Parenting

Minor Issues

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.

Telling parents to ‘think before they post’ about their kids isn’t enough

Sharenting can expose a child’s personal information and leave a lasting digital footprint, putting their safety, security and privacy at risk.

When tough love crosses the line to child abuse

Parents may start out with good intentions when they start physically disciplining a child, but may end up abusing them, says the writer.

Forum: Mental health support must reach parents facing strained relations with adult children

Minor Issues

Reaping life’s lessons on a joyful farm

A break from city life in northern Chiang Rai, Thailand, might just be what the doctor ordered.

Tips to help limit your child’s exposure to inappropriate content online

In its inaugural October 2026 report, the Infocomm Media Development Authority highlighted that online safety is a shared responsibility between families and app platforms.

Book review

A Strange Case Of Erasure illuminates the unseen toil of mothers

A Strange Case of Erasure is Jaclyn Lim’s debut novel.

The Mother Load Podcast

The Mother Load: What 5 conversations reveal about modern motherhood in Singapore

Explore the complex decisions working mothers face, weighing career ambitions against family time with insights from real experiences.

If we want more babies, take better care of the mother

Mother Checks The Temperature Of A Sick Baby, newborn baby had a fever. Healthcare medical motherâs day concept.

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