For Singapore’s momentous SG60 milestone, the National Day Parade returns to the Padang once again. However, ticket-less and diehard followers of the ever-popular National Day fireworks don’t have to worry….
Motherhood is life-changing, a journey that transforms not only your world but also your body. Among these postnatal changes is diastasis recti (DR), or abdominal muscle separation. Nearly all women…
School days are here again but that doesn’t mean the good times have to end. Take it from us: July 2025 marks the beginning of another six months of fabulousness,…
Keeping a home running smoothly in Singapore often means relying on professional home maintenance services to tackle everyday issues. Whether it’s calling in an electrician to fix faulty wiring, getting…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions diagnosed in children, often manifesting as persistent difficulties with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. According to the Institute of Mental…
Singapore turns 60 this year — so there’s no better time for families to celebrate together and enjoy a host of special perks! From SG60 Budget initiatives and government support…
Athanasius Pang, better known as Coach Athan, is a 49-year-old father of three and founder of Dip Swim (Singapore). Once part of the elite security team for high-profile figures including…
As a teacher, I know this isn’t a popular stance. School holidays are sacred in the eyes of students (and often their parents too). After months of packed timetables, CCAs,…
The devastating diagnosis of a child’s life-threatening or life-limiting condition plunges parents into an emotional journey. “This complex, non-linear process often involves overlapping and recurring stages of grief,” says Ang…
Your EDD (estimated delivery date) is drawing near, and you’re probably eagerly anticipating the arrival of your bundle of joy. If you are a new mum-to-be, knowing what you will…
Between the June school holidays kicking in and SG60 events rolling out, it’s no surprise that there’s lots to do this month. As always, we’re here to update you on…
Culturally, dads don’t get the same spotlight as mums. Father’s Day often takes a backseat to Mother’s Day. Media campaigns celebrate mums as superhuman (rightly so), while reducing dads to…
Dads are awesome. They’re our biggest supporters, our shoulder to cry on, and the ones we turn to when there’s flat-pack furniture to assemble. So how do you celebrate the…
Bottomless buffets and sumptuous sweets are lovely, but what if you’re looking for something more to offer Dad this Father’s Day 2025? Give the man an adventure this Father’s Day…
The June school holidays are in less than two weeks! Whether you’ve made plans to travel, or are staying put in Singapore, there’s lots to keep your little ones engaged…
Athanasius Pang, now better known as Coach Athan, is making waves in baby swimming lessons with his unique approach. Watching him gently handling infants, you would never guess that this…
We all know the drill. The kids are on Roblox, building intricate worlds, embarking on daring quests, and connecting with friends in ways that seem entirely foreign to us. It’s…
The time-honoured Dragon Boat Festival or 端午节 (duān wǔ jié) falls on 31 May this year. That’s right, it’s once again time to indulge in glutinous rice dumplings a.k.a. 粽子…
Now that schools have done away with mid-year exams, why not make time for merriment (and maybe even some mayhem) this May 2025? Read on for ideas as we share…
“I’ve lost my child to his screen,” sobbed a mum. “What did I do wrong? How could I have prevented it?” I teared up as I identified with her loss….
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…
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,…
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…
“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…
