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Snoring? Insomnia? Daytime Fatigue? Your Child could have Sleep Disorders

Does your child sleep well? Children need sleep. But even more importantly, they need to sleep well. Sleep is crucial for their overall health and development, and plays a pivotal...

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Bedwetting and Night Terrors: are these Sleep Disorders Disrupting your Child’s Nights?

Your child has slept through the night, but there is a large wet patch on the bed. Your child wakes with a piercing scream in the middle of the night,...

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The Great Egg-scape: 27 Cracking Easter Egg Hunts, Brunches & Goodies

Spring is in the air and Easter is hopping around the corner! It’s a time for family gatherings, chocolatey treats, and of course, the thrill of the (egg) hunt. If...

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When Maths Doesn’t Add Up – Could My Child Have Dyscalculia?

Does maths homework turn into a nightly battle? Your child seems to struggle with simple calculations, repeatedly make careless mistakes, or experience anxiety around the most basic mathematical concepts. Is...

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Hospital Maternity Packages: Giving Birth in Singapore? Find the Best Maternity Packages here

Two pink lines. Ecstatic tears. A whirlwind of emotions and a whole lot of questions, from “am I ready for this?” to “where should I give birth?”. Answers: you will...

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Bullying at School? Teach Your Child Three Lessons on Assertiveness

“He punched my right eye,” my youngest whispered, when I asked how his day went. He wasn’t visibly hurt, but suffice to say, I was shocked. It was the second...

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

With World Autism Awareness Day tomorrow and World Health Day on 7 April 2024, we’re celebrating well-being and embracing inclusivity this month. So follow us as we update you on...

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Kids can be curators and conservators at Cheong Soo Pieng: Layer by Layer

As any parent of an “artistic” toddler knows, a painting never exists upon a single plane. In the hands of a child, these artworks take on geographical dimensions. They have...

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5 Proven Ways to Support your Child in Bilingual Learning

Bilingualism is a common feature of Singapore society. Many children growing up today are bilingual; they have exposure to one or more languages at home, sometimes simultaneously. Bilingualism has some...

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TCM for Children: Time to Rethink What We Think We Know

Ever wonder if Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) could benefit your child’s health? While it’s been used for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments in adults, many parents still...

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Best Baby Full Month Sets & Packages: Traditional & Modern 满月 Options in 2024

<p>Whether you’re still waiting to pop, or Baby’s already here, you’re probably thinking about your little one’s full moon celebration. This joyous occasion to mark a child’s first major milestone...</p>

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New Singapore Citizen & Single Mum Now Helps Others Fulfil Their Immigration Dreams

Eager to lift her family’s living standards, go-getter Kay Cheong moved from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Singapore in 2011. Today, the founder of The Immigration People also serves as its...

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Mother’s Day 2024: 30 Feasts & Cakes to Sweeten Her Special Day

Mother’s Day 2024 is just around the corner — that’s Sunday, 12 May. What better way to celebrate the incredible woman who raised you than with a delicious feast and...

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Wings of Change: Judith’s Fight for Her Special Needs Child Creates Ripples of Hope across Asia

Describing herself as fiercely independent, passionate, full of energy, and somewhat rebellious, Judith Julia Justin grew up in the local Singaporean education system. After completing her university education in Australia,...

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8 Zi Char places and Restaurants with Private Rooms for Family Feasts and Celebrations

We’re Singaporeans, when we want to have good food with the extended family outside, we go to a zi char restaurant. Right? Chances are, your family already has its familiar...

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Chronos vs Kairos: Make Your Time Count, Mums!

“My kids take up so much of my time that I feel like I don’t have energy left to do what I want. How do I manage my time better?”...

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May 2024: Eat, Play, Shop, and More for Families in Singapore this Month

Did you know that May is named after Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility? And while May was once considered an unlucky month to get married – there’s a poem...

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Mother’s Day 2024: 10 things to do with mum to remind her how much you love her

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So you’ve booked the feast, and ordered the cake. The card is made, and the flowers are on their way. Now that the giving part is sorted, how about doing...

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Cervical Cancer Q&A: 20 Questions Every Woman Should Ask

In Singapore, cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in women. That translates to over 200 new cases surfacing each year. In 2022, the National Population Health Survey reported...

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Cervical Cancer Survivor Says Art Therapy & Her Child Kept Her Alive

Life threw Mickey Hui a curveball in 2022. Originally from Hong Kong, she relocated to Singapore with her husband and young son the year before. They were settling in nicely,...

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June School Holidays 2024 Activity + Makan Guide for Kids & Families in Singapore

School’s out for summer — well, at least from 25 May to 23 June — in Singapore, and that means one thing. Yes, it’s time to ditch the textbooks and...

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16 New Staycation Deals and Perks for Families this School Holidays 2024

It’s no secret that we Singaporeans love the ease of a vacation close to home – the staycation. With limited time and busy schedules, staycations offer a convenient escape from...

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Bak Chang 2024: Delectable Glutinous Rice Dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival

The time-honoured Dragon Boat Festival or 端午节 (duān wǔ jié) falls on 10 June this year. That’s right, it’s once again time to indulge in glutinous rice dumplings a.k.a. 粽子...

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Migraines Q&A: Why It’s (Mostly) a Women’s Curse

Yes, men do get them too. But did you know that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from migraines? Furthermore, we experience them more frequently, for longer...

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A Parent Reflects on Singapore’s Education System

A recent parent-teacher meeting got me thinking about the trajectory of Singapore’s education system. We have catapulted ourselves from a third world country to first world status in just one...

