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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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Celebrating Mum on Mother’s Day

To her children and grandchildren, the writer's mum left a legacy of stories, music, movies, games and fun.

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My 15-year-old daughter’s take on the meaning of life

Apparently, 42 is the alphanumerical sum that signifies “To Be”. In the Buddhist context, it emphasises being fully present in the moment.

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What my child thinks about having social media only at 17

Gaining access to social media later has advantages and disadvantages, says the writer's daughter.

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Guidelines for a successful family holiday

The family holiday was challenging because everyone had slightly different goals that managed to be both specific and vague, says the writer.

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The power of prayer – regardless of one’s faith

The benefits of prayer may extend beyond religious faith.

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The toughest test our kids face today

With the rise of social media and AI-generated content, it is no longer an easy task for children to tell what is real and what is not on the internet.

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