11 Meaningful Festivals that we Celebrate in Multiracial Singapore

Here on our little red dot, we celebrate various festivals all year round, and commemorate Racial Harmony Day on 21 July annually. On this day, parents send their little ones…

9 Best Tingkat Delivery Services for Busy Mums to Consider

Are you a working mother who is strapped for time and unable to whip up yummy Asian meals for your family? We bring you a list of nine tingkat delivery…

Caden’s Winnie The Pooh Themed 1st Birthday Party at 10 SCOTTS @Grand Hyatt

When it comes to kids’ birthday parties, childhood character themes never go out of style. Little Caden Justin marked his first birthday with a Winnie The Pooh themed bash at…

23 Super Shiok Dining & Staycation Deals to Celebrate Singapore’s 52nd Birthday with Your Family!

Celebrate this National Day by feasting to your heart’s content with your family or checking into a swanky hotel for a staycation. Here’s a list of 23 restaurants and hotels…

4 Valuable Tips For Your Child to Ace His PSLE English Oral!

We consult an educational expert to bring you four important tips that will help your child in primary six to score in his upcoming PSLE English oral. [banner][/banner] Come 17…

Do Your Kids Know About These 11 Festivals Celebrated in Multiracial Singapore?

Here on our little red dot, we celebrate various festivals all year round, and commemorate Racial Harmony Day on 21 July annually. On this day, parents send their little ones…

10 Most Family-Friendly Hotels in Tokyo

With so many child-friendly activities you can put down on your itinerary, it’s no wonder that Tokyo is a popular destination for families. We tell you where to check-in with…

10 Stores That Carry The Best Furniture to Make Every Baby & Kids’ Room a Decor Dream Come True!

From beds to beanbags, we bring you a list of 10 stores you should be shopping at to deck out your child’s room with the best furniture designed with little…

22 Cafes That Open Before 9AM So You Can Head Down After Dropping Your Kids Off at School!

We bring you a list of 22 cafes that open their doors before 9 o’clock so that you can get your morning caffeine fix after dropping the kids off at…

What’s The Right Age to Get My Child His First Smartphone?

Here’s a tricky question: at what age should you get your child his first smartphone? Stumped? Well, we were too. Afterall, no two children are the same and a child’s…

20 Water Playgrounds Your Kids Can Have a Splashing Good Time at While Beating The Heat!

We’ve combed the island to bring you this list of 20 water playgrounds you really should be taking your kids to for some much needed respite from the tropical heat….

9 Adrenaline-Pumping Obstacle Courses Where Kids Can Train to Be Modern-Day Ninjas

We bring you a list of nine child-friendly obstacle courses where your adventurous Energizer bunnies can start training to be modern-day ninjas. [banner][/banner] Have your kids ever told you that…

23 Funtastic Indoor Playgrounds to Take Your Kids to Rain or Shine (UPDATED)!

We’ve put together an updated list of 23 currently up-and-running indoor playgrounds for your kids to have a ball of a time at this June break and beyond. [banner][/banner] If…

Is Your Baby The New Face of Nestlé Gerber Singapore?

If your little one is between six and 24 months old, he or she could be Singapore’s very first Nestlé Gerber spokesbaby – with an added $8,000 in their future education fund as well! The…

Edmund Tay, Daddy Blogger & Pastor, Tells Us About Active Fatherhood and Blogging

We catch up with daddy blogger, pastor and father of three, Edmund Tay, to find out more about his inspiration to blog and life as a hands-on dad. [banner][/banner] It’s…

17 NEW Must-Try Delectable Street Foods at The Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar 2017

We braved the downpour yesterday to bring you this list of 17 fresh eats worth sinking your teeth into (or sipping) at this year’s Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar. [banner][/banner] The…

Save on Your Baby’s Diapers – Here’s Where You Should be Buying Them Cheap in Singapore

Where can you find cheap baby diapers in Singapore? We compare the prices of six popular brands of diapers here and tell you where you should be shopping for them…

18 Reasons Why You Must Bring The Kids to Imaginarium 2017 at The Singapore Art Museum!

Interactive artworks, artist performances and hands-on workshops await families at Singapore Art Museum’s seventh edition of Imaginarium which will run from 6 May to 27 August 2017. [banner][/banner] We’ve got…

Do Your Kids Really Need Supplements? 11 of Your Questions Answered By a Pharmacist.

