From Bodyguard to Buoy: The Making of Coach Athan
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…
Unpopular Opinion: Yes, Kids Should Still Study During the School Holidays
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,…
No Maps, No GPS: Navigating Grief as Parents of a Child with a Terminal Illness
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…
Baby Coming Soon? Here’s How to Get Ready for D-Day (Delivery Day)
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…
June 2025: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore this Month
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…
Heal Your Past, Change Their Future: The Radical Power of Celebrating Father’s Day
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…
From Bodyguard to Buoy: The Making of Coach Athan
Unpopular Opinion: Yes, Kids Should Still Study During the School Holidays
No Maps, No GPS: Navigating Grief as Parents of a Child with a Terminal Illness
Baby Coming Soon? Here’s How to Get Ready for D-Day (Delivery Day)
June 2025: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore this Month
Heal Your Past, Change Their Future: The Radical Power of Celebrating Father’s Day
Father’s Day 2025: Food, Fun, and Fab Gifts for Daddy Dearest
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…
10 Heart-Pumping, Adrenaline-Boosting Activities to Do with Dad on Father’s Day
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…
June Holidays 2025: 27 FREE (and Paying) Activities for Kids to Explore, Discover, and more!
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…
10 Truths about Baby Swimming Lessons (+ Best Places to Learn)
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…
Macbeth on Roblox: What if Shakespeare Met the Metaverse?
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…
Bak Chang Bliss: 15 Must-try Savoury Rice Dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival 2025
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…
May 2025: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore this Month
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…
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: 19 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: 30 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 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…