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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What does a divorced man know, you might wonder. A lot of valuable life lessons learned in hindsight, is the answer. Must-read for all men. Gerald Rogers is psychologist who has been through a rough divorce. A few years ago, he wrote an amazing post that beautifully describes the lessons learned through this…
In 2018, the Housing and Development Board (HDB) removed a 3-year time-bar for divorcees to purchase a HDB flat. This simply means divorced persons no longer have to wait 3 years to buy an HDB flat after their divorce. The Minister for National Development had expressed the hope that the…
A simple act like using hashtags on Facebook can endanger your kids’ safety according to a report by Child Rescue Coalition. Learn more here… As parents, we feel proud of every little milestone our kids have achieved, and we love sharing pictures of our little ones on social media. But…