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…
The June school holidays are almost here, and family fun officially kicks into high gear in under three weeks. Luckily, this year’s line-up looks seriously exciting. Think giant obstacle courses,…
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….
For some mothers, a C-section can be a calm and positive experience. After all, you are (kind of) in control, having chosen the day, time, and method of childbirth you…
You’ve just stepped out of the shower — a cool, not not one — and started to perspire. Barely five minutes outdoors, and you’re drenched in sweat. You wake up…
Father’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday, 21 June — and whether your dad is a foodie, a fitness buff, or simply a man who appreciates a good gift, we’ve got…
After giving birth, the last thing you should be worrying about is what’s for lunch. Besides bonding time with your newborn, the month-long confinement is a deeply important recovery period….
You’re doing your Saturday morning chores — maybe mopping the floors, or finally tackling that pile of laundry — when a sneeze catches you off guard. Your legs cross instinctively….
Finding the right breast pump is the most important decision for breastfeeding mums. Fortunately, the options have never been better — or smarter. To start, breast pumps in Singapore fall…
The heat is on this May 2026, but we’re looking forward to island-wide fun, with festivals, new family-friendly eating places to check out, and of course, Mother’s Day. In case…
Pregnant? Congratulations! It may still be early days, but before long, you’ll be thinking about where to give birth, and which hospital maternity package to choose. Between baby names and…
Congratulations! You’re growing a human, and you deserve a holiday. The babymoon, that blissful last-trip-as-a-couple (or last-trip-before-everything-changes) has become a beloved pre-baby tradition, and for good reason. It’s your chance…
You’re 28 weeks pregnant. You’ve had a headache for two days, but you put it down to stress and broken sleep. Your feet are a little puffy — but isn’t…
Picture this: it’s midnight, your wife is pregnant, and you’re standing in the kitchen wondering whether to offer her a cracker or a hug. (Spoiler: both. Always both.) If you’re…
Mother’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday, 10 May, and this year’s lineup refuses to play it safe. Sure, there are flowers and cakes — because some classics never quit —…
Baby on the way? Congrats! Have you considered and discussed birth options with your obgyn? While most mums-to-be prefer a natural birth, a.k.a. vaginal delivery, it may not be advisable…
You’ve carried this baby for over two trimesters and done all your parenting prep. Now you’re in the home stretch and about to prepare for labour. Everything is all set;…
April is here, and with it comes a fresh wave of family fun across Singapore. As always, we’re here to update you on everything exciting to see, do, and feast…
You’ve just seen those two lines on the pregnancy test. Exciting! Also, slightly terrifying — because it’s no secret that giving birth in Singapore comes with a very real price…
Pilates Princesses, pregnancy and motherhood doesn’t mean you have to quit your Hundreds, your leg circles, or your Mermaids. While you’ll probably have to take it easy on some movements,…
As anyone who has ever visited a doctor knows, it’s not always hunky-dory from the get-go. Bedside manner, expertise, personality, fees — there are so many factors involved. And when…
