TCM Superfoods for Children & Families – Can They Really Boost Our Immunity?

Immunity is important all year round, especially with COVID-19 variants skulking around and Singapore’s inevitably hot weather. For parents, keeping their children and families healthy is always a top priority….

5 Ways to Protect your Child from Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)

Imagine a world where the bacteria and bugs that make us sick no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat, and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe…

What To Eat and Avoid When You’re Heaty, According to TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is common in our everyday lives as Singaporeans. Turn a corner in any neighbourhood and you will likely encounter a TCM medical hall or two. During…

Preparing for the Arrival of Your Domestic Helper in Singapore

Singapore’s reliance on domestic workers is undeniable. As of December 2022, the number of Migrant Domestic Workers in the country stood at 268,500. Hiring a domestic helper can be a…

Stress and Seniors: 10 Ways to help Grandma and Grandpa Feel Better

Stock photos like the one above, and children’s stories generally paint the elderly as a wise, benevolent lot with calm, patient smiles, and a loving word for everyone. But this…

10 Effective Ways to Help your Child Cope with Stress

Stress is a normal experience in daily life, and a certain amount of stress can be helpful in getting things done or improving motivation. However, there are times when the…

Physiotherapy for Women’s Health Issues in Singapore

When we think of physiotherapy, the first thing that often comes to mind is recovery from injury. But beyond physical injury, there are a host of issues that physiotherapy can…

13 Intergenerational Activities That Cost Less Than $20 Per Pax

Singapore is a vibrant city-state with plenty of things to do and see, and it’s not just for the young and adventurous. There are also plenty of elderly-friendly activities available….

Do You Know If Your Child Needs Early Orthodontic Treatment?

Does your child frequently complain about mouth ulcers? Is there a change in the way your once bubbly and always smiling child interacts with others? Are your child’s speech or…

Is Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) making it hard for you to have sex and get Pregnant?

Low sexual desire. Rarely reaching orgasm. These were the two most common (out of six) sexual disorders that women in Singapore reported in a 2021 KKH study on women who…

When Should My Baby Start Socialising with Other Children?

Parents begin socialising our babies from birth as we naturally engage with them by talking, singing, smiling, and making eye contact. But when it comes to socialising with other babies…

Why Early Intervention is Important if your Child has Learning or Literacy Difficulties

As a parent, you know that your child’s early years — from birth to five years of age — are a critical period of growth and brain development. So you’re…

10 Tips to Ease Your Return to the Workforce After a Career Break

Been a while since you stepped into an office? Maybe you’ve taken extended maternity leave or time off to focus on your family. Now the children are older and your…

10 Ways to Use Your CPF & MediSave for Your Family’s Healthcare Needs

Are you part of the ‘sandwich’ generation? This refers to working adults who support their ageing parents while raising a family. The burden can be quite heavy, especially when it…

How Children Benefit When You Travel As a Family

Whether you explore your home country or go abroad to discover new locations, going on vacation as a family is a fun and exciting adventure. There are so many options,…

12 Yummy CNY Goodies to Make with Your Loved Ones

Chinese New Year is around the corner! One of the things many of us look forward to during the festivities is the spectacular variety of CNY goodies and snacks available….

8 Fun School Holiday Learning Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten Children

The year-end school holiday is here and there is so much to look forward to, from wonderful food to simply enjoying a break from the usual routine. To make the…

Navigating Emotional or Behavioural Challenges for Children with SpLDs

Specific learning differences or SpLDs are neurodevelopmental differences that are typically discovered and diagnosed in the first few years of formal schooling. Dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder…

Teach Your Preschooler to be Inclusive & Embrace Diversity

As Singapore becomes an increasingly inclusive society, our children are more likely to interact with peers of different needs. If you were to ask your child “how would you play…

How to Get your Children to Tidy Up by themselves – and Enjoy doing it

Are you a parent who is constantly nagging at your kids to tidy their room or study table? I was the same until it hit me that my kids, aged…

15 Family-Friendly Wildlife Adventures in Australia that let you Help Animals

Did you know that Australia has unique wildlife that is not found anywhere else on earth? Now that borders are open to international travellers, it’s a great time to bring…

