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Part two of our lockdown mums around the world special (see Part 1: Canada, USA, and New Zealand) features mums from the UK and Australia. For Pramila Sandhu, 47, juggling work from home with her daughter’s home-based lessons has not…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of us around the world and most countries are now in some form of lockdown – or ‘circuit breaker’, as we call it in Singapore. Along with social distancing, and masking up when we’re…
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Parents, you’re doing an amazing job! Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit town, you’ve learnt about safe-distancing, mask-wearing, hand sanitisers, and more. You’ve incorporated new terms like SHN, WFH, and HBL into daily life. With every passing week, you learn to…
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Whether it is dealing with seasonal ailments or emergencies, a comprehensive first-aid kit — paired with the right methods of administering care — can help tide your family members over till they can receive medical attention. Below are some essential…
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The special needs education sector in Singapore offers a range of options for children who need extra attention. Some cater specifically to children with a particular disability. Others, like Pathlight, offer opportunities for children with special needs to learn within…
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Ramadan is going online this year. Yup, thanks to circuit breaker regulations due to COVID-19, there will be no Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar this year. All other events are also cancelled. However, Ramadan still goes on. Ramadan is the Muslim…
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The first full week of home-based learning is over and by now, most of us would be familiar with the schedule. You’ve created personal space for each person to work in, and avoided BBC dad moments. In fact, everything’s good……
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With #WFH and #HBL plus the Gov’s call to #stayhome during this “circuit breaker” period, many of us will probably be cooking more at home. Unsurprisingly, supplies are somewhat slim at the supermarkets and the queues to enter, and pay,…
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