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…

$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…

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…

Christmas 2024: 60+ 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…

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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,…

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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…

Halloween Fun with my Toddler at LEGOLAND Malaysia (review)

It was our first time going to LEGOLAND Malaysia for the Halloween celebrations, and our first time driving there from Singapore. I wondered if it would be hard to find…

Top 10 Family-Friendly Things to do in Vancouver, now a Direct Flight away on Air Canada

At 12,813 km away from Singapore, Vancouver, Canada has always seemed too far to travel to. But now there’s a way to fly to Vancouver directly — in just 14…

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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…

parentcraft and breastfeeding

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…

stressed kid asking for help

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…

Peter Draw and son Oliver

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…

elderly and caregiver

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…