The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (“the Act”) was recently passed by the Singapore government with the aim, among other things, of providing relief to parties who may be adversely affected in the conduct of their commercial dealings by the COVID-19 pandemic. It does this primarily by postponing the legal…
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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…
COVID-19 Penalties for Not Social Distancing or Staying Home
On 7 April 2020, Singapore entered the “circuit breaker” period which had been announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, to pre-empt the escalating number of COVID-19 infections across the country. This article outlines the various measures that have been implemented, including social distancing, contact tracing and ensuring that individuals…
Singapore Launches COVID-19 Online Symptom Checker
Members of the public who use the system receive “immediate suggestions on possible next steps, be it continuing to monitor their symptoms or seeking medical attention at the appropriate healthcare setting.” An automated resource website specifically created to help people living in Singapore spot Coronavirus symptoms, and help them decide…
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…
Counselling After A Miscarriage
Why it can be good for you and other talking points from a clinical psychologist. — Pregnancy loss, particularly the recurrent kind, can leave many women depressed, angry, confused, and feeling inadequate. But, having someone to talk to about their fears, doubts, and wishes freely and without judgement after such…