Rachel Tan has undeniably come a long way since her days as Miss Malaysia. The Seremban-born former beauty queen (have we mentioned that she’s also a University of Cambridge-trained lawyer?),
There’a a bully at the playground, and it’s not the kid that intentionally shoved your child off the slide! Mean mums are often self-righteous, snide and outright childish, possibly making
If you have a life partner, it’s likely that the two of you have a couple of slightly awkward topics that you tend to tiptoe around. We get it; it
If you always find yourself scratching your head about what to get your partner for Valentine’s Day, you are not alone. There are endless gifting options for the gal in
Thinking of how to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? We love our classic romantic meals and movie dates, especially with the minimal planning and mental prep involved. But why not try
New year, new you! Are you starting 2023 pumped up and determined to follow through with your new year’s resolution(s)? Or do you have a niggling feeling deep down inside
Romance, post-kids? We hear many parents scoffing with knowing laughter. Gone are the days of mindless gazing into each other’s eyes over candlelit dinners. Dinners now consist of carrot-puree splattered
No, mummy! A typical tantruming tot refusing to leave the toy store? Nope…not in this scenario. How I wished it was, though. My daughter’s arms were outstretched, tears streaming down
Thank you. How many times have we said these words to our own mamas over our lifetime? (We’re not going for the “not enough” cliche!). From the offhand thank yous
Pampering doesn’t have to only involve spas, nails and afternoon teas – though we love those too! Spoil the queen of your heart this Mother’s Day (or just leave this
Kids fight. Period. Having a fall out is a normal part of friendship, be it with their siblings, classmates, or next door neighbours. Yes, it may be hurt us to
Have you ever heard of the term “intergenerational trauma“? There’s no doubt that unhealthy or dysfunctional ways of relating to children happens in every generation across cultures. In the Asian
I was never good with babies. I’d often see other ladies swoop a baby up into their arms and immediately be able to charm them, making them smile and laugh
There are no two ways about it. Maintaining a relationship is hard work, and often times, it can get messy and confusing. We understand that it’s often difficult for mums
No one has been spared. Male or female, young or old- each of us has been subjected to the drastic adjustments thrown at us over these past two years as
Hands up, #makchicmumtribe…how many of us prioritise date nights as much as we know we should? It’s easy for one-on-one time with our partners to slip (or more like snowball) to
My father was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer two years ago, which required an emergency surgery that left him weak and sickly. He also required intensive chemotherapy and numerous visits
We hear you, mamas. As much as we would love to say we have a great relationship with all of our family members, the reality is often far from the
The new year always brings a fresh wave of earnest resolve and a commitment to improvement. Since becoming a mum, I’ve started the last few New Years with a fresh
Uh, what sex? Any parents here doubling up in laughter (or tears) at the idea of great (or any) sex, post-kids? Whether you are a new parent wondering how second
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