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Family Finance with Ruperto: Navigating My Kid’s Holiday Budget

School holidays are the perfect time for family vacations, and I recently travelled to Nagoya, Japan with my children. My seven-year-old has a growing understanding of money, from his Lunar...

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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...

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Losing Your Child: From Cope To Hope

From the euphoria you feel when you first learn that you’re pregnant to that life-changing moment when you finally hold that precious little miracle in your arms… there is no...

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Adolescent Angst: Is It Rebellion or Depression?

“Ling, I’m so sorry. I didn’t know you were depressed.” My baby girl, now 17, tried to blink back her tears as I continued, “But you’re not alone. I was...

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5 Awesome Airplane Beds and Seat Extenders that make Flights with Kids a Breeze

One great thing about travelling with young children is that family holidays are not hindered by school schedules, so you can jet set whenever, wherever. A not-so-great thing — and...

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28 Top Maternity, Newborn, Children & Family Photography Studios in Singapore

<p>Your pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks. Those tiny newborn facial features? Not even 40 days. And as your children grow, every milestone along the way is yet another experience to...</p>

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November 2023: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore this month

To Little Women author Louisa May Alcott, November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year. That’s what she had Margaret (“Meg”) say, as the oldest March sister was...

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11 Mum-tested Fertility Massage Services in Singapore

Newsflash! Singapore’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, with over one in six couples failing to conceive after trying for one year. Hence, in a space that supports the...

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Year-end School Holidays 2023 Activity Guide for Kids and Families

The longest school holiday season of the year runs from 18 November to 31 December. There are loads of activities to keep the kids busy during the year-end school holidays,...

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Gaucher Disease: Rare, but Dangerous, especially for Infants and Children

Children often complain of fatigue, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain. But these complaints could indicate something more dire — like Gaucher (pronounced go-SHAY) disease — if they are accompanied...

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Your Ultimate Guide to Indoor Playgrounds in Singapore (2023 Update)

If contending with either sweltering heat or unexpected rain showers isn’t your idea of fun, this listicle is for you. Because the best indoor playgrounds in Singapore are like adventure...

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Water Purifiers are the Kitchen Tool that Every Family needs

Gone are the days when the kitchen tap was the only outlet for drinking water at home. Now, with water purifiers, it’s easy to have clean, temperature-specific water at the...

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Christmas 2023 Gift Ideas & Giveaways! Win Amazing Christmas Gifts for Everyone in the Family

As the festive season approaches, the quest for the perfect Christmas gifts begins. However, finding ideal presents for your loved ones can be a daunting task. Whether you’re shopping for...

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Decoding Parent-Child Dynamics: Daddy Kane & Daughter Ava

Do you have a headstrong child who resists schedules and throws a tantrum when urged to hurry? Oftentimes, whether using the proverbial carrot or stick, parents try to ‘get rid...

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Running the Extra Mile: Two Mums, One Passion

In the latest instalment of our #MothersOfSingapore series, we track the stories of two Singaporean women, their individual parenting journeys, and a shared love for running. Firstly, we take off...

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Christmas Takeaway Bundles in 2023 for the Stress-free Home Party

Don’t be the hostess (or host) with the mostest… stress! Instead, sleigh the holiday feasting effortlessly with these Christmas takeaway bundles. Whether you’re hosting a cosy family gathering or throwing...

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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....

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Christmas Fun for Families in Singapore 2023: Where to Find the Magic in the Festivities this Season

Ring in the season with Christmas fun for all in the family! From snowy thrills to magical moments, there’s festive fun in town to turn even the Grinchiest of them...

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December 2023: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore this Month

Even though we’re heading into the festive season, there’s more to this month than just Christmas. And with the year-end school holidays in full swing, the list of exciting events...

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Yule Love These 20 Log Cake Flavours & Dazzling Desserts for Christmas 2023

Dig into the delicious world of Christmas indulgence with 20 log cakes — and non-log-shaped desserts — to sweeten the festive season. Each treat promises a symphony of flavours that...

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Postpartum Depression 101 – Beyond the Baby Blues

One of the most beautiful moments of human existence is when a mother brings life into the world. But such moments of joy can also lead to darkness. It is...

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Decoding Parent-Child Dynamics: Mummy Evelyn & Daughter Claire

Some parent-child relationships come naturally because your personalities are very similar. But what if you and your child appear to be complete opposites? The foundational principle here is to take...

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11 Secrets to Choosing the Best Infant Care Centre for your Baby in Singapore, from an Infant Care Expert

Putting your baby in infant care can be a big decision. As a new parent, it may not be easy to acknowledge that your child will be cared for by...

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The Day My Son Cried, “I Don’t Want Mummy!”

A private banker for over 16 years, high-flying Reena Yin once held various regional positions in international banks from Merrill Lynch and Citibank to Swiss private banking group Julius Baer....

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Childcare Choices in Singapore and How Much They Cost

Deciding on childcare options in Singapore isn’t always straightforward. There are childcare centres and kindergarten programmes, as well as domestic helpers, nannies, babysitters, or a trusted relative. Each comes with...

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Does your Child have a Medical Emergency? Bring them to the Paediatric Urgent Care Centre at Parkway East Hospital

After a long day at work, you are looking forward to spending some quality time bonding with your family over dinner. But you arrive home only to find that your...

