How to Start Planning and Saving to Enroll Singaporean Students into Local University or Abroad
With the rising cost of education and living expenses, it’s imperative to start thinking about your children’s future education plans. Studying abroad might be one that your children may wish to embark on. Several benefits include gaining global experience, learning to be independent and resourceful, and future work opportunities. However, the cost for enrolling into […]
SAHMs Re-entering the Workforce: 9 Tips for a Smooth Transition
If you’ve been a stay-at-home mum (SAHM) for several years and are planning to go back to work, you may feel anxious and worried about the impending changes. Acknowledge that your whirlwind of emotions are normal – just as you are wondering if being “out of touch” from the working world would create a dent […]
Internet Safety for Kids: 7 Essential Tips and Strategies for Parents
Cyber safety education is more important now than before, especially with how connected our children’s lives are with the internet. Even my toddler can use the iPad like a pro to look for YouTube videos! For my primary schooler, they are also expected to be digital savvy, as some homework is assigned via the MOE […]
Teaching Kids to Deal with Money Borrowing: Primary School Life
To prepare Gideon for primary one, we played fun games to learn the concept of money and how to count cash. Now, in primary school, he comes back with stories about classmates borrowing money. Other parents also share that some kids go around borrowing money from those who don’t dare to speak up. In fact, […]
8 Questions to Ask When Deciding Between Student Care vs Helper
After having our second child, we decided to hire a domestic helper. As my husband and I are both working parents, having an adult at home when our primary schooler returns from school is necessary. On the financial planning aspect, we had to budget the cost of having a domestic helper which includes the mandatory […]
Are You Ready for a Child-free Vacation?
As a mum in Singapore, my days are often a balancing act managing work, my children’s schedule and enrichment classes and the other roles I play. While being a mother is a blessed gift, there are days I find myself stretched, overwhelmed and need a breather. I often wonder if I’m ready for a child-free […]
What is the Hardest Part of Being a Mother?
Ask any mother and she’s likely to share her struggles at various stages of motherhood. As a mum in Singapore, my plate always seem so full. From balancing work and kids, managing self-expectations, handling the expectations you place on your children, navigating emotional dynamics, dealing with increasing financial expenses, recalling your own childhood experiences, and […]
Win with Veggies: Clever and Creative Ways to Boost Nutrition for Picky Eaters
My boys are usually cool with some veggies, but for some reasons, some days are “I hate vegetables” days. They would pick out green or orange foods from their plates, and this can be frustrating. With limited ingredients to cook meals with, I’m worried about their nutritional intake since children need adequate nourishment for strong […]
Exploring Hari Raya Traditions Through Your Child’s Eyes!
Have you spotted the brilliant Hari Raya light up as you go pass Geylang Serai? Besides mouthwatering food and colourful baju kurungs sighted at the bazaars, we can definitely feel the festive vibes in the weeks leading up to Hari Raya Puasa. At preschools and primary schools in Singapore, teachers may also introduced activities to […]
简单理解持久授权书(LPA), 预先护理计划 (ACP)及预先医疗指示(AMD)
持久授权书（LPA），预先护理规划（ACP）和预先医疗指示（AMD）似乎是令人费解的流程。我们为什么应该考虑拥有它们，以及未来可能带来的影响是什么？ 当您规划未来或与周围的人讨论时，这些缩写可能会出现，尤其是在您需要照顾年长父母的情况下。让我们了解为什么它们对您或您的亲人可能很重要。 持久授权书（LPA），预先护理规划（ACP）和预先医疗指示（AMD）的分别 新加坡持久授权书（LPA）指南 持久授权书（LPA）是一份法律文件，概述了指定的代表（“受托人”）在您（“捐赠人”）无法独自做出有关您个人福利和财务事务的决策时，受到信任的情况。 LPA 何时被启用？ 当一个人精神不稳定、无法做出决定并被医学诊断为精神上无行为能力时，它就会被启用。 可以指定谁来代表我做决策？ 您可以指定值得信赖的人可以代表您；最多两名受托人。 他能代表我管理什么？ 与医疗保健相关的决定、您失去心智能力后的居住地、财务和财产事务。 LPA 表格 1 和表格 2 有什么区别？我应该使用哪一个？ 申请 LPA 时可以使用 2 种表格。 LPA表格1适用于希望授予受托人一般权力，并附有基本限制和简单指示的捐赠人。LPA表格2适用于希望为受托人提供具体定制指示和权力的捐赠人。由于LPA表格2是根据您的具体需求制定的，因此需要聘请新加坡的律师来起草LPA表格2中的条款。 在新加坡做 LPA 需要多少钱？ 做 LPA 的费用取决于您的需求和计划，这与使用上述表格 1 或表格 2 相关。 LPA form 1（表格1）的费用 – 新加坡公民的申请费用为免费（实际费用为75新元，截至2026年3月31日不收费），永久居民为100新元，外国人为250新元。如果需要律师的建议，表格1的法律费用是额外的。 LPA form 2 (表格2) 涉及定制LPA，费用范围为200新元至500新元甚至更高，具体取决于需求的复杂程度和律师事务所的收费标准。 此外，还需要向LPA证书颁发机构支付额外费用，用于见证和认证LPA。费用估算会根据具体情况和专业费用的变化而有所不同。建议咨询相关专业人士以获取最新的费用信息。 每个人都可以在新加坡制定一份持久授权书(LPA)吗？ 除了最低年龄外，证书颁发者（可以是经过认证的医生、律师或精神科医生）还需要证明您有能力签署 LPA，并且没有被迫的情况下这样做。完整的 LPA 可作为电子副本提供。 有必要申请LPA吗？ 主要取决于您拥有哪些财务和财产, 以及在您失去心智能力时， 石佛有人能代您做决定和料理事物。 我的个人经历与做法：我的父母申请了持久授权书（LPA）并任命我为他们的代表。我为他们通过新加坡公共监护人办公室（Office […]