The Young Parent’s Guide to Will Writing in Singapore
Writing a Will is essential for young parents to secure their children’s future and manage assets. Learn about guardianship, trusts, digital assets, and tips to avoid common mistakes. Explore affordable Will-writing options in Singapore to ensure peace of mind for your loved ones.
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 […]