Families

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I went on an aerial obstacle course twice with my adult daughter with autism. Here’s what I learnt

The writer and her 22-year-old daughter with autism, Kate, tackled an obstacle course in the trees, navigating safety gear, suspended planks and fears.

Finding Joy

I’m a middle-aged dad with three teens. My mother still asks if I have eaten

There is something moving about being almost 50 and knowing that someone has cooked an entire dish simply because you like it, says the writer.

Room with a mew: More cat hotels open, what to know before you book

Kuro Cat Hotel in Chinatown opened in January 2026 and has 31 rooms.

Nigerian families and survivors seek justice over miners' deaths

Dantala Tanko stands beside the grave of his son Suleiman, a detained miner and a key source of support for the family who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Gunu, Niger State, Nigeria, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ibrahim Ndamitso

Aaron Kwok celebrates 61st birthday as youngest daughter makes first public appearance

Kwok has jokingly described his home as a “house of goddesses”, referring to his wife and three daughters.

Iranians cut essentials and put dreams on hold as war-hit economy bites

People walk at Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, October 26, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Fun With Kids

Japan’s life-size roaming dinosaurs roar into Singapore for Dino-A-Live’s overseas debut

ST subscribers can enjoy a special bundle for $89 (worth $542) to Dino-A-Live: Dinosaur Odyssey show, running from Dec 3 to 6.

Crack a code, explore Singapore’s history in ST’s October activity page

A model of a dugout sailboat is displayed in the revamped Singapore History Gallery at the National Museum of Singapore on Sept 29.

Next phase of marriage and parenthood review to tackle work-life balance, education stress: Indranee

The workgroup will also look at fostering more progressive workplace norms and practices.

Water rationing, rubbish pile-up raise disease fears in Yemen's besieged Taiz

Workers collect garbage from a street in the southwestern city of Taiz, Yemen, October 20, 2026. REUTERS/Anees Mahyoub

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