda of every monthly meet would be:
  • Theme of the Month (see below)
  • Expert Views & Experience Sharing
  • Discussion and key takeaways
  • Resources, strategies to try out/ DIY
Date: 26 May 2017
Time : 11am - 1pm
Venue: The Activity Room, Choa Chu Kang Public Library, 21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, #04-01/02 Lot 1 Shopper’s Mall, 689812.

Theme of the month: I screen, you screen we all scream through our screens!

We are surrounded by screens and so are our children.
  • What are its advantages, disadvantages?
  • What could be possibly wrong with giving phones to kids?
  • What to do if my 8-year-old child is nagging me for an iPhone?
  • Will my child miss out if he doesn’t have the latest gadgets?
Parents, come join other parents in a discussion, moderated by Financial Literacy Expert Swapna Mirashi – who studies the modern environment and parenting challenges at the first Monthly Connect.  
Register NOW

SAVE THE DATES IN JUNE
Talks for Parents at Public Libraries

 

Help Children Develop Self-Control
  • 15 June 3pm to 4pm @ Jurong Public Library
  • 18 June 2pm to 3pm @ Sengkang Public Library
Pocket Money Talk
  • 17 June 3pm to 4pm @ Bishan Public Library
Stay Tuned

Actionable Insights on Money, Mind & Media for Parents

Issue #2 Coming Up


The 3 ‘M’s - Money, Mind and Media are shaping the ‘aims’ of modern day parenting in a way we cannot imagine. AIM aims to provide practical insights on the themes defining today’s culture, influencing parenting, one topic at a time.

You read the first issue of AIM last quarter. It is time for the second issue to be published.

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Some "Food For Thought" This Weekend

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What can we do to make the CONNECTion more relevant to you? Share your perspective and help us improve the CONNECT.

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CONNECT is a monthly Newsletter from Kaleidoscope Training & Development, Singapore - founded by author and financial literacy expert Swapna Mirashi. As the name suggests, CONNECT intends to be Kaleidoscope’s connection with parents, on the money and kids equation in parenting. Know about our latest initiatives, launches, networking opportunities and share your views, concerns and stories.
Let us stay CONNECTed.

About Kaleidoscope's Founder

Swapna Mirashi is an author and consultant with vast experience and expertise in financial literacy and creative thinking. She has written 4 books and writes columns and blog on Financial Literacy. Her current focus is behavioural finance and training children/ young adults conscious financial living – being totally aware of our financial decisions and their implications. An MBA (Marketing), Swapna has worked previously in the fields of Marketing/ Advertising and Training - Creative Thinking, Ideation.
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