TL:DR – Your kids notice when you’re not actually there! In this digital age where far younger children are getting exposed to electronic devices, it is easy to assume that their use of technology on a regular basis is causing them to become aloof with people around them, including us their…
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“I saw my dad hit my mum. It changed my life forever”
Singaporean filmmaker Ng Yiqin’s latest movie deals with family violence in Singapore, the issue of toxic masculinity, and its impact on children… “Do we hurt the ones we love? Will I be like him?” wonders Andy, after he sees his dad hit his mum… Singaporean filmmaker Ng Yiqin recently directed…
How to deal with a bully, according to my bullied 7-year-old
Dealing with a bully can be a challenge both for the bullied child and the parents. Here’s what experts say you should do, plus a seven-year-old’s golden advice. My son’s school proudly proclaims that “There is no bullying in [insert school name here].” That’s not true, of course. It’s a…
10 Tell-tale Signs Of A Failing Marriage
“Physical intimacy is only a facet in marriages, yet it plays an important role in keeping the passion between couples alive.” A marriage can end long before signing papers, and normally there were signs that it was all falling apart. That’s not to say marriages are rosy and without difficulty;…
Fathers Suffer From Postnatal Depression Too, Here’s How To Spot It
Much of the triggers behind maternal postpartum depression are the same for paternal postpartum depression, but certain factors are peculiar to fathers. Now that more and more mothers are coming forward and sharing their horrendous experiences with postpartum depression, a better understanding of the disorder is slowing being gained. But…
United Parenting: How NOT To Fight With Your Spouse Over How To Raise Your Kids
It’s important that parents are on the same page about certain parenting issues, such as discipline, swearing and pocket money. If you’re not, don’t be surprised if your home is filled with arguing and bickering. “Parents who present a unified front achieve far more for peace and happiness at home,”…
Lower fees in independent schools for Singapore students from low income families
The new subsidies apply to 8 independent schools in Singapore and 2 specialised independent schools. Children from low and middle-income families will have to pay less fees at independent schools in Singapore from April 2019. A new scholarship for independent schools has also been announced. Education Minister Ong Ye Kung…
What Can You Do if You Were Sold a Defective Car on Carousell?
The modern car buyer is spoilt for choice when it comes to platforms for choosing the “perfect car” for his/her needs. One example would be Carousell, a fast-growing online classifieds marketplace for people to sell practically anything in Singapore – even their cars. A buyer who takes the appropriate precautions and…
New Drive Safe Course In Singapore Highlights Bad Driving Habits
“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).…
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…
