Mid-Autumn Festival glows into Singapore on Friday, 25 September 2026, bathing the city in lantern light. From sprawling garden light-ups to cosy mall celebrations, there’s no shortage of ways to…
Toddlerhood is one of the most difficult periods for new parents. A large part of it comes down to the infamous, frequent tantrums that children between the ages of one…
Who’s looking forward to the September 2026 school holidays next week? If you’re still wondering what to do with the kids then, this September School Holidays bucket list may help….
If you’re feeding your baby with a bottle, or planning to, you’re in good company. Plenty of Singapore mums do — some by choice, some because breastfeeding didn’t work out…
Blink and you might miss it. The upcoming September school holidays is one of the shortest stops on the school calendar, barely a week long. But it lands at just…
No need to tell us about babies or children flying out of vehicles during traffic accidents. Just knowing our little ones’ lives are in our hands is enough to scare…
Experts agree that arts and culture can play a role in a child’s personal development and general education. Kids who engage in creative, fun activities generally end up developing both…
One of the most important decisions that parents will ever make on their children’s behalf is to choose their name. For more traditional Chinese families, picking a Chinese name for…
That instant after your baby is born, when your baby is placed into your arms, marks an indelible moment: you are now a parent, and life will never be the…
Especially in the early throes of pregnancy it is tempting to throw caution to the wind with regard to pregnancy nutrition. You’re either nauseated all the time or throwing up…
As it should, August 2026 arrives dressed in red and white. As Singapore marks its 61st birthday, a festive buzz fills the air across the island. After dark, the city…
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…
Eiling Goh is a counsellor and psychotherapist, a mother of three, and the founder of a nature-based preschool in Singapore. Before she built Whistle Woods Schoolhouse, she spent over a…
Party time is calling, and your little one deserves a cake as epic as their imagination. Forget store-bought basics — it’s all about exquisite melt-in-your-mouth masterpieces. From shimmering unicorn horns…
As women, we mothers know the importance of skincare. But when it comes to skincare for kids, we’re often less stringent. It’s easy to overlook skincare for our little ones….
National Day 2026 falls on a Sunday this year, which means a glorious long weekend to celebrate with the fam. Whether you’re hunting for the best spot to catch fireworks,…
At 35, Crystal Lee has spent years building a space where women can pause and feel cared for. Peachy Skin Bar, the boutique skin studio she founded, runs on a…
After giving birth, new mums observe confinement, the traditional 30-day stretch of rest and recovery at home. It’s a precious time to bond with your newborn, and for first-time mums,…
Fact: Pregnancy brain is real. As you approach your due date before you give birth, you may be wondering if you’ve forgotten something important. Don’t worry, it’s normal. While you…
July is heating up — and we don’t just mean the weather. From Disney magic on Sentosa to finger lickin’ carnival fun, there’s no shortage of fun for the whole…
Modern motherhood often feels like working several jobs at once. Between deadlines, school runs and juggling the family’s mental load, self-care usually slides to the bottom of the to-do list….
Over the years, the concept of a doula has become popular in Singapore. I wish I’d known about doulas when I gave birth years ago. For the first I endured…
Most Singapore families know Spectrum of the Seas (SOTS). She home-ported here for years, and many of us have sailed on her before — Splashaway Bay, the shows, the buffet…
Pregnancy can be expensive, so what is actually worth spending on? You’ve already paid for necessities like nutritional supplements, medical consultations, and prenatal screening tests that the gynae ordered. What’s…
Picture this. Your two-year-old has ignored every toy in the living room. For the past 20 minutes, she’s been emptying and refilling a Tupperware container. Should you swap this free…
You’re expecting to glow, but instead you’re getting pregnancy aches and pains that make you feel more like an ah-ma than a blossoming fertility goddess. What gives? Is it just…
Between the mid-year school holidays and Dragon Boat Festival (dumplings!), there’s lots going on this June 2026. Spice up the family calendar with these June holiday activities for kids first….