Ramadan Fasting during Pregnancy: How to Do It Safely

Ramadan is a holy month that Muslims use as a time for spiritual reflection. Muslims spend the 30 days of Ramadan fasting from sunrise to sunset, praying more intensely, and…

Use these Tips to Improve English Composition for your Primary School Child

Does your child struggle with English composition writing? Learning how to craft a compelling story develops a child’s creative and critical thinking skills, as well as wider world knowledge. But…

Hiring a Domestic Helper? Be Aware of these Hidden Costs

With more dual-income families on the rise, hiring a domestic helper for the household is sometimes necessary. Common reasons include household chores, looking after your children when you’re at work,…

15 Old School Games to Play with Your Grandparents

Playing games isn’t just for children. Games have the ability to engage the elderly and create a sense of fun for them in the same way that it does for…

“How are the Children?” (now that it’s been two years of COVID)

Alexander Lim (not his real name) has had two birthdays in lockdown. The 12-year-old has been resilient, trying to focus on the positives. He reminded herself that at least he…

Baby Sign Language: Why Every Parent Should Learn It and How to Start

Just imagine if your baby could tell you they are hungry, thirsty, tired, or what they are thinking…. All before they can even speak. Cue baby sign language, which makes…

[GIVEAWAY] FREE Baby Express Breast Pumps and Travel Pouch sets!

When you are a mother, it can seem as if there are never enough hours in a day to do all the things you need to do. If you are…

4 Ways you can Empower Your Daughters

As a child growing up, I suffered from low self-esteem and had very little confidence. I would constantly compare myself with my peers in every way, and feel inferior about…

First 1,000 Days of a Child’s Life – Fathers, It’s Your Time to Step Up

Among the myriad challenges that a man might potentially face throughout his life, being a father may very well be the most difficult of them all. From changing a child’s…

Trying To Conceive? Do these 5 Things before seeing a Fertility Doctor

This article was medically reviewed by Michael L. Eisenberg, M.D (M.D., Director of Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Associate Professor of the Department of Urology at Stanford University School of…

How your Teen can use their School Holiday to Build a Better Portfolio for University Admission

Singapore has some of the best education systems in the world, hence it is no surprise that many Singaporean students are academically gifted. It is no surprise too, that when…

10 Crucial Online Safety Tips for Kids and Parents

Children these days are exposed to technology and social media early in life. But do they know about online safety? By four years of age, many already know how to…

11 Baby Sleep Tips that can Help your Baby Sleep Through the Night

“Can your baby sleep through the night yet?” If you are mother to a newborn, you will have heard this question numerous times. Though often well-meaning, it can lead to…

Tips for Healthier Postpartum Recovery + Bonus Meal Plan for Breastfeeding Mums

After nine months of careful planning and watching what you eat, you would think that you can finally go back to consuming your favourite foods again now that baby’s here….

Spring-cleaning Tips: 5 Easy Ways to Declutter & Organise for CNY

From getting the house ready to settling new year buys for the entire family, Chinese New Year can be one of the most stressful times of the year. But it…

10 Tips from TCM to Improve your Fertility and have a Baby

If you have been trying to have a baby for a while, without success, it can be hard to face each new day with hope and optimism. You question your…

Care, Problems, and Treatments for your breasts after giving birth, and breastfeeding

Since 2003, breast cancer has been the top cause of cancer deaths for women in Sinagpore. Worldwide, it is the most common cancer diagnosed in women. October is Breast Cancer…

6 Tips to Keep Your Young Gamer Safe Online

Twenty years ago, playing a game with players from the other side of the globe was just a dream. For today’s kids, this reality is only a few clicks away….

10 Signs your Preschooler may have Dyslexia

A six-year-old child I taught could use polysyllabic words (very long words) to describe a very enjoyable school holiday vacation. However, when asked to spell these same words, the child…

Expecting my first Baby during the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown

I feel the familiar cold jelly on my huge belly and see my baby pop up in black and white squiggles on the ultrasound monitor. “He’s pretty low already,” my…

Trying for a Baby? Everything You Need is at Thomson Fertility Centre

Working on fertility issues is stressful for couples. If you’ve been on the TTC (trying-to-conceive) path, or are currently on it, you know how anxiety can trail you every step…