Majority of Singaporean parents today seem to be feeding their children at least one dietary supplement. You have probably bought some cute gummy bear-shaped multivitamins for your little one, haven’t…

10 Force-Wielding Activities Awaiting Families at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort as Star Wars Turns 40!

LEGO Star Wars Days returns to LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort from 28 April to 31 May 2017 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars. We’ve got the deets on all…

12 Ways You Can Start Saving Your Family Some Money by Being Eco-Friendly in Singapore

In lieu of Earth Day tomorrow, we bring you a list of 12 doable eco-friendly practices that your wallet will be thanking you for in the long run! Ready to…

21 Egg-citing Happenings to Check Out with Your Kids This Good Friday-Easter Long Weekend!

To make the upcoming Easter long weekend an eggcellent one for you and your little ones, we bring you a list of 21 family-friendly happenings around town to busy yourselves…

We Review Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido & Get a Sneak Peek of Club Med Tomamu which opens in December 2017!

Club Med launches a new ski resort in Hokkaido — Club Med Tomamu — this year-end. What will it have for kids and families? I checked into Club Med Sahoro,…

Maddy Barber’s Daughter Alicia Had a Beebop Music Popstar 11th Birthday Party at KidZania!

From cake to decorations, party essentials are all taken care of when you celebrate your child’s birthday at KidZania Singapore. We chat with Kiss92 DJ Maddy Barber for the details…

Self-Love Gifts to Celebrate Womanhood – Editor’s Picks

International Women’s Day passed by us last week. What do you mean you didn’t get yourself anything? Go on, celebrate womanhood by taking your pick from our self-love gift guide….

Art-Zoo Has Giant Inflatables Where The Kids (and you too!) Can Have a Bouncing Good Time!

The Float @Marina Bay is home to Art-Zoo, a gargantuan animal themed inflatable playground, from now till 26 March 2017. We checked it out with our little roving reporter Elliott…

12 i Light Marina Bay 2017 Installations That Will Make Your Kids Go “WOW!”

As part of i Light Marina Bay 2017, 20 captivating light art installations will illuminate the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade starting tomorrow. We’ve picked out 12 which will be a…

How to Recognise Signs of Peer Pressure in Your Child Plus Strategies to Handle It

Along with growing up and entering tweenhood comes dealing with peer pressure. We speak to a clinical psychologist to equip you with strategies to handle peer pressure in your children….

Celebrity Chef Emmanuel Stroobant on Parenthood, Food, and Cooking with His Daughters

He’s the founder of the Emmanuel Stroobant Group as well as a father of two. But what’s Emmanuel Stroobant like as a dad? We catch up with the celebrity chef to find out. …

Your Ultimate Guide to Camping with Kids in Singapore

Camping is probably the best way to get your little ones acquainted with the great outdoors. Our handy guide tells you how and where you can go camping with your…

5 Super Fun Child-Friendly Activities Awaiting Your Family at i Light Marina Bay 2017!

i Light Marina Bay will illuminate the Marina Bay waterfront promenade from 3 – 26 March 2017. Apart from spectacular light art installations, we tell you what else awaits families…

8 Strategies You Should Adopt to Stop Bedtime Battles with Your Tot

Bedtime is probably the most frustrating part of your day if you’re a parent of a sleep-resistant toddler. We offer you eight tips to help you put an end to…

Control Your Child’s Food Allergy with This Life-Changing Treatment

Children with persistent food allergies to dairy products, eggs and tree nuts will now be able to eat such foods without adverse reactions once they complete the Food Oral Immunotherapy…

15 Super Fun Kids’ Runs to Sign Your Active Child Up For This Year

There’s no doubt that Singapore is a run-crazy nation. But which ones are suitable for your little ones to take part in? We bring you a list of 15 fun…

Eden’s Garden of Eden Themed 1st Birthday Party at Food For Thought @National Museum

