“Ultimately, we want to leave home, and come back home safely, to our loved ones.” When we were children, we grew up hearing “look out for cars before crossing the road”, from our parents. And now that we’ve become parents, we tell the same to our kids (or loved ones).…
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Have You Been Cyberbullied in Singapore? The Law Can Help
As technology pervades more and more aspects of our lives, it has also opened up new avenues for people to commit heinous acts while remaining hidden behind a façade. Consequently, cyberbullying, also known as online bullying, has emerged as a growing concern in today’s society. According to a Microsoft survey…
How To Protect My Child On The Internet: 5 Tips To Keep Your Children Safe
The internet can be a vibrant and resource place for everybody but in recent years it is becoming a huge cause of worry, especially for parents. It is no longer a rare sight to see children playing with an iPhone or an iPad and expertly using mobile apps like YouTube…
5 essential strategies for effective co-parenting after divorce
Divorces are not pretty, but often a necessary evil. When children are involved, divorce has far-reaching negative consequences on their emotional and psychological development. Nobody says “I do” with the expectation of dissolving the union sometime later. Unfortunately, at times, even with the best of intentions, holding on becomes more…
Are CCTVs an invasion of privacy?
Do you cross the line by placing a CCTV camera in the private spaces of domestic helpers? Would you be willing to work at a place where the washrooms have surveillance cameras? At what cost can one let go of one’s privacy? A home is a workplace for a domestic worker and…
Why counselling is important for child sexual abuse survivors
Child sexual abuse is a very real issue, our primary concern should be getting help for survivors. Here’s how counselling can help. It has been more than half a year since Richard Huckle was given 22 life sentences for child sexual abuse crimes in our neighbouring country, Malaysia. One of…
The Dark Web: What is the Legality of It in Singapore
What is the Dark Web? The dark web (also known as the “deep web”) is a “collection of thousands of websites that use anonymity tools” to hide their IP addresses. Such tools include masking software which dark web users typically use to mask their location and thus their identities as…
The Different Styles Of Parenting Prove That There’s No Right Way To Do It
Researchers have identified these 6 types of parenting styles. Here, we take a look at the attributes of each style, and how they affect kids… Parenting style refers to the combination of strategies that you use to raise your children. Your style of parenting has a big impact on your…
Overcoming 4 Legal Hurdles that Single Mothers Face in Singapore
Being a parent and raising a family may be one of the most significant blessings a person can experience, but this also comes with its own unique set of challenges. These challenges are heightened when parenting has to be done solo, especially for single mothers in Singapore. This article lays…
How can we protect our children from sexual grooming?
Sexual grooming in kids is on the rise and ALL parents should be vigilant and recognise the signs early to protect our children. Have you heard of sexual grooming in kids? Sexual predators more often than not may try to “groom” their victims, especially if they are children. This leads…