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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Temperatures are soaring higher than usual these days. When us grownups ourselves can’t bear the scorching heat, imagine the plight of our little ones. The solution? Bring your kiddos to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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….
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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]…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thinking of sailing somewhere with the kids aboard a swanky cruise ship this school holidays instead of the regular land tours? Genting Dream, one of the largest and most spacious…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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]…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