Love a simple, fuss-free and affordable birthday party that doesn’t compromise on fun? You will want to borrow some ideas from little Eden’s Garden of Eden themed first birthday bash…

18 Ways to Have CNY Fun with Kids This Year of The Fire Rooster

With just two more weeks till CNY, how do you plan to set the festive mood for everyone at home, little ones included? We bring you 18 ways to have…

Editor’s Picks – The Chinese New Year Edition (Jan 2017)

Wow, it’s already 2017! But some things don’t change – our Editor’s Picks section continues to bring you a fine selection of products for all at home. We’re kicking off…

5 Things for Families to Do at Chinatown to Usher in The Year of The Rooster

The Chinatown precinct is all set to usher in the Year of The Rooster. We bring you the scoop on what families can expect to be part of at Chinatown…

10 Things That Made The Headlines in Singapore & Around The World in 2016: The Family Edition

We take a look back at the past year to bring you the family edition of 2016 highlights which made the headlines here at home and around the globe. [banner][/banner]…

Raeanne’s Tinker Bell Garden Themed 1st Birthday Party at Skyve Wine Bistro

It appears that one can’t go wrong with a fairy themed birthday party for a baby girl. Little Raeanne Claire’s parents threw her a Tinker Bell garden themed bash at…

The Newborn Checklist: 18 Must-haves to Get When You’re Expecting a Baby

Having a baby? First-time parent? Check out these essentials that should be on that newborn must-haves list. Happy shopping! [banner][/banner] Expecting a bundle of joy? Congratulations! You’re probably excited about going…

11 Ways to Volunteer and Give Back as a Family this Christmas

The true spirit of Christmas is the spirit of giving. Impart this value to your children with these 11 ways to help others this season or all year round, as…

10 Malls to Bring Your Kids to For Fun Indoor (Mostly) Christmas Themed Activities

Malls are no longer just destinations for Christmas shopping – they also offer fun indoor activities for the season. We’ve rounded up the festive themed activities in store for families…

Giveaway: 5 Family Passes to Pororo Park (each worth $71.80) + 14 Attractions (and more) to Visit for Family-friendly Festive Fun!

Just about every attraction in Singapore has jumped on the Christmas bandwagon, but which ones promise fun for the whole family? We bring you a list of those plus other…

Giveaway: 2D1N Staycation in Premier Rooms at Swissôtel Merchant Court for a Family of Four (worth $569++)!

Swissôtel Merchant Court has undergone an 18-month long refurbishment and now boasts family-friendly rooms, a transformed Ellenborough Market Café, a new Crossroads Bar and a luxury Swiss spa. Ready to…

12 Questions You Need to Have Answered Before You Can Survive a Long Haul Flight with Babies & Children

Putting off that exotic holiday because you don’t know how to survive a long haul flight with your children? We speak to a paediatrician to bring you all the must-knows….

NASA – A Human Adventure at ArtScience Museum is a Must-visit for Space Geeks Young and Old!

Starting from 19 November 2016, visitors to ArtScience Museum can go on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to Singapore’s largest space flight exhibition, NASA – A Human Adventure. Here’s what we learnt…

Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. is The Newest Exhibition to Explore with Your Kids at Science Centre Singapore

The Singapore edition of Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Exhibition has finally made its debut in Southeast Asia at the Science Centre! What can Avengers fans look forward to here? We took…

14 Charity Runs & Walks That Will Help You Stay Active While Bonding with Your Kids

Have you noticed the surge in the number of runs happening on the weekends in Singapore over the past couple of years? There appears to be at least one taking…

Giveaway: Tickets to Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas + X’Mas Goodie Bag (worth $280 altogether)!

Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas, the most festive family production is about to hit Singapore this November. Win a set of four tickets to catch this holiday classic! We also caught…

Genting Dream is The Newest Family-Friendly Cruise that Your Kids Will Love!

