When the Playground Disappears
byIf you’ve tried bringing your little one to a neighbourhood park lately, you might have noticed a curious phenomenon: it’s either under renovation for…
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Re-Parenting Yourself (As A Parent): Healing Your Inner Child
bySome parents may wake up one day realising they’ve repeated patterns they swore they never would. You might raise your voice too quickly, withdraw…
When Kids Inherit Trauma They Never Lived Through
byYou don’t have to live through war, famine, or personal tragedy to feel the echoes of it. Sometimes, children carry the weight of traumatic…
Does Your Child’s School Really Matter That Much?
byAs mums we want nothing but the best for our kids (and their future). School is on top of that concern of course. Your…
The Science of Attachment: Why It Matters and How to Build It
byDo you feel like your child is becoming like a barnacle lately? They seem to cling to you at all hours of the day…
School Lunch Wars: The Hwa Chong Canteen Controversy
byRecently, one school’s canteen food became the unexpected centre of national conversation. What started as a few photos of student meals quickly snowballed into…
Spare the Rod: Do These 5 Things Instead to Discipline Your Kids
byThe old adage “spare the rod, spoil the child” has been passed down for generations as a form of childhood discipline. But modern parenting…
The Aftershock of Moving Houses: How to Soften the Blow
byFamilies move all the time, whether it is for a job relocation, rising rent, school placement, or simply the need for a fresh start….
Smart Homes: Parenting or Surveillance?
byFrom voice-activated virtual assistants that obey your every command to home cameras that monitor your child’s every move, the rise of smart homes is…
Say “No” to Saying “No”: A Surprising Parenting Hack
byParents say “no” more times in a day than they care to count. No to more screen time, no to snacks before dinner, and…
