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New Animal Encounters at Singapore Zoo – Breakfast in the Wild & Backstage with Elephants (Review)

As an animal lover and a fan of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, I jumped at the opportunity to meet the new animal ambassadors at its signature Breakfast in the Wild and...

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September 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore This Month

We’re right smack in the September 2024 school holidays! If you are wondering what to do with the kids, read on for activity ideas, and a giveaway of the...

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Is your Child Future-Ready? Meet these Preschool Inventors from PCF Sparkletots who are and learn their secret!

In today’s vibrant world, preparing preschoolers for the future means nurturing their excitement for learning. Through engaging experiences, they build social-emotional resilience, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and learn the basics...

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A Parent’s Guide to Pneumococcal Disease & Vaccinations for Infants & Children

Every year in Singapore, approximately 10 in 100,000 infants and children under the age of five become very sick from severe pneumococcal disease. They require intensive treatment in the hospital...

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Mid-Autumn 2024: 5 Fun Activities for Families this Festival Season

Mid-Autumn 2024 falls on Tuesday 17 September, on the 15th day of the eighth Lunar month. Traditionally, “Zhong Qiu Jie” was celebrated as a harvest festival to thank the gods,...

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Prenatal Tests and Scans to take when you are Pregnant

You’ve taken that first test to find out if you are pregnant, and got a Big Fat Positive. Congratulations! Now it’s time to think about the prenatal tests and scans...

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Having experienced Postpartum Depression, this Mum gives voice to the condition to help other new parents

Four days after bringing her newborn son (now four) home from the hospital, Ethel Yap found that she could not breathe. She had no idea that it was because of...

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How is Heat affecting your Pregnancy? Is it Dangerous?

It’s official: temperatures are rising, and with them, health threats and general discomfort all around for us. If you are pregnant though, hotter weather can be even more harmful as...

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Looking for a Live-in Caregiver for Elderly but Don’t Know How?

Many dual-income families who have young children in Singapore engage domestic helpers. But the caregiving burden doesn’t end there, especially as our own parents get older. As our kids grow...

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Inspired by Grandpa, Shaping His Son: Artist Peter Draw’s Tales of Love

An art teacher once told six-year-old Peter Zhuo he couldn’t draw. Now at 40, the founder of HappWhy Brands is the creator of world-famous characters, Ai and Aiko, his little...

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LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Theme Park: Exhilarating Thrills + Giveaway! (review)

Earlier in July, we headed across the Causeway for a weekend of family fun at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort. We spent our first day at the annual Splash Carnival at LEGOLAND...

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Buckets & Taps to Help My Child Cope with Stress

How do you cope with stress? It’s exam season and the girls were laughing mindlessly at something over dinner. I wanted a more serious conversation of how their day went,...

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October 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore This Month

It’s October, which means it’s time to celebrate Children’s Day! So of course we’re here to update you on all the fun happenings on our little red dot. Join us...

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Highly Recommended Parentcraft & Lactation Consultants in Singapore

<p>Becoming a parent is a joyous yet challenging journey. From understanding newborn care to establishing breastfeeding routines, having the right support can make a significant difference. Thankfully, Singapore boasts a...</p>

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Our Favourite Learning and Creative Apps for Kids on the iPad

Back when I was a work-at-home-mum with no help, one of the hardest parts of my day was trying to find things for the kids to do so I could...

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Is Excessive Screen Time or Device Addiction affecting your Child’s Mental Health?

From the outside, 16-year-old Zack (name changed) appears to be doing fine. His grades, while not excellent, are not terrible. A student in London, he speaks clearly and confidently, and...

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Top 10 Family-Friendly Things to do in Vancouver, now a Direct Flight away on Air Canada

At 12,813 km away from Singapore, Vancouver, Canada has always seemed too far to travel to. But now there’s a way to fly to Vancouver directly — in just 14...

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Halloween Fun with my Toddler at LEGOLAND Malaysia (review)

It was our first time going to LEGOLAND Malaysia for the Halloween celebrations, and our first time driving there from Singapore. I wondered if it would be hard to find...

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Getting Breast Cancer at 25 years old and 38 weeks Pregnant

With no family history of breast cancer, Kwa Lay Teng never thought that she would be the first in her family to get it. She was 38 weeks pregnant, about...

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10 Great Programmes Kids will Love at SWF Playground This Year! (2024)

If you have a budding poet, author, writer, word wonder at home, keep 8 to 17 November 2023 free for them to indulge at the Singapore Writers Festival SWF Playground....

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Worldschooling: Taking Homeschooling to Another Level

Raymond Lim is an inspirational speaker, trainer, and coach, and the founder of RL Consultancy. At the same time, the 47-year-old is a dedicated dad who together with his wife,...

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10 Popular Family Road Trip Destinations for a Vacation to Remember

Family vacations can be costly, and of course, the bigger the family, the higher the expenditure. But fret not. One way to create memorable family vacations without breaking the bank...

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November 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore this month

Can you believe that it’s already November 2024? Where did the year go, right? If thinking about getting prepped and ready for year-end holidays and celebrations is making you sweat,...

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5 times NurseFirst helped Families ease their urgent Medical Concerns — at No Cost!

“I would like to share my personal feedback regarding the NurseFirst service. I called in last evening when my child encountered an incident in school. I would like to express...

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Year-end Holiday Fun 2024: 20+ Awesome Activities and Events that Kids will Love!

If the school holidays have already started for your kids, or will soon start, keep this list of awesome year-end holiday activities and events handy. Whether you’re looking for things...

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Christmas 2024: 40+ Festive Takeaways & Dine-in Specials for Every Party

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! With Christmas 2024 just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your festive feasts. Whether you’re hosting a cosy family...

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Condition that Remains Underdiagnosed in Girls and Women

If you are female, you could have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and not know it. Your daughter, female friends, and female relatives could have ASD, and not know it. As...

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PSLE Oral in 2025: What’s New & Strategies to Ace It

Generations of Singaporean students — yes, including you and me — have overlooked the Oral exam until it’s around the corner. Yet we consistently practise writing compositions and tackle past...

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Christmas Gifts 2024: Festive Finds & Giveaways for Everyone on Your List

Already feeling overwhelmed by the thought of shopping for Christmas gifts? Don’t worry, this treasure trove of gift ideas will delight everyone on your list, from the littlest elves to...

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$2.4 Million to Give Our Baby a Chance Against Spinal Muscular Atrophy

“To say that the journey was a rollercoaster ride is probably an understatement,” says Lavin Chong, a marketing manager in a fintech company. She and her husband, Andy Wang, both...

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Check into Grand Staycays at the Refreshed Grand Hyatt Singapore (Review)

The Grand Hyatt Singapore has been a landmark on Scotts Road for as long as I can recall. It’s undergone several refurbishments over the years, and its most recent multi-year...

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The Wizard of Oz by Wild Rice (review)

Catching The Wizard by Oz by Wild Rice was top on our ‘to do’ list for the school holidays for my daughter and me. It was our first time attending...

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December 2024: Eat, Play, Shop and More for Families in Singapore This Month

‘Tis beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Which means we’re here to update you on all the fun festive happenings on our little red dot. Join us as we...

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Social Anxiety Disorder: Not Shy, Not an Introvert, Not Rude, just Overwhelming Fear in Social Settings

Caleb (not his real name) was in Primary 3 when he started to come home from school in tears. He seemed stressed, and avoided some of his friends. No one...

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