New Zealand with Kids: Fantastic Adventures for the Whole Family

New Zealand is arguably the most beautiful country in the world. It is an amazing place to go on a family adventure, exploring mountains, lakes, meadows, towns and cities. We…

Speaking off the Cuff: 10 Tips to Help Your Child Improv like a Pro

Speaking off the cuff can be a daunting experience, even for some of the bravest little superstars out there. Show-and-tell and presentations are part and parcel of school life now,…

11 Beautiful Islands near Singapore That Won’t Require You to Take a Plane

Sadly, many of us do not have the privilege to take time off as and when we like — #adulting is tough and #parenting tougher still! Still, if you find…

Top Tips for Expats Moving to Singapore with Kids

Moving abroad is difficult enough, but relocating with children in tow can come with additional challenges. From housing to schooling, healthcare to culture, there’s a lot to think about before,…

Siem Reap with Kids: A Surprisingly Family-friendly Destination

Cambodia may be a backpackers paradise but it’s also an amazing, out-of-the-ordinary place to go on a family holiday with kids. With beautiful scenery, cultural attractions and heartwarming people, Cambodia…

Theory of Mind – How It Helps Improve Your Child’s Friendships and Quality of Life

Children start spending a great amount of time with their friends when it is time for them to go to school. It can be a challenging transition period for many…

Choose the Right Growing Up Milk to give your Child’s Growth and Development a Boost

From the ages of one to three years, your child is hurtling from infancy through toddlerhood to their preschool years. At this stage, they are developing at the speed of…

Autism: Beyond Awareness to Real Hope for this Doctor’s Son

“I felt utterly defeated. Autism had stolen my son from me. My perfect baby boy was slipping further away with every day, and it seemed nothing we did was helping,”…

8 Ways to Boost your Baby’s Speech and Language Skills

Did you know that you can give your baby an early advantage in developing high quality speech and language skills? Experts are now saying that the number of words your…

9 Farms In Singapore You Didn’t Know Existed To Visit During The Weekend

Did you know that there are farms in Singapore? Bring the kids down for a countryside adventure as they learn about plants, animals, and more at these farms in Singapore!…

11 Best Support Groups In Singapore For First-Time Parents

New parent in Singapore? Turn to one of these support groups for help with every question you may have about taking care of baby! For many first-time parents, raising a…

Mother Daughter Dresses: 11 Winning Style Tips To Own The Twinning Look

If you’re thinking of twinning with your little one this Chinese New Year, get inspiration from these mother-daughter dress ups! One (extra) reason why mummies love their daughters is probably…

Is Your Child’s Schoolbag Too Heavy?

Is your child’s schoolbag providing adequate support for your child? Take the time to check, and switch to a more suitable one if necessary. It could help save your child’s…

Buying a Car Seat for your Child? Read this first

How to choose the best car seat for your infant or your child? We got the Elise Mawson, founder of Taxi Baby Co., to tell us what to look out…

How to Iron School Uniforms Perfectly. Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science!

Our Singapore school uniforms are pretty cool. But how can you iron school uniforms — with their pleats, cuffs, and what not — perfectly? Get the pro-tips here. School uniforms…

Furry Fun: 9 Cat, Dog And Pet-Friendly Cafes In Singapore

Our four-legged furry pals give us unconditional love and devotion. So why not take them out for fun this weekend at a pet cafe in Singapore? No pet? No problem….

6 Christmas Markets in Europe to Explore with Your Little Ones

We’ve got your holiday covered with these family-friendly Christmas markets in Europe where everyone, from young to old, gets to immerse themselves in the holly-jolly spirits! Not sure where to…

7 Easy Steps to a Zero-Waste, Eco-Friendly Household in Singapore

Sometimes, it can feel like we parents are carrying the world on our backs. We need to think about saving money, saving leftovers, saving time. I feel your pain. In…

::GIVEAWAY :: A 3D2N Holiday at Villa Crystal in Seminyak, Bali!

Newly renovated, with a well-sized private pool and a gorgeous, brand new kids’ room, this four-bedroom villa in Bali’s hippest shopping and eating district – Seminyak – is perfect for your…

Why ‘Safety First’ may not be the Best for your Kids

Your child’s safety and well-being is one of the top priorities on your parenting list. But should it really be? Sometimes, letting go and letting your child take risks could…

5 Ways to Help Your Preschooler Learn English More Easily

Helping your preschooler to learn English at home is easier than you think. Here are five fun ideas that will help your child pick up the language quickly, and enjoy…

Don’t Ignore Your Kid’s Digestion Issues!

