Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re wondering what to do for mum/wife/grandma, read on, for the city is blooming with heartwarming ways to celebrate these incredible…
Mother’s Day 2025 is just around the corner — that’s Sunday, 11 May. What better way to celebrate the incredible woman who raised you — or your kids — than…
In Singapore, some children as young as seven years old receive counselling to learn social skills and emotional regulation, as a means to better their mental health. Do children even…
After 30 hours of prolonged labour and minimal dilation, my obgyn said the ‘c’-word — C-section — that launched my career in maternal nagging. “You better come out soon,” I…
When her son Emmanuel was 18 months old, Janice Tay noticed that his development was slower compared to his older sister at the same age. “I instinctively knew something wasn’t…
The fourth month of the year brings the muggy inter-monsoon period and the Easter season, so stay tuned as we’ll soon be bringing you all the best brunches and egg…
Spring is in the air and Easter is just around the corner — on 20 April, to be egg-xact. It’s a time for family gatherings, chocolatey treats, and of course,…
“Kids, I think Mum has ADHD.” Suddenly, I had the full, undivided attention of my five children. A mum with ADHD? But before I could elaborate, one by one, they…
Whether you are trying for a baby, or have just received a positive result from your pregnancy test (congrats!), it is good to know what you are in for when…
When a child is first diagnosed with or suspected to have autism, it can be a very challenging time for the child’s parents and the family. In this early period,…
Giving birth to her third child on a mattress at home was not part of Ho Kin Ing’s delivery plan. Serendipitously though, the moment fits perfectly with the 33-year-old’s current…
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 child’s first major milestone…
Parents despair when their children are diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). After all, no one wants their kids to live with ADHD challenges. Yet while early diagnosis is crucial for…
Expecting a little one this year of the wood snake? Congratulations! Two of your top considerations are probably (i) where to give birth, and (ii) how much it will cost….
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food, water, and other personal needs. It is a time for self-reflection, spiritual purification, and charity….
Heads-up, there’s much to look forward to this March, from the school holidays to new attractions like Rainforest Wild ASIA (P/S: Get a FREE child ticket with every two adults…
Ladies, it’s our day! International Women’s Day is all about celebrating the strength, resilience, and sheer awesomeness of women — and no one embodies that more than mothers. So whether…
So many mums often ask me, “Junia, how do I motivate my child to study?” It’s a loaded question, since every parent has different expectations and every child has unique…
The March school holidays are just around the corner, offering families a well-deserved break from the usual school routine. From 15 to 23 March 2025 in Singapore, this one-week holiday…
Approximately five per cent of school-aged children are diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But what is it, really? Many people don’t believe that it’s a real condition. Others think that…
Singapore’s fifth and newest zoological park — Rainforest Wild ASIA — is set to open its doors on 12 March 2025! As Asia’s first-ever wildlife adventure park, it offers a…
Many adults participate in running events as a way to escape from the stress of daily life. Children, too, can benefit from running, so why not make it a family-bonding…
Traditionally and in an ideal world, we’d have parents, aunts, cousins, or neighbours who can help look after our children on demand. But since we don’t all have this luxury,…
As both a parent and an educator, I’ve seen firsthand how much smoother the Primary One transition can be when parents and teachers work hand in hand. Watching my kids…
Between the continuation of the Chinese New Year festivities and the advent of Valentine’s Day, there’s lots happening this February 2025. As always, we’re here to update you on everything…
“What does Chinese New Year mean to you?” I asked my horde. “Money,” my teenager candidly replied. Then my eldest surprised me with her answer, “Family.” Their 10-year-old sister nodded…