The official launch ceremony of Genting Dream, Dream Cruises’ inaugural cruise ship, took place here in Singapore yesterday. So what does the cruise liner  have in store for families with children?…

Hospital Maternity Packages in Singapore: Updated for 2016/2017

Expecting a baby? Good news – maternity packages offered by hospitals in Singapore have reached luxurious new heights. We bring you a list of facilities and services 10 maternity hospitals here…

Get The Best Christmas Wonderland 2016 Experience for Families & Kids at Gardens by The Bay

Christmas Wonderland is all set to transform Gardens by The Bay into Singapore’s biggest yuletide playground this year. We bring you the scoop on what families with children can expect…

Isabel’s Peppa Pig Themed 2nd Birthday Party at Home

Forget Porky Pig. Peppa Pig is now the pink snouted cartoon character who’s a hit with preschoolers. Little Isabel Lum is such an ardent fan of the anthropomorphic animal that…

Exam Stress in Kids: How to Recognise The Signs Plus 7 Strategies to Combat It!

How can you tell if your child is suffering from exam stress? A child psychologist tells us how to spot the warning signs. We also offer parents seven strategies to…

Giveaway: Tickets to Hi-5 Fairytale – A Theatrical Extravaganza Not to Be Missed!

The Hi-5 gang from Australia is returning to Singapore this December for a brand new theatrical performance. Win a pair of tickets to catch this fun and educational show! [banner][/banner]…

16 Best Places to Find Seriously Stylish Kids Furniture & Décor in Singapore

Moving into a new home soon or renovating your current one? We tell you where to shop to spruce up your children’s rooms with super stylish kids furniture and decor….

Jean Yap, Founder of Bento Days, on Motherhood and Bento Art

She’s a mother of three who shot to fame on Instagram with her bento making skills. We caught up with the super creative Jean Yap to find out what she’s…

Top 20 Brain Foods for Kids to Stay Sharp for Their Exams

Did you know that six out of 10 children in Singapore are not eating any whole grains? These findings from the Singrain Study, a nationwide dietary survey of kids in Singapore…

10 of the Cutest Singaporean Babies You Should Follow on Instagram

Some kids have Instagram accounts even before they learn how to crawl. We round up 10 of the most adorable Singaporean babies you really should be following on Instagram for…

Mid-Autumn at Gardens by The Bay 2016: 7 Activities for Families & Kids

Gardens by The Bay is all set to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival this September with a dazzling display of glowing lanterns. What’s in store for families with kids? This review…

Dr. Elaine Kim on Motherhood, Work, and Entrepreneurship Balance

She’s a mother of two (with her third due in October), a doctor, an entrepreneur, a designer, a traveller, and a writer. Meet supermum Dr. Elaine Kim. [banner][/banner] We have…

13 Droolicious Kids’ Menus that your Little Ones will Love at Cafes & Restaurants in Singapore

We’re loving these awesome kids menus and dining options for little ones in Singapore. Even the fussiest eaters won’t be able to resist! Heading out for a family meal with your picky eaters in…

Childhood Myopia in Singapore: 9 Common Myths Busted!

Ever been told that childhood myopia will stabilise upon hitting adulthood or that LASIK surgery guarantees you perfect vision forever? Facts or just plain myths? We find out. Is your child only…

Leia and Lauren’s Enchanted Garden 1st Birthday Party at Sofitel Sentosa

Leia and Lauren, also known as the highly adorable pair of Singaporean momo (mono-amniotic) twins who have taken Instagram (@leialauren) by storm, turned one in July! The cherubic sisters had…

Jamie Yeo tells us her Favourite Things about Motherhood!

Given her youthful looks and svelte figure, it’s hard to believe that Jamie Yeo is a mother of a five-year-old. The 38-year-old (yes, believe it or not!) television and radio…

Giveaway: Tickets to The Three Little Pigs by Singapore Repertory Theatre’s The Little Company

Do you believe that children deserve to be treated to the same quality of theatre as grown-ups? Well, if you do, you’d want to bring your kids to the Singapore Repertory…

10 Amazing Themed Dessert Tables for Your Kids’ Birthday Parties!

So you’ve just spent a fortune on a gorgeous birthday cake that is sure to impress your little one as well as your guests. But how do you stand out from the…

Here’s Why You Should Visit BOUNCE, Singapore’s Newest Trampoline Park!

