• Feature - Discover the Spark in Your Child
    Discover the Spark in Your Child »

    When was the last time you played with your child? If you’re struggling to answer, you may be missing out on an important aspect of parenting. Don’t underestimate the power of play, especially playing together as a family.

  • Feature - The Role of a Mother
    The Role of a Mother »

    What is a mother’s primary job? It’s not just cooking dinner, changing diapers or helping a preschooler glue colored macaroni on a coffee can as a Father’s Day gift.

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    Be Your Child’s Best Study Coach »

    There are ways to stay on top of schoolwork without losing your sanity or hurting your relationship with your child.

  • Feature-WhentheGoingGetsTough
    When The Going Gets Tough: How To Motivate Your Child »

    With so much homework and the long school hours, it’s not hard to understand why kids drag their feet to school, much less show enthusiasm in it. How do parents motivate their children to stay on course and enjoy school again?

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    FamilyMatters! »

    FamilyMatters! offers wider choices and better access to family education at different life stages.

Editor’s Note
Editor's Note

Parents, Don’t Forget to Have Fun! »

“When I met my cousin’s 2-year-old son last week, I had a blast playing with him, kicking ball and exploring plants and stones in a mini garden. When it was time for him to leave, he wanted to take me home! This brought back fond memories of play-time with my kids when they were little.”

Parent Journal

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Teen Journal

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Keeping It Real

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Parenting Snippets

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  • 5 Ways to De-stress from School work »

    School work just keeps piling up, especially closer to the mid-year exams. Find out how other parents help their children unwind and keep their spirits up.

Relax & Recharge

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  • Parents Can Have Fun, Too! »

    Your child spends his weekends learning interesting stuff like pottery making and haute cuisine, and there is no reason why you can’t join in.

The Expert Says

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Quick and Easy Meals

Quick & Easy Meals - Dough of Love - 1

Dough of Love »

Sticky fingers, a messy kitchen and a lot of giggles — the perfect formula for an afternoon with a toddler in the kitchen.

No-Bake Energy Bites - 1

No-Bake Energy Bites »

Indulge in these easy-to-make bites which are packed with flavour and wholesome goodness!

Happenings

National Family Celebrations 2013 – 100% Family Edutainment Show »

29 May 2013 (Wed)

The event features sharing by various guests including youths perspectives on family, interesting family bonding games and performances by artistes popular with young people.

TOUCH Family Festival 2013 »

3 May 2013 (Fri)

TOUCH Family Festival 2013 will feature free talks held daily from 27 to 31 May 2013 at various locations in the CBD.

Your Say

How Do You Make Memories on a Budget?

At the end of the day, your kids will not remember the things you bought for them, but the time you spent with them. We asked parents: How do you make memories on a budget?

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Decoding iCulture

Still clueless about what Instagram is? Or are you still stuck in the MSN era? If you want to get inside your child’s world, you need to venture into the cyberworld. So many social networking platforms, so much confusing language, so little time! Let’s get it started!