All You Need for a Kid-friendly Halloween 2024 – From Creepy Costumes to Enchanting Events

Horror houses and scare fests are all well and good when you’re a footloose teenager or fancy-free young adult. But once you get promoted to parenthood, it’s time to replace…

Is Excessive Screen Time or Device Addiction affecting your Child’s Mental Health?

From the outside, 16-year-old Zack (name changed) appears to be doing fine. His grades, while not excellent, are not terrible. A student in London, he speaks clearly and confidently, and…

Our Favourite Learning and Creative Apps for Kids on the iPad

Back when I was a work-at-home-mum with no help, one of the hardest parts of my day was trying to find things for the kids to do so I could…

Highly Recommended Parentcraft & Lactation Consultants in Singapore

Becoming a parent is a joyous yet challenging journey. From understanding newborn care to establishing breastfeeding routines, having the right support can make a significant difference. Thankfully, Singapore boasts a…

October 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore This Month

It’s October, which means it’s time to celebrate Children’s Day! So of course we’re here to update you on all the fun happenings on our little red dot. Join us…

Buckets & Taps to Help My Child Cope with Stress

How do you cope with stress? It’s exam season and the girls were laughing mindlessly at something over dinner. I wanted a more serious conversation of how their day went,…

LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Theme Park: Exhilarating Thrills + Giveaway! (review)

Earlier in July, we headed across the Causeway for a weekend of family fun at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. We spent our first day at the annual Splash Carnival at LEGOLAND…

Inspired by Grandpa, Shaping His Son: Artist Peter Draw’s Tales of Love

An art teacher once told six-year-old Peter Zhuo he couldn’t draw. Now at 40, the founder of HappWhy Brands is the creator of world-famous characters, Ai and Aiko, his little…

Is your Child Future-Ready? Meet these Preschool Inventors from PCF Sparkletots who are and learn their secret!

In today’s vibrant world, preparing preschoolers for the future means nurturing their excitement for learning. Through engaging experiences, they build social-emotional resilience, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and learn the basics…

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Looking for a Live-in Caregiver for Elderly but Don’t Know How?

Many dual-income families who have young children in Singapore engage domestic helpers. But the caregiving burden doesn’t end there, especially as our own parents get older. As our kids grow…

How is Heat affecting your Pregnancy? Is it Dangerous?

It’s official: temperatures are rising, and with them, health threats and general discomfort all around for us. If you are pregnant though, hotter weather can be even more harmful as…

Having experienced Postpartum Depression, this Mum gives voice to the condition to help other new parents

Four days after bringing her newborn son (now four) home from the hospital, Ethel Yap found that she could not breathe. She had no idea that it was because of…

Prenatal Tests and Scans to take when you are Pregnant

You’ve taken that first test to find out if you are pregnant, and got a Big Fat Positive. Congratulations! Now it’s time to think about the prenatal tests and scans…

Mid-Autumn 2024: 5 Fun Activities for Families this Festival Season

Mid-Autumn 2024 falls on Tuesday 17 September, on the 15th day of the eighth Lunar month. Traditionally, “Zhong Qiu Jie” was celebrated as a harvest festival to thank the gods,…

A Parent’s Guide to Pneumococcal Disease & Vaccinations for Infants & Children

Every year in Singapore, approximately 10 in 100,000 infants and children under the age of five become very sick from severe pneumococcal disease. They require intensive treatment in the hospital…

September 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore This Month

We’re right smack in the September 2024 school holidays! If you are wondering what to do with the kids, read on for activity ideas, and a ✨ giveaway ✨of the…

Rachel and family having Breakfast in the Wild at the Singapore Zoo

New Animal Encounters at Singapore Zoo – Breakfast in the Wild & Backstage with Elephants (Review)

As an animal lover and a fan of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, I jumped at the opportunity to meet the new animal ambassadors at its signature Breakfast in the Wild and…

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“Should I Stay or Leave?” – Debating Divorce after 18 Years of Marriage & 5 Kids

He sent flowers to another lady and when questioned, said it was because he wanted to cheer her up. He was even messaging her on a daily basis! I was…

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): A Parent’s Role in Early Detection & Care

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord and impacts the muscles used for activities such as breathing, eating, crawling,…

11 Learning Holidays that Go Beyond what Textbooks can Teach

When they travel, kids broaden their horizons and try new things. But what if they could also pick up new skills, improve on current ones, and return home enriched by…

Mdm Ling Bakery mooncakes

Mooncakes 2024: 36 Extra-Ordinary Orb-tions this Mid-Autumn Festival

Year after year, talented pastry chefs keep coming up with innovative flavours to surprise our taste buds. Yet many of us still prefer the traditional classics, evidence that ‘ordinary’ isn’t…

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12 Feel-good Teachers’ Day Gifts under $12 that Support Local (2024 Edition)

Teachers are loving, patient, and smart people who educate, discipline, guide, and inspire our children. They often sacrifice their own time, energy, and sleep to nurture kids they aren’t even…

SAFRA Diaper Dash 2024: Sign Up Now for the Cutest Race in Town!

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games still fresh in our minds, are you wondering if you may have a future Shanti Pereira or Marc Brian Louis in your arms? Why…

Breast Cancer gave Aisha Jiffry a New Lease of Life. Now she’s Helping other Women cope with theirs

Five years ago, Aisha Jiffry, 44, was going through the motions in a job that left her tired, uninspired, and with little time to pursue her own passions. Blessed with…

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Best Prenatal & Postnatal Massage Services in Singapore

Pregnancy and postpartum are tough on a woman’s body, so it’s no surprise that prenatal and postnatal massage services have become a must-have for mums-to-be and new mums in Singapore….

August 2024: Eat, Play, Shop, and More for Families in Singapore this Month

The National Day celebrations are right around the corner, but there’s more to August 2024 than fireworks. To keep track of what’s relevant for kids and families, we bring you…

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My Kids Don’t Care If Singapore has the Most Powerful Passport in the World

“Did you know we’ve got the most powerful passport in the world?” Since we were approaching Singapore’s 59th National Day, this was how I opened the conversation at the dinner…

National Day 2024: Fun Activities for Families to Enjoy this Long Weekend

If you’ve been wanting to spend more time as a family this year, the upcoming National Day 2024 long weekend is a great opportunity to come together and bond as…

Our Family Wellness Staycation at Oasia Resort Sentosa (review)

Nothing makes my almost six-year-old jump in joy more than going for a staycation. So when I told him that we were having one at Oasia Resort Sentosa soon, he…