Parenting

Endless advice? When parenting becomes an optimisation exercise

As Singapore’s total fertility rate fell to a record low of 0.87 in 2025, it intensified a national conversation about parenthood.

Supportive workplaces key to fathers taking full paternity leave, as uptake in Singapore rises

38-year-old Imdadulla Syed Shahid, a father, took nearly two months off work to be there for his wife and newborn daughter when she was born in January.

Pony rides, farm visits, baby spas: What to spend your $500 Child LifeSG Credits on

Child LifeSG Credits can be used across a network of approximately 200,000 PayNow and NETS merchants.

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.

The Mother Load Podcast

The juggle is real: Can working mums really have it all?

Parents’ phone addiction affects bond with kids, new study finds

Caregivers who mismanage their devices can both exacerbate “insecure attachment” and make healthy relationships more anxious and avoidant for children, according to the study.

Commentary

P1 registration: Is it time to stop giving parent volunteers priority?

Some schools no longer accept parent volunteers, citing the administrative workload and challenges of managing parents whose children did not eventually get a spot in the school.

Forum: Shaping a kinder Singapore starts with what our children see us do

Minor Issues

How I supported my children through major exams, World Cup or not

Support for one’s child during exam season looks different at different ages.

Your children are watching when you shout at your domestic worker

Being a good employer could be as simple as ensuring one’s domestic helper has enough rest, food and privacy, says the writer.

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