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How my HDB flat has given my family a sense of home

The writer’s flat and neighbourhood community have been an emotional anchor as his jobs took him and his family to Europe and the US.

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Don’t leave family fun to chance, plan for it in advance

Positive family relationships don’t happen by magic or accident, says the writer.

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Lessons for life from World Cup 2026

Football is about teamwork. Like a family, the team defends and advances together to secure the winning goal.

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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.

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Men should step up when it comes to sharing household responsibilities

Too often, women shoulder more of the load at home, even when couples believe it is proportionate.

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Career advice from a mum in a brave new world of jobs

Despite countless technological changes, certain soft skills will always be in demand.

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How my son found meaningful connections on a Mount Rinjani hike

Mount Rinjani stands at 3,726m tall. Not the highest mountain in the world, but the terrain is known to be tough as one has to navigate loose volcanic gravel in the last lap towards the summit.

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Making memories that matter during the June school holidays

While it can be tempting to get the children to catch up on schoolwork, especially if they are weaker in one subject, make time to connect this June.

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How to be a party-savvy parent when it comes to kids’ birthdays

There was a time when the writer mistakenly assumed birthday celebrations to be a top parenting priority, right up there with proper nutrition, firm moral grounding and past-year PSLE exam papers.

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The ‘Play, Instruct, Befriend’ approach to parenting

When kids are cute, young and cuddly, it is not difficult to think of playing with them.

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