Being a first-time parent can be one of the toughest stages to go through in life, especially the first six weeks with a newborn. You’re functioning on inadequate sleep and…
Your tot’s first birthday has come and gone. Just like that, your little one has entered toddlerhood — and a fresh set of toddler developmental milestones lies ahead. Looking back,…
A toddler’s knee skids across the playground tarmac. A fresh C-section incision marks the start of motherhood. An elderly parent’s thin skin snags on a cupboard corner. Different wounds, but…
Congratulations, you’re a parent! Having a newborn at home can be wonderful, overwhelming, exhausting and emotional, sometimes all within the same hour. You’re responsible for a tiny human who eats,…
Horror houses and scare fests are all well and good when you’re a footloose teenager or fancy-free young adult. But once you get promoted to parenthood, it’s time to replace…
October 2026 shifts into high gear. As the Formula 1 night race roars back into the city, race-season excitement fills the air across the island. This month also turns pink,…
A baby’s full month marks their very first milestone — and in Singapore, it calls for a celebration. Traditionally, families believed a newborn was most vulnerable in those early weeks….
Yen Siew says she is a “gentle parent”, one who ascribes to the philosophy of talking a child through tough emotions and behaviour with empathy, respect, and understanding (source). And…
Every so often, one phrase sends a familiar ripple of anxiety through Singapore parents: gifted child. And right now, it is back in the spotlight. From 2027, the Ministry of…
There’s one day each year that belongs entirely to the kids, and it’s almost here. Children’s Day falls on the first Friday of every October, which is 2 October this…
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….
For parents, placing your baby in infant care can be a big decision. It is not easy to accept having someone other than youself caring for your little one, for…
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….
