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Elisa Chia

Elisa has been in journalism for more than 20 years and is now a correspondent at The Straits Times. She began her career covering entertainment news, where her fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese came in handy. She was drawn to writing parenting features after she became a mum. She also manages the ST Smart Parenting website and weekly newsletter. From time to time, she returns to her roots, interviewing celebrities and reviewing concerts.

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SG60 Experience Credit redemption extended, Line Friends building blocks, Numberblocks musical

Redeem a class at Meta Robotics with SG60 Experience Credit, build a Brown Cup Ramyeon and watch Numberblocks musical.
Redeem a class at Meta Robotics with SG60 Experience Credit, build a Brown Cup Ramyeon and watch Numberblocks musical.

Pac-Man carnival, Zootopia 2 pop-up, Endangered Animals Of Southeast Asia book

Shop Zootopia 2 collectibles, join Pac-Man themed carnival and read Endangered Animals Of Southeast Asia.
Shop Zootopia 2 collectibles, join Pac-Man themed carnival and read Endangered Animals Of Southeast Asia.

Parents, here’s how you can get your slang-loving kids to speak, write better – no cap

Parents should teach their slang-loving kids to recognise and adapt their language use.
Parents should teach their slang-loving kids to recognise and adapt their language use.

The Happy Retirement Award goes to piggy bank

Singapore’s piggy banks are increasingly collecting dust instead of coins, with more children embracing cashless payments.
Singapore’s piggy banks are increasingly collecting dust instead of coins, with more children embracing cashless payments.

Meet Mofusand cats and Sanrio’s Hangyodon; join Enabling Lives Festival

Take your kids to meet Mofusand cats and Sanrio’s Hangyodon, and join Enabling Lives Festival's programmes.
Take your kids to meet Mofusand cats and Sanrio’s Hangyodon, and join Enabling Lives Festival's programmes.

Miss Singapore ‘shocked’ Miss Mexico won Miss Universe, but says she didn’t deserve to be booed

Miss Singapore Annika Xue Sager (left) said she did not expect Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch to be crowned Miss Universe.
Miss Singapore Annika Xue Sager (left) said she did not expect Miss Mexico Fatima Bosch to be crowned Miss Universe.

Jacky Cheung delivers stellar 300th show of concert tour in S’pore despite feeling unwell

Hong Kong superstar Jacky Cheung returned to the Singapore Indoor Stadium with six shows as part of his 10th concert tour.
Hong Kong superstar Jacky Cheung returned to the Singapore Indoor Stadium with six shows as part of his 10th concert tour.

Behind the wheel of a Ferrari F50: What’s vrooming at Legoland Malaysia Resort

Legoland Malaysia Resort is now home to the world’s first full-scale Lego Ferrari F50 model.
Legoland Malaysia Resort is now home to the world’s first full-scale Lego Ferrari F50 model.

Holiday fun: Check out Curiosity Cove and Airzone, and snap photos with Baby Shark and Mickey Mouse

(Clockwise from top left) Curiosity Cove at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Airzone at City Square mall, Pinkfong & Baby Shark free stage show and Disney-themed festivities at Changi Airport and Jewel.
(Clockwise from top left) Curiosity Cove at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Airzone at City Square mall, Pinkfong & Baby Shark free stage show and Disney-themed festivities at Changi Airport and Jewel.

From 1,000-year-old tree to natural hot spring: 5 S’pore spots to wow kids and spark learning

A child stops to admire the 1,000-year-old olive tree in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay on Nov 5, 2025. Relatively unknown spots in Singapore where children can engage in experiential learning.
A child stops to admire the 1,000-year-old olive tree in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay on Nov 5, 2025. Relatively unknown spots in Singapore where children can engage in experiential learning.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.