June Holidays 2025: 21 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: 14 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 feasts

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…

Easter Egg Hunt at embu

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,…

Canberra Cove

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…

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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…

Old Seng Choong full month packages

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…

Giving birth to your baby soon? Which hospital maternity package in Singapore would you choose?

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….

Nostalgic Singapura Feast at Atrium Restaurant

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…

Not motivated girl studying

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…

Newtonshow March school holidays camp

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…

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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…