The scorching weather these days might have prompted you to cross out outdoor play on your list of activities to keep the kids occupied. Fair enough. But there’s no reason…

Kaitlyn & Alexander’s Animal Safari Themed Birthday Party at SICC

Isn’t it great when two of your children’s birthdays are separated by a matter of days? It makes throwing a party sweeter because it means double the joy! A birthday…

Winston Tay, The Blogfather, Opens up About Active Fatherhood

It’s not every day that we come across a Singaporean father who has been a stay-at-home dad. 38-year-old Winston Tay, who blogs as The Blogfather, did just that a few years…

30 Father’s Day Gift Ideas (Including Dining Promotions) for Every Type of Dad

Father’s Day falls on 19 June this year. With just six more days to go, are you grumbling that shopping for dads is tough? Think again. Fathers can be classified…

31 Best Maternity, Baby & Family Photographers in Singapore

You don’t have to be a supermodel to enjoy a professional photoshoot. With the rise of social media platforms such as Instagram, capturing and sharing quality pictures is all the…

Are You A Helicopter Parent? You Could be Hurting Your Infant

Do you constantly shadow your little one? Do you always direct her behaviour when playing with her? Do you barely allow your child to be on his own? Most importantly,…

5 Ways to Help Breastfeeding Mums at the Workplace

When it comes to nutrition for babies, one thing is still largely agreed upon – breast is best. Breast milk contains antibodies which help protect babies against infections and diseases….

Be a Part of Barney’s Beach Party at City Square Mall This June School Holidays!

By the end of May, you will probably have one pressing question on your mind: “How am I going to keep my child occupied during the June school holidays?” Do…

Elaine Seah, Founder of Brand Incorporated, Loves Being A Mompreneur

Anyone who has dabbled in the field of public relations is bound to know that it’s no walk in the park. Throw motherhood into the daily grind and you will…

10 Family-Friendly Places to Visit in Marina Bay this School Holidays!

Do you tend to associate the name ‘Marina Bay’ with high-end fashion retailers, swanky  restaurants, and that posh casino? Well, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong, but Marina Bay Singapore is…

Science Centre Singapore Opens Its Oceans’ Buddies Exhibit to The Public!

As part of its mission to educate young ones on marine life and how they can play a part in conserving the environment, KidsSTOP, at Science Centre Singapore has unveiled…

How to Groom A Genius at Heguru Method @Fusionopolis

Would you say no to your child possessing a photographic memory, super IQ, a great sense of intuition and the ability to speed read? Of course not! These amazing traits…

Aarika Lee, Hipster Mum, Entrepreneur & Musician, Shares her Motherhood Experience

In addition to being a mother of two, 33 year old Aarika Lee is a Marketing Director and copywriter at Elementary Co by day, and a resident artist at The…

20 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for You to Pamper Mum!

It’s that time of the year again; the days that lead up to our most favourite day on the calendar – Mother’s Day! It falls on the 8th of May…

Where to Dine This Mother’s Day: 19 Restaurants Offering Special Promotions

When has Mother’s Day ever been complete without treating mum to a hearty meal? Never! Lunch or dinner treats for the most important woman in your life on this day…

9 Singaporean Instagram Mums You Need to Follow!

They say a picture speaks a thousand words. It’s no surprise then that Instagram has taken the world by storm. If you are a mum who’s not on Instagram yet,…

The Bugaboo by Diesel Rock Stroller for The Cool Mums and Dads

Dutch stroller makers Bugaboo have already left their mark on the functional stroller scene with models like the iconic Cameleon, the convertible Donkey and the all-terrain Buffalo. But what do you…

Kelvin Ang, Founder of CheekieMonkies, shares his Daddy Blogger experiences

Mummy bloggers may still be outnumbering daddy bloggers – but in recent years, dads have been making a name for themselves in the parenting community (see who our favourite daddy bloggers…

Preparing Your Child for the DSA? Here’s What You Need to Know

The Direct School Admission – Secondary (DSA-Sec) Exercise (usually known as “DSA”) is a programme in Singapore that was introduced back in 2004 in order for Primary 6 students to be guaranteed…

