Ring in the season with Christmas fun for all in the family! From snowy thrills to magical moments, there’s festive fun in town to turn even the Grinchiest of them all into a season supporter. So prep your ears for Mariah and get ready to sleigh your way through December with these family-friendly activities. They’re listed by date, and will be updated as and when new ones are announced. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for all the latest deets on Christmas fun for families in Singapore this year! (See also: CHRISTMAS TAKEAWAY BUNDLES IN 2023 FOR THE STRESS-FREE HOME PARTY) MAKE IT ..read more

In the latest instalment of our #MothersOfSingapore series, we track the stories of two Singaporean women, their individual parenting journeys, and a shared love for running. Firstly, we take off with marathoner Jasmine Goh (right). Now 44, the elite athlete has represented Singapore twice at the SEA Games, and is a single mum to two teenage girls. Then there’s 39-year-old bank executive Elise Poh (left, with daughter Joy), who goes out of her way to stay active and play sports so that she can keep up with her three young children. Both ladies also took part in the Great Eastern Women’s Run (G ..read more

Do you have a headstrong child who resists schedules and throws a tantrum when urged to hurry? Oftentimes, whether using the proverbial carrot or stick, parents try to ‘get rid of’ such unwanted traits in their children. However, child psychologist Lydia Lim believes this may also deprive them of the innate strengths that accompany their personality inclinations. ‘Devaluing’ anyone doesn’t help achieve better parent-child dynamics, she says. This was the reason she co-founded Connected, a digital resource that helps parents understand, in layman’s terms, the psychology behind the personality t ..read more

As the festive season approaches, the quest for the perfect Christmas gifts begins. However, finding ideal presents for your loved ones can be a daunting task. Whether you’re shopping for a fun-loving child, tech-savvy teen, gastronomist grandparent, beauty-conscious mum, or fitness-obsessed dad, this guide offers a curated selection of ideas to make their Christmas 2023 truly special. PLUS… in the spirit of the season, we have giveaways up for grabs too! For the bread connoisseur BALMUDA The Toaster Few brands succeed in making kitchen appliances functional, yet sexy; BALMUDA goes above and ..read more

Gone are the days when the kitchen tap was the only outlet for drinking water at home. Now, with water purifiers, it’s easy to have clean, temperature-specific water at the touch of a button. Needless to say, for mums, this is a godsend. There’s no need to wait for water to boil when making formula milk for the baby to drink. And Grandma can steep her tea leaves at just the right temperature, no complaints. Need to cool down on a hot afternoon? Some dispense chilled water as cold as 4 °C. Joel Lim, 30, Managing Director at Ruhens Singapore, notes that there is an upward trend of homeowners get ..read more

Children often complain of fatigue, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain. But these complaints could indicate something more dire — like Gaucher (pronounced go-SHAY) disease — if they are accompanied by a distended tummy that makes your little one look pregnant. Gaucher is one of 7,000 rare disorders known globally. A rare disorder affects fewer than one in 2,000 people. Nearly 80 per cent of rare diseases are genetic in nature, such as Gaucher disease. As such, there are no conditions that would make a child more susceptible to Gaucher disease. While Gaucher is rare, its impacts can be dev ..read more

The longest school holiday season of the year runs from 18 November to 31 December. There are loads of activities to keep the kids busy during the year-end school holidays, but it’s what you choose to do that matters. As much as you can, spend quality time with your children and share enriching experiences together. Extra bonding awaits on glorious getaways in Singapore and the region curated for the whole family. On days you can’t get away, why not sign them up for happening holiday camps? They can participate in meaningful activities while developing social skills and building physical and m ..read more

Newsflash! Singapore’s fertility rate is at an all-time low, with over one in six couples failing to conceive after trying for one year. Hence, in a space that supports the holistic blend of Western and Eastern medicine, more are turning to complementary therapies such as fertility massage to support their TTC journey. These massages not only improve circulation and direct blood flow to the reproductive organs, but also help lower stress levels. Whether you’re just starting your fertility journey or looking to complement assisted reproductive treatments such as IVF, these fertility massage ser ..read more

To Little Women author Louisa May Alcott, November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year. That’s what she had Margaret (“Meg”) say, as the oldest March sister was peering out at her frostbitten garden. Obviously having a frostbitten garden is highly unlikely to happen anywhere in Singapore in November 2023. What we do have is the start of the year-end school holidays — yay! If you’ve already made plans for that family trip, remember to pack an airplane bed or seat extender to make those long haul flights more comfortable for your little ones. Staying on in the +65? Join us as we upd ..read more

Your pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks. Those tiny newborn facial features? Not even 40 days. And as your children grow, every milestone along the way is yet another experience to treasure. Don’t let these fleeting moments be lost to time. From dreamy maternity photoshoots to fun family portraits, put yourself and your family in the spotlight. These 28 top maternity, newborn, children, and family photography studios in Singapore can help make those moments unforgettable — literally! The post 28 Top Maternity, Newborn, Children & Family Photography Studios in Singapore appeared first on Singa ..read more