With the continuous spread of COVID-19, Circuit Breaker remains to be implemented in Singapore after over a month since its announcement. The closure of schools and offices across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic has compelled most of us to stay indoors and work from home instead. Undoubtedly, however,…
Category: Family and Community
The COVID-19 Pandemic: Financial Settlements on Divorce
I am an English lawyer with 14 years of experience. I specialise in English family law as it applies to British expats based in Singapore, and across Asia. In my previous article “The COVID-19 Pandemic: 6 issues international families may face” I discussed, in broad terms, the types of issues…
Recognising, preventing and leaving abusive relationships
Read on to arm yourself with knowledge on how to recognise the signs of an abusive relationship and what you should do if someone you know is in one. — We often associate abusive relationships with teenagers and adults. However, the younger ones are at risk too. In fact, they…
Mental Health Issues in Kids Are Worrying. Here Are the Warning Signs
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Singapore’s millennials aged 10 to 29, according to reports. — From school stress, relationships issues to family problems and bullying, there has been a rise in the number of stressed-out children and youth in Singapore, according to experts. Increasingly, these children are turning…
How to Help Kids Cope with Disappointment and Cancelled Plans due to COVID-19
The current pandemic has brought out the most innovative side of people facing lockdowns. The bad part has been abandoning vacations and get-togethers. Parents must encourage kids to tide over this disappointing situation. — COVID-19 has come with changes that kids have never experienced before. The lockdown may worry them…
The COVID-19 Pandemic: 6 Issues International Families May Face
The whole world is watching Singapore’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The Singapore Government is being praised internationally for its handling of the situation so far. However, the number of infections is creeping up and the social restrictions are tightening. As of Tuesday 7 April, the Singapore Government has implemented…
Child Abuse in Singapore: What Can Parents Do?
Child abuse cases in Singapore have been on the rise. According to statistics from the Ministry of Family and Social Development, cases have more than doubled from 551 in 2015 to 1,163 in 2018. Unfortunately, it is likely that there still remain many unreported cases. Many abused children are too…
How to cope with a miscarriage the healthy way
Trying to overcome the pain after miscarrying is one of the hardest battles any parent has to fight. We share the best ways to cope with the pain. — When expectant mother miscarries, no one really knows how she feels except herself and other women who may have experienced something…
Risky Teenage Behaviour: Understanding and Preventing it
Why are teenagers so prone to getting themselves in sticky situations? Read on to find out how they are wired and what you can do about it. — Every other day, you come across some news about risky teenage behaviour. Either they are doing something completely insane or getting into…
Infertility issues and how you can discuss them openly
A woman was lied to by husband on his vasectomy thinking she was infertile due to failed IVF treatments. This made her devastated and she is considering a divorce. — Many couples delay having children for myriad reasons. These days, it’s fairly normal for a woman to have her first…