How are you planning to spend this Easter 2023 holiday? There are so many ways to celebrate, starting with treating loved ones to an egg-ceptional Sunday brunch spread. Remember to hop to the candy jar for colourful jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, and hot cross buns too. Finally, why not have a cracking good time with egg hunts or even an Easter staycation? Who knows? You might even have an un-eggs-pected encounter with the Easter bunny! EASTER 2023 BRUNCHES 1. Gastronomic Italian Easter Celebration – Altro Zafferano For one day only, Altro Zafferano pulls out all the stops for a sky-high Ita ..read more

Samantha Lee was in the middle of lessons one afternoon when she received the call from her gynaecologist’s clinic. “Immediately, I knew something must have been flagged,” the school teacher thought. “I called my husband, and together we took urgent leave to head down to the gynae’s clinic. I was in tears and I kept praying, but I think my heart knew that it wasn’t going to be a good outcome.” At the clinic, Samantha and her husband were told that the non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) she had taken indicated that their baby had a high chance of having Down syndrome (DS). “We were given our opt ..read more

“Doctor, you siao (Hokkien for “crazy”) is it,” Nancy Koh recalls saying to her obgyn (“he is Catholic and against abortion”) when he mentioned termination as an option following her baby’s Down syndrome diagnosis. “I was very frightened,” the 51-year-old administrative manager says, “but my husband was very encouraging. We did some reading on Down syndrome (DS), and he told me that he would support whatever decision I made.” Did you know that one in 1,000 babies in the world is born with DS? In light of World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) on 21 March, we ask mums of children who have DS how they p ..read more

Been a while since you stepped into an office? Maybe you’ve taken extended maternity leave or time off to focus on your family. Now the children are older and your caregiving situation has evolved. No matter the circumstances, returning to the workforce after a career break can be daunting for many of us. Whether you’re still job-hunting, preparing for an interview, or in the midst of adjusting back to working life, challenges abound. That, however, doesn’t mean we should allow ourselves to be intimidated. This guide shares some helpful tips to make transitioning back to the workforce a little ..read more

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food, water, and other personal needs. It is a time for self-reflection, spiritual purification, and charity. Muslims in Singapore usually break their fast with a meal called iftar, where family and friends gather to share food and exchange greetings. We search out the best Halal-certified iftar buffets for Ramadan 2023, which runs from 22 March to 21 April. The month of Ramadan culminates in Hari Raya Puasa, or Aidilfitri, a vibrant festival of celebration and thanksgiving. It’s also a time to bond over yummy sn ..read more

So you’re pregnant, and thinking of doing Pilates. Perhaps you’ve just had a baby, and heard that Pilates can help flatten the pregnancy pooch. Or seen those Pilates Tik Toks that promise chiselled abs in 30 days. It’s not all hogwash, says Deborah Wong, director and senior instructor at Breathe Pilates, and you don’t have to be “flexi” to practise Pilates either. However, Deborah cautions against expecting your body to spring back to its pre-pregnancy state after giving birth. “Our bodies change so much during and after pregnancy. People always talk about bouncing back to their old self, but ..read more

Having witnessed countless in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedures over 28 years of his career, Thomson Fertility Centre’s Chief Embryologist Dr. Ethiraj Balaji Prasath has seen it all when it comes to the world’s most effective form of assisted reproductive technology (source). Firstly, he was instrumental in achieving Singapore’s first pregnancy and live birth via Laser Assisted Hatching (a process which helps a day-5 embryo ‘hatch’ from the ‘shell’ of the embryo). Secondly, the father of two played a key part in the world’s first live birth using frozen-thawed embryos created from oocytes r ..read more

Frankly, we don’t need a day to tell us that women deserve more. We know that. But it’s still good to have a day to remind the rest of the world about that, right? And if there’s female-centred fun to go along with it? Why not? To clarify, we’re not complaining. So gather your gal pals, your boss babes, your femme squad, your soul sistahs, and go all out to celebrate yourselves this IWD 2023. You’re certainly worth it. Happy International Women’s Day! WATCH Strong Female Characters on BBC Player Draw inspiration from female characters on BBC Player’s special all-women lineup this IWD 2023. Fr ..read more

The March school holidays kick off in just about 10 days’ time. Some of you may be planning a quick family getaway overseas, and we don’t blame you! But if you intend to remain on our little red dot, there is also ‘march’ fun to look forward to. From engaging the kids with camps and playdates to bonding with them over music and theatre, here’s our pick of the most exciting experiences and meaningful March school holiday activities. (See also: March 2023: Eat, Play, Shop & More for Families in Singapore this Month (+ Evorie giveaway)) 1. Be a Junior Ocean Detective at S.E.A. Aquarium Calli ..read more

Hello, it’s March. If you’re still making plans for the upcoming one week school break (or haven’t done so yet), check out these hotels for perfect family-friendly staycations, or cruise and explore ports of call at our favourite Asian cities. As always, we’re here to update you on everything fun to see, do, and feast upon right here on our little red dot. Join us as we explore playgrounds and pop-ups, review world-class productions and family-friendly menus, and share all the good deals and best buys for families in Singapore this March 2023. P/S: Read on for a giveaway of baby bottles and si ..read more