Is your growing up child grumpy? Don’t ignore it as it maybe due to digestive discomforts! In fact, one out of three children may experience symptoms of digestive discomfort1. This…

Want to build an Inclusive Society in Singapore? Start with Children

For architect and author Tham Cheng-E, putting his son Amos, who has Down syndrome, into a mainstream preschool, was the right choice. It sparked an inclusive movement that started from Amos’ classroom…

My Daughter, who has Down syndrome, is a Gift to be Treasured

After giving birth to her third child, who has Down syndrome, Adeline Koh did not stop crying for a year. Now, seven years later, she sees her child as a…

Think Your Child’s Snoring is Cute? Think again. It could be Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is a common childhood sleep disorder that can affect your child’s brain and physical development. So if Junior’s been snoring in his sleep, get help now….

Chinese Zodiac Forecast for Kids in 2018, Year of the Earth Dog

Find out what’s in store for your little darling this coming year of the earth dog with this Chinese zodiac forecast for kids that’s specially created for SingaporeMotherhood by Dato…

Bet You Never Considered These 8 Unique Family-friendly Travel Destinations Awaiting You in 2018

Many of these family-friendly travel destinations are often overlooked by families, yet they actually have so much to offer parents and children on vacation. 2018, here we come! Children learn…

Improve your Child’s Academic Grades with the Right Tutor. Here’s How to Find One

With the right tutor, your child’s grades can soar. Find out how to get one who will motivate your kids to achieve and boost their confidence at home, in school,…

How Adele can Teach your Child Maths & other Tips that Help Children with Dyslexia Learn Better

Can Adele teach your child the multiplication tables? Yes, says Rachel Tan, founder and owner of The Alternative Education, who shares her strategies to help students with dyslexia, ADHD, and ASD…

5 Things to Do on Vacation in Family-friendly Sri Lanka

If Sri Lanka has not been on your travel radar before, you should definitely consider it. Read on, as we help you uncover this island nation and share the many wonderful…

“My Child is 5 and He Needs 3 Tooth Extractions!”

Tooth decay is occurring at an alarming rate amongst younger children in Singapore. What can you do to help keep your child’s pearly whites safe from the drill? “We need…

5 Educational Destinations For The Ultimate Year-End Family Getaway + Emirates Fly with Me (Lonely Planet Kids) Kiddie Bags Giveaway!

Combining a vacation with an educational component can feel like a win-win – the whole family gets to enjoy a fun travel adventure together, and everyone gets to learn something…

Bonding with Your Baby through Art and Play

Did you know that art encourages all-rounded education and development for children1? David A. Sousa, an international consultant in educational neuroscience and author of book “How the Brain Learns”, also…

Talking through Tummy Troubles – Finding Ways to Cope if Your Baby Has a Delicate Tummy

As the saying goes, mothers know best, and we wanted to get the real low-down from a busy mum who has experienced trying times with a baby who’s had a…

Tickling Your Baby’s Tastebuds − Mealtime Bonding with Your Baby

Emily Yeo, founder of The Little Things cooking school, shares how you can use meal times to bond with your child. After six months, have you noticed your baby starting to…

5 ‘Cher-Recommended Ways to Study Smart on this Final Stretch to the PSLE

The PSLE written examinations begin in three weeks. How can you keep your children motivated through this final stretch? Teach them to study smart, The Learning Lab teacher Cassondra Tioh…

A Day in the Life of a Mum with a Fussy Baby – Nadia Yeo Shares Her Experience, Tips and Tricks

First-time mum Nadia Yeo shares how she found out that her nine-month-old baby had a fussy tummy and how she manages this on a daily basis. So it’s been several…

Why STEM is Important for Children in Singapore Right Now (plus STEM workshop passes giveaway!)

STEM, short for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is where the future will be. The good new? Your child can start learning all about it from as young as age…

5 Easy Postnatal Yoga Exercises New Mums can do At Home to Get Back in Shape

No time to go to the gym? Can’t bear to leave Baby behind while you head out to work out? No problem, new mum, you can do these postnatal exercises…

Never considered Mauritius as a Family Holiday Destination? Here are 9 Reasons why You Should!