7 Places to Send Your Child to For DSA Preparation Courses

So you have decided to let your child try out for the Direct School Admission – Secondary (DSA-Sec) Exercise. There will be selection tests and interviews to ace. Think your child…

7 Ways to Ensure Your Child’s Internet Safety

How safe is your online security? If your child uses your home computer or your device, your Internet safety has probably been compromised. A survey of 1,009 Singapore device users…

5 Child-Friendly Digital Artworks at Future World at The ArtScience Museum

The ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands is now home to an all new permanent exhibition, Future World: Where Art Meets Science! Expect to be bowled over by 15 digital…

The New LEGO Movie 4D at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort!

Last Friday, I was part of a small group of members of the Singaporean media who were treated to the launch of “The LEGO Movie 4D: A New Adventure” at…

Maya Thiagarajan, Author of Beyond The Tiger Mom, balances East-West parenting styles

Are you a “tiger mum”? Do you believe in raising your children in a traditional Chinese or East Asian manner? That means strict rules, tough love and discipline in order for…

6 Mum-Friendly Co-working Spaces in Singapore

Trehaus, Singapore’s first co-working space equipped with child-minding and learning facilities officially opened at Claymore Connect two days ago. Founded by working mothers Rachel Teo, Tjin Lee, Elaine Kim and…

Run 350 by NTUC Income: What You Need to Know

Heard of the global 350 movement? Its purpose is to raise awareness of the urgent need to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350ppm. Why? That…

Claire Lim of HolyCrap.sg bonds with her Children through Art and Inspiration

Once upon a time there were a brother and a sister who loved art. Together with their parents, they formed a local art collective called Holycrap.sg. “We (husband Pann Lim and…

7 Online Stores to get Traditional Chinese New Year Outfits for your Child

Chinese New Year is coming up in two weeks. Have you shopped for the kids’ outfits yet? No need to worry if you’re not keen to join the hordes out there, we’ve…

Nutrition for Babies: How Important Is Iron?

Did you know that at full-term, babies have huge amounts of iron stored in their bodies to last them for the first six months of their life? Iron is a…

Surviving CNY While Coping with Infertility

Did you know that the stress and emotional turmoil that come along with being an infertile woman is equivalent to that experienced by a cancer patient? Yes, a Harvard Medical…

What Happened in 2015: The Family Edition

Yet another year has gone by – we hope it was a productive and prosperous 2015 for you and your loved ones! Although we typically wish for the best at…

The Best Clothing Stores to Shop at For Tweens

A tween is defined as a child between the ages of nine and twelve. It’s that awkward age range during which your child is no longer a little kid, but…

Diana Ser, TV personality and creator of Crazy About Chinese

We all probably know Diana Ser as a veteran television presenter and former broadcast journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry. She is best known for being…

Experience The Arctic at The New Snow City!

I had the opportunity to meet the “Arctic Avengers” yesterday. They comprised Oki, an Eskimo boy, and his animal friends – Nooka the polar bear, Suki the snowy owl, Ila…

10 Best Stores to Shop At For Children’s Gifts

If the process of selecting gifts for adults is a tricky one, then that of selecting presents for the little ones demands twice the attention! What are some factors to…

Buy Gifts That Give Back This Christmas!

For most Singaporeans, the impending festive season spells an additional reason to indulge in some guilt-free shopping. Most of us would probably have made mental notes of what to get…

The Best Must-have Travel Essentials for Kids!

Gone are the days when you could succumb to wanderlust, pack for a trip for which you booked a flight just a day before, and set off carefree with your…

Help Your Child Cope with Bullying

We have all probably heard of the notion that one who is a bully is indeed a coward. But is putting across this universally acknowledged truth to a child who…

Cyber Security And Your Children

Did you know that Singapore has one of the highest mobile broadband penetration rates in the region? At the heart of this are our children, who are often more tech…

Anger Management for Children

You have probably seen the 2003 Hollywood flick, “Anger Management”, starring Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. The plot revolved around adults. Slightly more than a decade on, anger management is…

10 Foods & Drinks to Fight The Haze

The haze has made its annual appearance yet again. This time, however, it appears to be lingering for longer than usual. It has created an environment to which most Singaporeans…

Pororo Is Coming to Singapore!

