Quincy House Singapore: a serviced apartment in the heart of vibrant Holland Village (review)

The best sleep I had in 2024 happened in the last week of the year at Quincy House Singapore, a new serviced residence in Holland Village. I thought it was…

Street Smarts Vs Book Smarts: Why your Child Needs the former now, more than the latter

As a child, Emil Lim was the kind of student parents and teachers love. With a PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examination) T-score of 266, he was in the top 1%…

Navigating the Transition Post-PSLE to Secondary School: 5 Key Strategies for Parents

Transitioning from the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) to secondary school marks a critical point in a child’s educational journey. It’s a moment when students face new academic challenges, social…

CNY 2025: 25 Must-have CNY Goodies for a Joyous & Delicious 蛇-lebration

As we slither into the Year of the Snake, expect more sss-scintillating puns like the one above. Just kidding! Instead, look forward to another season of must-have CNY goodies to…

January 2025: Eat, Play, Shop & more for Families in Singapore this month

Happy New Year! As we step into January 2025, we look back on the moments that shaped us as parents in 2024. For the new year ahead, we’re prioritising connection…

4 Levels of Consciousness: Navigating Motherhood with Mindfulness

“I hate you! You’re the worst mum ever!” my 10-year-old daughter howled in anger. “How DARE you shout at your mum like that?” my husband popped his head into her…

CNY 2025: Embrace Renewal with 19 Alternative Reunion Feasts this Year of the Snake

The Year of the Snake, a time of renewal and fresh beginnings, calls for reunions that reflect this vibrant energy. So why not break away from traditional Chinese sit-down reunion…

CNY 2025: 9 Places to Find CNY Twinning Qipao, Cheongsams, and Mandarin Collar Shirts

The Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate family, unity, and tradition, and CNY twinning with your family in matching outfits is a fantastic way to embrace the festive…

Fullerton Hotel Deluxe Sure Win Yu Sheng

CNY 2025: 18 Scaled-up Yusheng (鱼生) to Usher in the Year of the Snake

The Year of the Snake is slithering its way into 2025, promising a year of wisdom, grace, and prosperity. For your Chinese New Year (CNY) reunion dinners, we’ve curated a…

Dorsett Changi City Singapore: An East-side Escapade and Local Foodie Staycation to Savour

It starts with a rumble, rises to a soft roar, and before you expect it, a plane has landed and is gliding down the runway — less than 50 metres…

Cassandra Nadira Lee on a motorbike

Reclaiming My Light: A Mother’s Journey Through Postpartum Blindness & Clinical Depression

Today, Cassandra Nadira Lee is a thriving entrepreneur and mother of two. But for the youthful 50-year-old, getting here wasn’t smooth-sailing. While her childhood, marked by her family’s financial struggles,…

Social Anxiety Disorder: Not Shy, Not an Introvert, Not Rude, just Overwhelming Fear in Social Settings

Caleb (not his real name) was in Primary 3 when he started to come home from school in tears. He seemed stressed, and avoided some of his friends. No one…

Gardens by the Bay Christmas Wonderland Blizzard Time

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

‘Tis beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Which means we’re here to update you on all the fun festive happenings on our little red dot. Join us as we…

The Wizard of Oz by Wild Rice (review)

Catching The Wizard by Oz by Wild Rice was top on our ‘to do’ list for the school holidays for my daughter and me. It was our first time attending…

Check into Grand Staycays at the Refreshed Grand Hyatt Singapore (Review)

The Grand Hyatt Singapore has been a landmark on Scotts Road for as long as I can recall. It’s undergone several refurbishments over the years, and its most recent multi-year…

Baby Lucas and parents after SMA treatment

$2.4 Million to Give Our Baby a Chance Against Spinal Muscular Atrophy

“To say that the journey was a rollercoaster ride is probably an understatement,” says Lavin Chong, a marketing manager in a fintech company. She and her husband, Andy Wang, both…

Christmas Gifts 2024: Festive Finds & Giveaways for Everyone on Your List

Already feeling overwhelmed by the thought of shopping for Christmas gifts? Don’t worry, this treasure trove of gift ideas will delight everyone on your list, from the littlest elves to…

oral exam

PSLE Oral in 2025: What’s New & Strategies to Ace It

Generations of Singaporean students — yes, including you and me — have overlooked the Oral exam until it’s around the corner. Yet we consistently practise writing compositions and tackle past…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Condition that Remains Underdiagnosed in Girls and Women

If you are female, you could have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and not know it. Your daughter, female friends, and female relatives could have ASD, and not know it. As…

InterContinental Singapore - LUCE - Festive Buffet

Christmas 2024: 70+ Festive Takeaways & Dine-in Specials for Every Party

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! With Christmas 2024 just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your festive feasts. Whether you’re hosting a cosy family…

Year-end Holiday & Festive Fun 2024: 30+ Awesome Activities and Events that Kids will Love!

If the school holidays have already started for your kids, or will soon start, keep this list of awesome year-end holiday activities and festive events handy. Whether you’re looking for…

A nurse from NurseFirst answering a call.

5 times NurseFirst helped Families ease their urgent Medical Concerns — at No Cost!

“I would like to share my personal feedback regarding the NurseFirst service. I called in last evening when my child encountered an incident in school. I would like to express…

Family fun in Maison Q prints at the Butler Bear Family Staycation at St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

November 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore this month

Can you believe that it’s already November 2024? Where did the year go, right? If thinking about getting prepped and ready for year-end holidays and celebrations is making you sweat,…

Road trip with mum

10 Popular Family Road Trip Destinations for a Vacation to Remember

Family vacations can be costly, and of course, the bigger the family, the higher the expenditure. But fret not. One way to create memorable family vacations without breaking the bank…

Worldschooling: Taking Homeschooling to Another Level

Raymond Lim is an inspirational speaker, trainer, and coach, and the founder of RL Consultancy. At the same time, the 47-year-old is a dedicated dad who together with his wife,…

10 Great Programmes Kids will Love at SWF Playground This Year! (2024)

If you have a budding poet, author, writer, word wonder at home, keep 8 to 17 November 2023 free for them to indulge at the Singapore Writers Festival SWF Playground….

Getting Breast Cancer at 25 years old and 38 weeks Pregnant

With no family history of breast cancer, Kwa Lay Teng never thought that she would be the first in her family to get it. She was 38 weeks pregnant, about…