Have you ever thought about holidaying on beautiful island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean with the kids? Here are nine good reasons why it’d be a great idea for…

Don’t Let Your Baby’s Delicate Tummy Get in The Way of Important Milestones

Embrace the next stage in your little one’s journey – Dr Lian Wee Bin explains how you can help keep your baby on track. If you have a baby over…

The Power of Bonding through Sound – Tips from Inspirational Mum and Musician Aarika Lee

Zola Mae and Ari Jon, Aarika’s children Talented musician and mother-of-two Aarika Lee shares how and why you should spend time bonding with your baby through music. Did you know…

Keeping Your Cool with a Fussy Baby

How do you keep your cool with a fussy baby? Dr Wong Boh Boi shares some reassuring advice for mums feeling the pressure.  Is your baby constantly crying, agitated and…

Happy Tummy, Happy Baby – What’s Feeding Your Baby’s Growth?

Once your little one is beyond six months old, you will most likely be spending more time focusing on their nutritional needs. After a better understanding of your baby and their…

10 Family-Friendly Cultural Holidays in Southeast Asia to Take with the Kids this year!

If you’re planning your family-friendly holidays with the kids for the rest of the year, look no further. We’ve found 10 places in Southeast Asia with lots of cultural value…

Bonding for Brilliance – Ways to Connect with Your Child through Sensory Play

Tips on enhancing the bond between mother and child through sensory play. As a new mum, your first year of parenthood is as thrilling as it is challenging. Today’s mums…

Fussy Baby? Learn How to Identify The Signs of A Delicate Tummy.

Learn how to identify the signs of a delicate tummy and turn a grumpy tummy into a happy tummy that aids your baby’s learning and development. Beyond six months of…

Sibling Rivalry Across Two Generations

Having experienced sibling rivalry herself while growing up, our writer, Aimee Dawis, Ph.D, learns what it’s like from the perspective of a parent, and how to sort it out. Coming…

Giveaway: 3D/2N stay at Villa M Seminyak in Bali (worth SGD 2,340)!

Eat, sleep, and play in luxury at Villa M Seminyak. With five bedrooms, a lush garden, a pool and a waterfall, this is the perfect place for everyone in the family…

Hair Loss? We Have Good News for You

Both men and women experience hair thinning and hair loss at some point in their lives. Now, there’s a safe solution with proven results. While male pattern baldness tends to…

The Most Kid-Friendly Hotels in Bangkok

Thinking of taking a last-minute getaway with the kids? Bangkok, just a hop, skip, and jump away, is a good choice. Check out these family-friendly accommodation options that we’ve found! Bangkok,…

6 Fun Activities to Enjoy in Koh Samui with your Kids this Year-End Holiday

Koh Samui is the relatively untouched Thai island that’s turning out to be a hit holiday destination for families. Check out six fun activities that you can do with the…

17 Awesome Activities for Kids to Enjoy This Children’s Day Weekend and Beyond

Not sure where to take the kids this Children’s Day? It’s only fair that you bring them somewhere they can have a ball of a time. Here are 17 activities…

5 Amazingly Family-Friendly Villas in Bali — the Kids won’t want to leave!

Where to stay in Bali? These villas boast special features — think playgrounds, kids’ rooms, pools, and even a treehouse! — that make them extra perfect for every member of…

7 Ways to Get your Kids Interested in Science

“Get out of the way!” That’s what popular scientist and TV personality Neil deGrasse Tyson feels is the best way for parents to get their kids interested in science. Get…

The Best Time for Mums to Get Back to Work

Are you pregnant and wondering about the transition back to work after giving birth? Or a new mother who’s pondering the possibility of staying at home for a while before…

Does your child feel unmotivated to study? A mother did THIS and her child is now transformed!

You hear stories of children who go home after school and do their homework without being nagged at. They revise for tests and exams without being nagged at. They seek…

4 Ways to Organise the Kids’ Belongings at Home

You’re not a parent until you’ve felt the pain of stepping on LEGO, and wondered why, for such small people, kids have so much stuff. Seriously! How do they accumulate…

KidZania Singapore: A Sneak Peek at what’s in store!