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CNY 2024: Top 28 Yusheng, Pen Cai & Reunion Feasts for the Year of the Dragon

The lunar Year of the Dragon takes flight on 10 February next year. Most families will be holding their reunion feasts on the day or days leading up to it,...

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Identity Hack to Enjoy Goal Setting in the New Year

As usual, talk of goal setting and resolutions abound as we approach the end of the year. “Girls, why don’t people stick to their New Year goals and resolutions?” I...

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January 2024: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore This Month

If you’ve had a dizzying December in 2023, the last thing you might want is a jam-packed January 2024. But guess what? There’s just so much good stuff to start...

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CNY 2024: Where to Find Must-have CNY Goodies You’ve Been 龙-ing For

As we soar into the Year of the Dragon, expect more huat-derful puns like the one above. Just kidding! Instead, look forward to another season of must-have CNY goodies to...

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CNY 2024: Welcome the Dragon Year in these Twinning Festive Family Sets

Going overly matchy-matchy as a couple can be – as the kids say – “cringe”. But when it comes to the Lunar New Year and family dressing, we’re all in...

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Beyond the Contractions: Your Ultimate Guide to Labour Pain Relief. Read this Before you Give Birth!

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Childbirth is a miraculous experience but for first-time mums, it can be daunting. You wonder if your baby will be okay, and whether everything will proceed well. On top of...

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Singapore’s Best Home Cleaning Services

<p>Tired of spending your weekends scrubbing and dusting? Well, say goodbye to the chores and hello to a sparkling home with the best home cleaning services in Singapore. From kitchen...</p>

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How to Talk to Your Child about Online Safety because your child WILL encounter Inappropriate Content Online

If you have a child between the ages of three and pre-teen, who uses the internet to learn and play, read this. Four in five children in Singapore spend one...

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Find the Best Sports for your Child to Pursue and Excel in, based on their Chinese Zodiac

Contributed by Master Jacelyn Phang of Yuan Zhong Siu Feng Shui Consultancy There is no denying that sports are good for children. More than just a game, sports provide a...

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Teach your Child about Money and Finance so They have a Solid Financial Education and Future

When Aaron Chwee was in secondary school, his father bought him a participating whole life insurance plan. “He told me he did not know much about financial markets, but he...

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Is My Kid Really ‘Old Enough’ to Take Public Transport in Primary One?

“Wow, your daughter takes the public bus home all by herself? But she’s only in Primary One!” exclaims one mum. On the inside, she doubts if her own six-year-old is...

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February 2024: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore This Month

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Twenty-nine days this month means 24 hours more to eat, play, explore, and enjoy in February 2024. So follow us as we update you on everything fun to see, do,...

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Boost Fertility, Safeguard Pregnancy & Have a Dragon Baby with TCM!

Amid Singapore’s declining fertility rate, many couples here still wish to conceive. And soon, so that they can give birth within the auspicious Year of the Dragon. After all, a...

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Find a Lactation Consultant & Get Breastfeeding Help in Singapore

As a ‘kiasu’ mum-to-be, I researched every aspect of baby care while pregnant. One thing that struck me was how breast milk is the best food for babies. Breast milk...

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Win the Apple Swift Student Challenge, and you could get to visit Apple HQ in Cupertino

Apple has a Swift Explorers programme that is open to students from primary school age in Singapore. For aspiring developers and creators who are a little older, there is the...

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Singapore’s Most Magical & Beautiful Birthday Cakes for Children in 2024

<p>Party time is calling, and your little one deserves a cake as epic as their imagination! Forget store-bought basics — this year, it’s all about exquisite melt-in-your-mouth masterpieces. From shimmering...</p>

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Decoding Parent-Child Dynamics: Mummy Priscilla & Sons Isaac and Ian

Figuring out your parent-child dynamics is complicated enough with one child. But what if you have two (or more) children, and they happen to have very different personalities? Developmental psychologist...

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Little SIFA: made for Children and Families at the Singapore Festival of the Arts 2024

A larger-than-life ballerina. An old-style carnival fair with fantastical machines. A story created in real time, with paper puppets, furry puppets, book pages, and songs. For one weekend in May,...

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March School Holidays 2024 Activity Guide for Kids and Families

Hang onto your hats, kids (and parents!), because the March school holidays are just around the corner — 9 to 17 March, to be exact. Ready to swap textbooks for...

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8 Island Resort Getaways near Singapore to Visit for the Ultimate Fun and Relaxing Family Holiday

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It’s no secret that we Singaporeans love any excuse to get out of the city for a holiday. That’s why every year’s public holiday announcement is eagerly looked forward to:...

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Tweak Routines for Positive Parenting + Homework Done without a Fight!

“Junia, I need to sit with my boys daily, otherwise they won’t do their homework. Is there a way to get them to complete their work independently without me?” A...

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March 2024: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore This Month

Flanking the March 2024 school holidays, this month sees the dawning of Ramadan and culminates in the Easter weekend. So follow us as we update you on everything fun to...

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Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre Review: Family Staycation + Ramadan Feast + Weekend Buffet Giveaway

Looking for another hotel for yet another family staycation? How about a quick trip across the Causeway? If you’re one of those who enjoys the dining and shopping in Johor...

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24 Fun & Free Activities in Singapore for Kids & Families in 2024

It’s 2024. Singapore boasts a dazzling cityscape, world-class attractions, and yes, high costs of living. But it can also be a haven for families seeking budget-friendly adventures if you just...

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