Families

They want to be better fathers, one braid at a time

Fathers using mannequins to learn about hairstyling children at a “Pints and Ponytails” happy hour at a rooftop bar in South London on May 19.

More seniors in S’pore living alone in 2025, though most still live with spouse or children

Seniors aged 65 and above who are living alone make up 11.5 per cent of all senior residents in households.

More fathers take paternity leave; access to flexible work options remains high despite slight dip

The proportion of fathers who took Government-paid paternity leave increased from 47 per cent for children born in 2016 to 61 per cent for those born in 2024.

Marriages in Singapore fall further in 2025, but most people say they are happily married: MSF

A total of 24,688 marriages were registered in 2025, a 6.2 per cent drop from 2024.

‘There may never be a better time’: Singapore couple budget $150,000 for year-long trip with 3 kids

The family spent around two weeks in Ethiopia, traversing the sprawling landscapes of Danakil Depression.

Commentary

S’pore wants more babies, so why do stereotypes about big families persist?

Teacher Clement Chua and freelance writer Kelly Ang, who is expecting their sixth child, with their children.

Cellini turns 40: How a Singaporean scholar’s European summer built the local furniture empire

The three-generation Cellini family include founder-chairman Tan Cheng Whatt; his daughter and regional marketing director Janice Tan; son-in-law and group managing director Jason Hong; and grandson Tyrus Hong who joined the company in June as a product designer.

Singapore family band D’Fusion clear global K-pop audition with self-written Korean song

Family band D’Fusion comprises (from left) Mohamad Azrin Mohd Hanapiah, Juriah Bujang, Charissa Annalista and Alysyya Adrianna.

About 1 in 7 S’pore families has income of at least $30k a month; share almost doubled in 5 years

In 2025, 13.4 per cent of resident households have a monthly market income of $30,000 or more, up from 7.4 per cent in 2020.

Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers

British rescuers search for missing persons in La Guaira, Venezuela on June 29.

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