Kidzania Singapore opens today! The indoor edutainment centre, spanning 7,600 square metres, is part of the new Palawan Kidz City at Palawan Beach on Sentosa and we’re really excited about…

Why the Piano is the best instrument for your Child to start learning Music

If your toddler is belting out the latest Disney song or Taylor Swift tune, or creating the big bang sound of an orchestra on your pots and pans, you may…

Yes, You Should Introduce Current Affairs to your Child. Here’s How.

One in three children aged 10 to 14 years old is not curious about world events. 74% of Singaporean teens do not read, watch, or listen to the news. Miranda…

Top 10 Family-friendly Hotels around Asia

The first month of the year is over and yes, we’re thinking about holidays already. Who isn’t? But while choosing a destination is easy, finding the best place to stay, especially for…

5 Pregnancy Must-Do’s for Mums-to-be in Singapore

Pregnancy can seem overwhelming at times. On top of having endless pregnancy guides and parenting books to browse through, the long list of do’s and don’ts can leave you feeling lost….

Swelling (Edema) in Pregnant Women

Edema (water retention) is a condition you are likely to experience when you are pregnant. You’ll discover that physical expansion is not limited to the middle of the body. In…

How Creative Confidence can help your Child

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently” – Henry Ford Have you ever wondered why your child seems to do badly at creative writing even…

Get your Kid to Disconnect from that Gadget!

Every parent has experienced this at some point: you call out to your child but he or she is just too absorbed in the world of their mobile tablets and…

Explore Singapore with your Kids: Marina Bay

Rain or shine, there is lots to do around Marina Bay. Built almost entirely from reclaimed land, the area is host to the world’s most expensive building and the largest…

Are you a Saviour Mum or Dad?

I vividly recall a day when a tropical thunderstorm was in full force. I was in the school’s General Office when I saw a frazzled lady, with hair plastered to…

Study-Smart Tips: Balancing Studies & Play

Striking the right balance between studies and play-time can be immensely stressful for parents. That’s why we’ve come up with these study-smart tips to help parents as we navigate the…

10 Tips to Exclusive Pumping

Someone asked me: “Is motherhood easier the second time around?” You would think so. But for me, it was definitely harder. Baby C has proven to me that “every baby…

Pregnancy & Your Joints

Pregnancy marks the start of an incredible journey for every woman. It also signals the impending arrival of an amazing metamorphosis of the female body. Some facets of this transformation…

All About Premature Babies

Approximately six to seven per cent of all singleton pregnancies in Singapore deliver prematurely, or about one in 15 babies, says Dr Mark Loh, Paediatrician and Neonatologist at Mount Elizabeth…

5 Lessons About Nature That You Can Impart to Your Child

Earth Day is an annual worldwide event celebrated on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year, on the 45th year that Earth Day is being celebrated, the…

My Child has Autism. Now What?

When a child is first diagnosed or suspected to have autism, it can be a very challenging time for the child’s parents and the family. In this early period, many…

Parents, Inspire your Child to Self-Motivate

We yearn for the day when our children display self-motivation skills, when that primary school-going child does his homework without needing to be nagged, when the preschooler puts away her…

Plan your Finances as a Couple, a Family, and with a Newborn

How do you plan financially for your new family? Ms Ho Lee Yen, Chief Marketing Officer of AIA Singapore, shares some pointers. Valentine’s Day is the time of year when…

Preparing and Supporting Your Child in Primary School

Entering primary school is a milestone for many children. It marks the beginning of their formal education and can be a huge leap from the more relaxed setting of a…

Financial Savvy for Kids in the 21st Century

Ernest Tan, the author of Raising Financially Savvy Kids, believes that it is crucial for children to learn money management skills. In fact, says the father of three, money management…

Guiding Children on their Path of Self-Discovery

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Many people would remember being asked this question as a young child. We were encouraged to dream big! Some would…

The day we took the New 7-Seater Nissan Elgrand on a Spin

If you’re in the market for a family car, may we suggest taking a look at the new seven-seated luxury variant Nissan Elgrand? We were offered the opportunity to take…

3 (+1) Must-do Exercises for Easy Labour & Delivery

Little C is born. Our horsey boy came into the world on 3 July 2014. And boy did he make a quick galloping entrance. My total labour pushing time was…

