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The simple joys of unhurried days and forest trails during a family holiday

The writer took in the pleasantly woodsy scent of the forest after the rain at Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges National Park.

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How to bridge the generation gap

Bridging the generation gap means that parents have to be more patient with their children, says the writer.

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Brainy kids earn parents bragging rights, but what happens when they grow up?

The writer says that being a gifted child is not necessarily a gift that keeps on giving.

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How to do more parenting by doing less

Every family needs its own rites of passage, moments when children leave the safety of home and experience the joys of flying solo.

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Sibling rivalry and bonding – the ties that bind over a lifetime

Shared experiences during the years of growing up make for bittersweet memories. And over the years, they draw siblings closer together.

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From potlucks to parades, celebrating Singapore’s birthday our way

Singaporeans celebrate National Day in different ways, such as gathering for a meal, “chasing” the fireworks or splurging on hotels with aerial views of the event.

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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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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.