How to Receive Up to 9 Months Complimentary Netflix Subscription*!

I know many who have some form of love for TVs and shows.

We do too.  Though for the children, we often ponder what is good, what is forbidden, what is educational or if it just pure entertainment.  We do not restrict.  We simply manage.

If you are not aware, Netflix and Singtel partnered to bring its customers some good news.  By signing up or re-contracting with Singtel between now to 22 July 2016, you get to receive up to 9 months complimentary Netflix subscription.

Not a Singtel customer?  Simply enjoy one month free trial via Netflix subscription here, just like what we did!  Remember to cancel if you do not wish to continue after one month.  :)

For more details, visit www.singtel.com.sg/netflix.

We attended an afternoon of family fun with Singtel and Netflix at Amazonia Singapore and while the boys have fun, we got a first-hand look at Netflix and Singtel's comprehensive children and family programme.  And learn about how parental controls could be used to create a safe entertainment space for the children.

Children having fun with Amazonia's host.  

Netflix offers a variety of cartoon series such as the likes of Peppa Pig, Care Bears and Cousins, The Little Pony, Transformers: Rescue Bots etc..  There are also movies like the Kung Fu Panda which appeal to both adults and children.

B having a look at what is available.

Anne Wallin, Netflix's Senior Manager, Media Relations APAC, explaining how to set up and customise Parental Control options available on Netflix.

With Netflix Parental Controls settings, parents can block mature titles from being shown onscreen or added to your the instant queue feature.  There are a total of four maturity levels.



So, what's the correct amount of television for children?  I do not have the formula to it.  That is why I think maybe we should ask ourselves these exact questions that Netflix indicated and decide which category the children should fall under when we set up the Parental Controls.

Such fun when an event is organised at an indoor playground as the children will not feel bored while parents are being "educated".  

The 3D Glow Golf, a 9-hole indoor golf putting course, is something new to us.  

And what's a playground without a slide?  Nothing scary, it is a gentle slide suitable for 3 years and above. 

Kids love ball pits, don't they?

For children under 3, there is a toddler play area.  

Thank you Singtel and Netflix for inviting us to the Family Fun Day at Amazonia!

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ZooMoo - A Show, An App - All About Animals! Plus a Giveaway Too!

Advocates of no television programs, no iPads, we are not.

As parents, we are always in a dilemma whether to expose the children to the television, iPads and all the gadgets.  There are tonnes of reports and analysis condemning, but there are also dozens of debates against the condemn.  So what is right, or what is wrong?

There is no right or wrong.  The answer is moderation.  And as parents, we should always exercise caution.  Caution to what the children watch, caution to what the children are exposed to.

Always on the lookout for educational shows and programs, games and iPad apps, we came across ZooMoo.  ZooMoo is the world's first preschool channel that is all about animals, all the time.

Photo Credit : ZooMoo

My boys love animals.  They love the zoo, they love shows about animals and of course, they love ZooMoo!

With a cast of fun, furry characters such as the loveable Panda, the adventurous Piglet, the wildlife photographer Flash and many others, ZooMoo helps preschoolers develop a knowledge and affection for animals, leading to a lifelong love of conservation.  The ZooMoo lineup comprises 4,000+ self-contained shows, combining spectacular wildlife footage with a range of puppetry, animations and narrative techniques to create a unique viewing and learning experience for little viewers.

"Lost", a brand new series on ZooMoo, follows Flash, ZooMoo's resident wildlife photographer, as he finds himself lost in different wildlife habitats while he tries to capture award-winning photos.  Back at the headquarters, his pals Owl and Piglet have to help Flash find his way through clues and quizzes about Flash's surroundings.

Apart from the "Lost" series that one can watch on StarHub channel 306, there is also the revolutionary ZooMoo app.  It's free!  Simply download from the popular App Store and Google Play.

So why is it revolutionary?  Simply because it is designed to work alongside the ZooMoo channel.  Ah-huh!  Isn't it cool?  And the best part?  After the initial app download, no internet connection is required and it is also totally free with no in-app purchases or advertising.  So, no worries about handing the tablet or smart phone to the children and letting them explore the ZooMoo app.

Unlike other TV channels, the App and the ZooMoo channel were developed completely in tandem.  This meant that when the ZooMoo app is turned on, the channel sends original and complimentary content to the child's tablet.  This content can be opened and explored at any time by us.

Photo Credit : ZooMoo

The ZooMoo app shows a ZooMoo island - an island sanctuary where children can interact and look after up to 150 animals.  At anytime, children can open the ZooMoo app and play with their collection of ZooMoo treasures.

D is always delighted when he receives a "present".  He will then go on feeding the animals with the collected food cards, listening to the animal sound effects and watching the different animals perform their abilities.  Now he knows a Dung Beetle (errmmm, yes there's such a beetle), a Crabeater Seal and many others.

Sometimes D watches the show, plays with the app and unlocks certain new animals on his own.  When he talks to me about the animals, I will be able to know what they are as in the ZooMoo app, there is a "Parents Area" whereby I am able to see how often each animal is played with (as in being fed with food etc.) and when the animal has been unlocked.  There are also some fun facts regarding each animal.  This portion of the app is something I really like as it provides a platform for parent-child discussions.

The very kind folks at The ZooMoo Asia Team sent us a gift pack filled with ZooMoo premiums and goodies for the boys.  The very adorable drawstring bags, activity sheets, stickers and tattoos which the boys enjoyed lots.

And they are also generously giving away one such set to our dear readers.  :)

Please join the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win!

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Giveaway ends 25 September 2015, 12 am (Singapore time).

Please note:

- Winner will be chosen at random.

 - Item is not exchangeable for cash.

- The giveaway is open to Singapore residents only.

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- We reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions of this giveaway without prior notice. 

Good Luck! 

Disclosure: We were sponsored with the ZooMoo Gift Pack by The ZooMoo Asia Team.  No monetary compensation was received.  Terms, digital assets and information regarding the ZooMoo Program and App are provided by them.  All opinions are true to my own.

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