Tips on Choosing a School for your Child

When it comes to choosing a school for one’s child, what are the factors that parents should consider before making a decision? Mrs Sheba Khan, a mother of two, once…

8 Ways for Kids to Ace the Show & Tell

Your preschooler may already be doing this in kindergarten. But come Primary One, it will actually be part of the markable syllabus and woe betide the child who cannot perform!…

Gestational Diabetes: How I Cope

Does it happen to you, taking things for granted the second time round? In my case it’s my second pregnancy. When I was pregnant with E the first time round,…

Plan for Your Child’s Future

Baby’s here. Now what? Ms Ho Lee Yen, Chief Marketing Officer of AIA Singapore, tells us how to be ready for the years to come with our children. Having children…

10 Ways your Kids can Love Chinese

Learning Chinese does not have to be dry or difficult. The literacy experts at KidStartNow, a Chinese enrichment school, share 10 ways to help your kids start loving Chinese. 1….

Nutrition during Pregnancy – A Personal Guide

Your nutritional health before and during pregnancy can affect your baby’s future health. Dr Abdul Aziz Bin Mohd Ali Sujak from Aziz Clinic For Women Pte Ltd tells us why…

The Ultimate June School Holiday Guide 2014

The second longest holiday of the year is here again! Whether you’ve already made plans to go away on a kid-friendly vacation or are staying in, looking to bond with…

Nurturing Your Child to Excel

Dorothy Tam is mum to two daughters who are both Princeton University students. The family literacy facilitator, who organised enrichment programmes in Singapore for 10 years, shares her thoughts on…

Teaching Values to the Modern Child

Child developmentalist Ruth Liew, 49, works on understanding typical and atypical developments in children and supporting and fostering age-appropriate and stage-appropriate learning experiences to empower parents to achieve developmental milestones in…

Why Coding Can Be The Best Hobby For Your Child — And For You Too!

We all know the importance of getting our child to be passionate about something. How many of us are hopeful that they learn to play a musical instrument, or learn…

The Magic of Theatre for Kids

Mother, actress, host, and presenter extraordinaire Jacqueline Chow-Voo is a believer in the power of theatre and drama as a channel for children’s enrichment. She tells us why, here. A…

Give Mum Something Different this Mother’s Day: Top Up her CPF Account

Stumped for ideas on what to get the First Lady in your life this Mother’s Day? Why not top up her CPF account? The CPF Board tells us why we…

Expecting a Baby? Learn more about your Financial Priorities and Prenatal Insurance

Having a baby is exciting. But adding another person (or more) to the family means that you will have to reconsider your family budget and finances. Ms Ho Lee Yen,…

Easter Treats For Families 2014

1. Have An Easter Staycation Easter staycation anyone? If you’re a true blue Singaporean, you’ve probably booked your stay already. Any excuse for a va-cay right, even if it’s right…

For Family’s Sake: Surviving the Rising Cost of Healthcare

Ms Ho Lee Yen, Chief Marketing Officer of AIA Singapore, tells us how we can stretch our dollars by staying in the pink of health, and by having the right…

Spring-clean Your Kids’ Medicine Cabinet

Lim Zong Neng, Anson, a pharmacist at Watson’s Tampines Mall, tells us what the essential medications that you should always have in the medicine cabinet for children are. Children tend…

Reading with Your Child

Parents have a key role in shaping their children’s attitudes towards the learning of Mother Tongue languages, particularly during their early years. At the 2nd Mother Tongue Languages Symposium held…

Choose the Right Insurance Policy for Your Family

Purchasing insurance for your family? Ms Ho Lee Yen, Chief Marketing Officer at AIA Singapore, offers some points to consider. The 2011 AIA Singapore Nationwide Protection Survey revealed that although…

Medical FAQs For Travel With Kids

Travelling with children can be a daunting prospect – there are vaccinations to think about and the worry of how to respond in a medical emergency in a foreign country….