If you have got a toddler or preschooler at home, the name Pororo is bound to ring a bell. For those of you who are not too familiar with animated…

10 Stylish Strollers For Baby (and you!)

Baby on the way? You will need to invest in a new set of wheels then! We are referring to strollers, of course! There is no such thing as “one…

Simply Life: A Brand for Babies, Toddlers & Kids

Homegrown label Simply Life held its brand launch party at Vineyard at Hort Park, last Tuesday, 22 September 2015. The brand, founded under Creative Moms Pte Ltd, has been built…

Fresh & Fabulous: Open Farm Community

On the edge of Minden Road, sprawling over thirty-five thousand square feet, lies a revolutionary experiential space that is Open Farm Community. (OFC for short!) Apart from being a green…

Dealing with Pregnancy Weight Gain

Pregnancy is that one (or more) span of time in a woman’s life during which she is naturally expected to pack on some kilos without hosting any qualms about it….

Diaper Bags for Fashionista Mums!

It isn’t just any bag. It’s a diaper bag, and it needs to achieve the near impossible (or so we had thought) – looking totally stylish while simultaneously containing every…

Getting Crafty with Hello Kitty!

On the 25th of August 2015, members of the blogging community were treated to a hands-on crafty morning, courtesy of Brother International Singapore. The leader in home and business IT…

How to Design Your Baby’s Nursery

Are you welcoming a precious little bundle into your life and home very soon? Getting yourself emotionally and mentally prepared to bring a new life into this world are crucial…

Confinement Practices in Multiracial Singapore

As with any set of traditional beliefs, there are two camps into which new mothers faced with the daunting task of choosing whether or not to adhere to postnatal confinement…

Introducing Hegen’s Revolutionary Baby Bottle…

“Press-to-Close, Twist-to-Open” – PCTO for short, and that’s Hegen’s patented tagline which accompanied the launch of the world’s first baby bottle without a screw neck! In other words, parents can…

Work-Life Balance for New Mums!

Not all mothers have the privilege of enjoying an extended maternity leave, longer than the prescribed sixteen weeks. Financial constraints or the desire to simply want to return to the…

Singapore STories At ArtScience Museum!

As part of its 170th anniversary, The Straits Times has collaborated with the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands to unveil an exhibition, “Singapore STories: Then, Now, Tomorrow”, that chronicles…

Catching up with Ashley Liew!

Most athletes make the headlines for setting new games records, beating their personal bests, or bagging an astounding medal haul. One man stood out from the crowd and was thrust…

Your SG50 Jubilee Weekend Activity Guide!

You would have known by now that there is a relatively long weekend coming up next month. Now, before you even think of packing your bags and escaping for a…

Beesket Juices: Fun, Healthy & Tasty!

Beesket is a trendy and nutritious Korean born juice bar that opened its doors here in Singapore in early April. Its first outlet saw its launch at Changi City Point…

One More Reason to Breastfeed Your Baby

Childhood obesity is currently a worrying trend in many developed nations of our increasingly fast-paced world. The vast majority amongst us would probably host notions that childhood obesity is the…

Explore The Deep At The ArtScience Museum!

Light has been shed (literally!) on organisms residing 4,000 metres below sea level in The Deep, a first-of-its-kind exhibition in Southeast Asia which brings to you more than forty rarely…

Interplay: Where Art & Science Meet

Science Centre Singapore (SCS) opened the doors of its latest exhibition, Interplay, to the public last Saturday, the 30th of May 2015. I was part of a media entourage that…

“Let’s Celebrate!” with Sweetest Moments

The afternoon of 8 May 2015 saw local enterprise, Sweetest Moments, unveiling its revamped branding direction and future plans to its long-time friends as well as the members of the…

Coding for Kids!

In tech speak, coding, formally known as computer programming, is a process which leads from an original formulation of a computing problem to executable computer programs. Was that all Greek…

Literary Mums We Aspire to Be Like!