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Father’s Day 2024: Food, Fun, and Fab Gifts for Daddy Dearest this June

Dads are awesome. They’re our biggest supporters, our shoulder to cry on, and the ones we turn to when there’s flat-pack furniture to assemble. So how do you celebrate the...

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

Between the mid-year school holidays and Dragon Boat Festival, there’s lots going on this month. To keep track of what’s relevant for kids and families, we bring you everything fun...

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Things at Home that You Can Recycle (which you probably didn’t know you could)

More, and more, the things we used to throw out as trash have become ‘treasures’ that we can recycle. However, Singapore still has a long way to go when it...

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Fun in the Shade: 28 Cool Indoor Activities for Kids & Families in Singapore

Not all the fun happens in the sun, especially when the heat index and humidity levels go through the roof. Even schools are taking measures to help students and teachers...

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I have PCOS. How Can I Improve My Chances of Getting Pregnant?

If your periods are irregular, and you have been trying to conceive without success, you might want to check whether you have Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. This is caused...

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Top Confinement Food Delivery Caterers in Singapore

<p>Traditionally, after giving birth, new mums spend a month at home in confinement. During this time, they bond with their newborn, and nourish the postpartum body with specialised confinement meals...</p>

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From Gambling Debt to Devoted Dad: A High Stakes Learning Journey

Looking at 47-year-old Raymond Lim today, you would never guess that he was once a gambling addict. The founder of RL Consultancy, an inspirational speaker, trainer, and coach, is happily...

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Raising Healthy Skin: A Complete Guide to Skincare for Babies, Children & Teens

Many adults spend hundreds on skincare products to fight acne and signs of ageing, or simply maintain healthy skin. But did you know that proper skincare for babies is equally...

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Repairing Relationships with 5 Apology Languages

Trust, a crucial cornerstone in every relationship, is fragile. From friendships to marriage and parent-child interactions, what can we do to reconcile an important relationship when trust is lost? Also,...

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July 2024: Eat, Play, Shop, and More for Families in Singapore this Month

The school holidays may be over but the fun never stops. So keep reading as we update you on the best to see, do, shop, and feast upon right here...

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10 Things to Know about Uterine Fibroids, and How they may affect your Periods, Pregnancy, and Fertility

Whether they are as small as a grain of rice, or as big as a melon, hearing that you have fibroids can spark fear. Are they cancerous? What if I...

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Family Bakecation Staycation in a Premium Loft at Holiday Inn Little India (Review + Giveaway)

With impeccable timing, the kid has to use the bathroom as soon as we step into our room at Holiday Inn Singapore Little India. It is only upon exiting –...

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“They Don’t Even Know They’re Special Needs!” says Mum of 2 Kids on the Autism Spectrum

Five years ago, Mina Sunico Chin, 44, and her husband Vincent, 42, became parents for the first time. But their blissful parenting journey took an unexpected turn when their toddler...

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Watery Fun at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort Water Park’s Splash Carnival (review)

While my son (who will soon turn six) is not the greatest fan of water, he recently developed a liking to water playgrounds and parks. So, when we heard that...

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Cruise into Luxury at Sea with Genting Dream and Resorts World One

Luxury cruises such as those on Genting Dream and Resorts World One offer the ultimate in indulgence — blending lavish comfort, personalised service, and unforgettable experiences at sea. With impeccable...

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Our Family Wellness Staycation at Oasia Resort Sentosa (review)

Nothing makes my almost six-year-old jump in joy more than going for a staycation. So when I told him that we were having one at Oasia Resort Sentosa soon, he...

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National Day 2024: Fun Activities for Families to Enjoy this Long Weekend

If you’ve been wanting to spend more time as a family this year, the upcoming National Day 2024 long weekend is a great opportunity to come together and bond as...

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My Kids Don’t Care If Singapore has the Most Powerful Passport in the World

“Did you know we’ve got the most powerful passport in the world?” Since we were approaching Singapore’s 59th National Day, this was how I opened the conversation at the dinner...

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August 2024: Eat, Play, Shop, and More for Families in Singapore this Month

The National Day celebrations are right around the corner, but there’s more to August 2024 than fireworks. To keep track of what’s relevant for kids and families, we bring you...

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Best Prenatal & Postnatal Massage Services in Singapore

<p>Pregnancy and postpartum are tough on a woman’s body, so it’s no surprise that prenatal and postnatal massage services have become a must-have for mums-to-be and new mums in Singapore....</p>

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Breast Cancer gave Aisha Jiffry a New Lease of Life. Now she’s Helping other Women cope with theirs

Five years ago, Aisha Jiffry, 44, was going through the motions in a job that left her tired, uninspired, and with little time to pursue her own passions. Blessed with...

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SAFRA Diaper Dash 2024: Sign Up Now for the Cutest Race in Town!

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games still fresh in our minds, are you wondering if you may have a future Shanti Pereira or Marc Brian Louis in your arms? Why...

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11 Learning Holidays that Go Beyond what Textbooks can Teach

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When they travel, kids broaden their horizons and try new things. But what if they could also pick up new skills, improve on current ones, and return home enriched by...

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA): A Parent’s Role in Early Detection & Care

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord and impacts the muscles used for activities such as breathing, eating, crawling,...

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“Should I Stay or Leave?” – Debating Divorce after 18 Years of Marriage & 5 Kids

He sent flowers to another lady and when questioned, said it was because he wanted to cheer her up. He was even messaging her on a daily basis! I was...

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