Managing Myopia in Kids

The bad news: myopia is hereditary. “Genetics has a definite role,” said Dr Gerard Nah, an eye surgeon with W Eye Clinic and the founder of the Vision Performance Centre…

10 Ways to Manage and Grow Finances for your Three-Generation Family

Juggling finances for three generations can be tricky. Ms Ho Lee Yen, Chief Marketing Officer at AIA Singapore, tells us how to succeed. Your financial situation and needs change as…

Travelling with Allergies (& Dietary Requirements)

No, we’re not just talking fussy eating here. If you or anyone in your family has Crohne’s disease, is celiac or has an allergy to nuts, for example, watching what…

5 Ways to Manage Childhood Myopia

Myopia – or short-sightedness – is so commonplace here in Singapore that most of us parents hardly spend sleepless nights over it. After all, we have better things to worry…

Paradise Living for the Family at Montigo Resorts

Taking the children on a holiday can be a rather daunting task. You want to relax but you’ll need to keep the kids occupied. You can’t go away for too…

Who’s Writing Books For Kids in Singapore?

When we were growing up, the bookworms among us devoured Famous Five, Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew stories. It was great to read about their exciting adventures, but deep inside…

Bye Bye PSLE Score

Singapore is removing the current scoring system for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) to reduce competition among students and to increase non-academic development for the children. The T-score, which…

Car Seats: Don’t Leave Home Without One

Since 1 January 2012, anyone below 1.35m travelling in a motor vehicle in Singapore has been required by law to be secured by a child restraint, use a booster seat,…

Calmer, Happier Children, the Whole-Brain Way

“The moments you are just trying to survive are actually opportunities to help your child thrive,” say Dr Tina Bryson and Dr Dan Siegel, authors of The Whole-Brain Child. In…

Changing the System, One Mum at a time!

Life doesn’t always turn out the way we think it would or should. Being a mom is a real roller-coaster experience. You just have to hang on white-knuckle tight by…

DIY: Mother’s Day Jewellery Stand

This is a Mother’s Day DIY for children and their daddies to make! It comes from Jasmine Koh at Scissors Paper Stone. Jasmine, who is mum to two boys aged…

Librarian-recommended! Good books for parents and kids

Mums are busy people who hardly have time to sit down with a book, let alone search for a good one from the vast selection out there. That’s why we…

Toddlers and Biting

I remember the day when I went to pick up my daughter from preschool and her teacher looked me in the eye and said, “Caitlyn bit her friend today.” Oh…

Singaporean Mum Abroad: Not All Fun and Play

We were the perfect Singaporean family: one child, two incomes, car, condo, all that jazz. But we decided to give all that up when we were given an opportunity to…

Is my Child Financially Literate?

As parents we spend much of our time experimenting with different ways to teach our children our values and what we consider to be the right behavior. No parent ever…

Windfalls – Panic vs Plan

Huat ah! Your child’s ang pow stash has given him grandiose dreams of buying his own iPhone/iPad/fill-in-the-blank here. You however, would prefer to bank and save the stash. A distant…

A Kiddy Feasting guide for the Chinese New Year

Ms Letty Shiu, a Nutritionist at the Youth Health Division of the Health Promotion Board, offers timely advice on how to rein your child back when he or she is…

Rethinking Money For Your Child

It is likely that your child will inherit your style of relationship with money. Hopefully, yours will involve not just dollars and cents, but sense, as well. Since few of…

Baby Essentials: Getting Ready For Baby

Congratulations! Once baby comes on board, your life will never be the same again. There’ll be sleepless nights, projectile poop, leaky boobs and much, much more to look forward to…

Stay Ahead in Your Child’s Safety

The recent spate of rumoured near-abductions have led to worry among the parenting community here in Singapore. However, instead of giving in to blind panic and finger-pointing, take them as…

How Children can Learn about Stranger-danger

As parents, all of us want to protect our child against dangers of being kidnapped. Some of us have started teaching our child share about the perils by telling our…

Be Active! Get Your Child Off the Couch!

The time which our children spend running around and playing at the playground has given way to watching television, playing video and computer games. However, it is not too late…

Moving House

Ideally, when you have young children — five years and 18 months old in my case — you just want to stay rooted to where you are. Why leave, when…

A Healthy Head-Start with the Right Nutrition

Healthy nutrition is especially important in the childhood years as these are critical periods for growth and development. Food preferences are also generally acquired during these early years, so it…

Prepare Your Child for Pre-school 

The start of pre-school is an exciting, but sometimes scary, moment for you and your child. Whether your little one attends school for a few hours a week or several…