Mother’s Day is just a mere three days away! If you still haven’t gotten the most important woman in your life anything yet, have you considered presenting her with the…

Mummies Tell Us!

Our favourite day of the year (Mother’s Day, of course!) is just a mere five days away! We hope you have picked out those gifts for Mum, or better still,…

10 Tips for Fuss-Free Kids’ Birthday Parties!

Dreams & Confetti is a one-stop shop for party aficionados located at Great World City. This adorable treasure trove offers a curated range of stylish tableware, premium partyware, classy decorations…

Where to Dine This Mother’s Day

It’s that time of the year again – with less than two weeks to go to Mother’s Day, most of you would be scrambling to make some special arrangements for…

Miam Miam: Where Mums Can Gather Over High Tea & Desserts

We are all by now aware that the word “stressed” spelt backwards gives us the delightful word “desserts”. An uncanny coincidence? I think not. Needless to say, working mothers experience…

Childhood Tales: Now & Then

UNESCO recognises the 23rd of April 2015 as World Book & Copyright Day. It is an opportunity to recognise the power of books to transform our lives for the better,…

Donya Vogue: More Options for Fashionista Mums!

Homegrown clothing label Donya Vogue held its maiden media launch at the Grand Hyatt on 8 April 2015. Donya Vogue is a relatively fresh brand which found its roots only…

Why Your Child Should Learn Swimming

Swimming is a recreational activity that dates back to pre-historic times. It emerged as a competitive sport only in the 1830s in England, where the very first indoor swimming pool…

Fitness for Kids: It’s Never Too Early!

The mention of fitness might trigger mental images of sweaty men and women gruelling themselves at the gym, all in the pursuit of a svelte figure and good health. But,…

CRIB: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs

Earlier on the 26th of March, CRIB held the launch of its “CRIB Women for Women Initiative” at the Glass Hall of the Singapore Arts Museum in an effort to…

What You Need to Know About Vaccinations

In late February this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe called for measles vaccination campaigns to be stepped up across the region after recording 22,000 cases of the…

Singaporean Climate-Friendly Fashion for Kids & Babies!

As a parent, you would have often found yourself gushing over adorable and highly fashionable miniature sized outfits for children in prominent clothing stores. However, before making a rash decision…

KidsSTOP: Where The Learning Never Stops!

The Science Centre Singapore has been around for 37 years and is constantly foraying into fresh areas of interest in order to widen the horizons for learning as far as…

Lunar New Year Fashion for New Mums

Finding the perfect outfits to don and dazzle everyone with during the festive season can be quite a Herculean task; especially if you are pregnant or are stuck in that…

Grooming for New Mothers

Pregnancy is an arduous process which takes a toll on just about every aspect of a woman’s physical and emotional health. We reckon it qualifies as a legitimate reason to…

Juggling Motherhood & Entrepreneurship: A Chat with Tjin Lee

She started off as an Advertising & Public Relations Executive and has scaled greater heights since then. Being the founder and CEO of the award-winning Mercury Group of companies comprising…

Another Family-Friendly Dining Option For Consideration

You now have an addition to your list of family-friendly dining choices on our sunny island. If you are on the lookout for buffet-style restaurants and you live in the…

She’s Back to Her Fann-tastic Figure!

World renowned slimming experts Marie France Bodyline unveiled their new celebrity spokesperson, Singaporean actress Fann Wong, to the media on 7 January 2015 at 72-13, Mohd Sultan Road. The event,…

Spring Cleaning 101: Get Your Home Spiffy The Natural Way!

The Lunar New Year will be here before you know it, and that means spring cleaning will be on the to-do list for many families. (we hear your groans!) Thank…

Interior Adjustments for An Auspicious Year Ahead!

Earlier on Tuesday, AkzoNobel, the world’s largest paints and coatings company, and Way OnNet Group, a local geomancy consultancy firm, came together to provide an informative session on designing positive…

A Look Back At 2014: Top 10 Child & Family Centred Events

Outrage, fear and surprise were some of the emotions triggered by these events which made it to our Top 10 list. Here’s a look at what made the headlines in…