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…

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…
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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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…

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…

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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…

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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…

18 Places to Donate Books and More in Singapore

Preloved novels collecting dust, self-help books you’ll never read again, not to mention children’s books your kids have outgrown and old textbooks that keep piling up. Wondering what to do with all t...

Baby Full Month Sets & Packages: 24 Traditional and Modern options for 2023

Whether you’re still waiting to pop, or Baby’s already here, you’re probably thinking about your little one’s full moon celebration. This joyous occasion to mark a baby’s first month of life is signif...

Praying to Zhu Sheng Niang Niang (注生娘娘) for a Baby

No, it’s not limited to the older generation — even young childless couples visit temples to pray that the deities will grant them a healthy baby. Zhu Sheng Niang Niang (注生娘娘), in particular, seems to...

Help your Child Grow Tall (or taller) with Tian Qi and these Traditional Recipes

Please let my child be short, said no mum ever. Indeed, the quest for height is an age-old one, forged by the belief that tall equals success in all aspects of life. Even the language we use has influ...

A Baby Gift & Ang Pow Guide

In the past, my friends and I used to lug mega-sized packs of diapers when we visited girlfriends who had just given birth. Diapers, we rationalised, were the perfect gift. The baby would definitely n...

Hospital Maternity Packages: Giving Birth in Singapore? Find the Best Maternity Packages here

Two pink lines. Ecstatic tears. A whirlwind of emotions and a whole lot of questions, from “am I ready for this?” to “where should I give birth?”. Answers: you will be, and read on. If choosing hospit...

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 probl...

8 Zi Char places and Restaurants with Private Rooms for Family Feasts and Celebrations

We’re Singaporeans, when we want to have good food with the extended family outside, we go to a zi char restaurant. Right? Chances are, your family already has its familiar favourite when it comes to...

What To Eat and Avoid When You’re Heaty, According to TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is common in our everyday lives as Singaporeans. Turn a corner in any neighbourhood and you will likely encounter a TCM medical hall or two. During hotter months and...

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 as we explore the newest playgrounds and...

10 Prenatal Pilates Classes in Singapore for Pregnancy Fitness and Conditioning

Pilates has become a popular workout in Singapore, with the addition of at least four new Pilates studios and classes in Singapore over the past year. Whether done on the mat or on a reformer, it can...

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Full Moon: Celebrating One of Baby’s First Milestones

Have you ever wondered why a person’s ‘Chinese age’ seems to be their real age plus one year? That’s because the Chinese have traditionally regarded the completion of the full 30 days as baby’s first...

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Our Tampines Hub: All You Need to Know about Its Massive Rooftop Swimming Complex and Other Family-Friendly Features

Our little roving reporter, Elliott, had heard so much about the new rooftop pool complex at Our Tampines Hub, and couldn't wait for it to open. So when it finally did so on 19 July, wild horses could...

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 best reads for preschoolers a...

How to Parent your Child better based on their Chinese Zodiac Sign

Often, we wonder how our children will turn out to be when they grow up. As we watch them develop and learn, we try our best to make sense of their actions and behaviour. Did you know that your child'...

The Most Kid-Friendly Minsu, B&Bs, and Hotels in Taiwan

Fulfil a fantasy, sleep in a safari, or let the kids play in a mini road safety park. You'll find all these and more, only in Taiwan! If you've ever considered a family vacation in Taiwan just so that...

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10 Postnatal Massage services to help you Heal and Slim down after giving Birth

Pregnancy and giving birth can take a lot — literally! — out of a woman's body. It's no wonder that new mothers are advised to go through confinement to help them heal better, physically. Postnatal ma...

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 not sign your little one up for the cutest b...

Find a Lactation Consultant & Get Breastfeeding Help in Singapore

As a 'kiasu' mum-to-be, I researched every aspect of baby care while pregnant. One thing that struck me was how breast milk is the best food for babies. Breast milk has all the nutrients a baby needs...

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 was thrilled! After weeks of him constant...