The Day We Gave Them Pandora’s Box
“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 2025: 17 Ways to Show Love to the First Lady in your Life
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: 27 Feasts & Cakes for the Queens of Your Heart
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…
Are You Unintentionally Sabotaging your Child’s Mental Health?
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…
Prolonged Labour: When Baby Takes Too Long to be Born
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…
Forging a Path for Children who March to the Beat of a Different Drum: Janice Tay of Bridging The Gap
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 Day We Gave Them Pandora’s Box
Mother’s Day 2025: 17 Ways to Show Love to the First Lady in your Life
Mother’s Day 2025: 27 Feasts & Cakes for the Queens of Your Heart
Are You Unintentionally Sabotaging your Child’s Mental Health?
Prolonged Labour: When Baby Takes Too Long to be Born
Forging a Path for Children who March to the Beat of a Different Drum: Janice Tay of Bridging The Gap
The Great Eggs-capade: 26 Cracking Easter Egg Hunts & Brunches
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,…
April 2025: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore this Month
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…
Confessions of a Mum with ADHD
“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…
Pregnancy Developments and Discomforts: What to Expect during these 9 months
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…
Does your Child have Autism? Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide on What to Expect
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,…
Kindle Space is this Mum’s Labour of Love for Mums-to-be, Mothers, and their Children
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…
Best Baby Full Month Sets & Packages: Traditional & Modern 满月 Options
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…
Understanding ADHD Challenges: When Your Kid’s Struggles Are Also Their Superpowers
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…
Hospital Maternity Package 2025: How Much Does it Cost to Give Birth in Singapore?
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….
Guide to Ramadan 2025: Iftar Buffets & Buzzy Bazaars in Singapore
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….
March 2025: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore This Month
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…
International Women’s Day (IWD 2025) in Singapore: A Shoutout to All you Amazing Mamas!
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…
Motivate Your Child to Study by Mastering the 3 A’s
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…
March School Holidays 2025: 20 Awesome Activities for Kids & Families
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…
Understanding ADHD Kids: Dispelling Misconceptions with the Facts
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…
Rainforest Wild ASIA: Exciting Ticket Offers, Must-See Attractions & Unforgettable Adventures!
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…
Formula Run Singapore: 22 Kids Running Events to Sign Up for in 2025
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…
Trusted Childminding & Babysitting Services in Singapore – Now You Can Finally Go on That Date!
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,…
Building Bridges: The Key to Thriving Parent-Teacher Partnerships & Primary One Transition
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…
February 2025: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore this Month
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…