A Gift or A Curse?
Lin Jiawen was a top student from Xian Middle School, in the city of Xian, Shaanxi province. He had written and published two books about...
Nurturing Your Kids' Hobbies
When I was growing up in Singapore, I attended quite a number of extra-curricular classes. I loved ballet -- not because of the pink...
Raising Assertive Kids
If you were to watch a random group of toddlers playing, you would be quite likely to see them exhibiting behaviours such as pushing,...
Hashtag Baby
In the recent years, as social media continues to change the way we use and interpret media, some parents have started hashtagging their...
The Healing Touch of Jamu massage
Jamu is a form of traditional massage that originated in our neighbouring Java, Indonesia. It is a healing methodology relying on the...
Four Reasons To Go On Vacations
If you are a parent and looking forward to taking some time off, staycation is one of your options. Staycation can be a fun way to give...
Gender Disappointment
Gender disappointment: When you wish upon a star but you don’t quite get it… I am a mum to two young boys. Every day I am thankful for...
Online Bullying and Digital Stress
Digital stress is a form of stress that is caused by digital platforms. A study published in the journal, New Media & Society indicated...
Cord blood banking: What you need to know
If you’re currently pregnant, your ob/gyn may have asked you about whether you would consider banking some cord blood. You were probably...
Defying Goldenhar Syndrome
Goldenhar Syndrome, which is also known as oculo-auriculo-vertebral (OAV) syndrome, is a rare congenital defect characterized by...
Brinjal With Vinegar And Soy Sauce Dressing
Ingredients 2 brinjals 1 clove garlic 1 red chilli 1 stalk spring onion Seasonings 2 tbsps dark soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsps...
Hypnobirthing
While chatting with an American friend of mine about the recent birth of her daughter, she said that she was so glad she went with...
Raising Little Bookworms
Reading to your child from a young age is a simple way to create a bond, not just between you and your child, but also between your child...
Steamed Fish Slices With Garlic
Ingredients 1 red tilapia (or 300g white fish fillet) 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp chopped spring onion Seasonings 1 2 tsps wine 2 tsps...
What You Need To Know About Permissive Parenting
Parenting is one of the most debatable subjects. Different parents have different approach and styles in bringing up their kids. While...