Melissa Fann
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I Took a Biological Age Test. Can We Afford to Live Longer?
My biological age turned out to be six years younger than my actual age. But the biggest lesson wasn’t the number. It was discovering why knowing what to do is…
These Family Policies Will Help Parents. But Will They Persuade More Couples to Have Children?
Singapore’s latest family measures reduce the financial and practical strain of raising children. Yet for some couples, the real barrier is not affordability, but whether parenthood fits the life they…
Before the First Lesson: How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Sports Class
Part of The Parent’s Playbook, a series helping parents make considered decisions about children’s sports, movement and active lifestyles. Imagine walking into your first yoga, dance or golf lesson as…
What If Your Child Doesn’t Like Sports? 10 Ways to Help Them Enjoy Being Active
Part of The Parent’s Playbook, a series helping parents make considered decisions about children’s sports, movement and active lifestyles. Many adults assume that children either “like sports” or “don’t like…
Should You Let Your Child Quit a Sport? A Parent’s Guide
Part of The Parent’s Playbook, a series helping parents make considered decisions about children’s sports, movement and active lifestyles. How to Know When to Encourage Perseverance—and When to Move On…
You Can’t Self-Care Your Way Out of a Burnout Culture
From Singapore to Malaysia, employees are being told to manage stress, set boundaries and look after their mental health. But what happens when the way work is organised makes those…
How Your SG Culture Pass Can Help Migrant Workers Experience Singapore This National Day
Still deciding how to use your SG Culture Pass credits? This National Day, a new initiative is giving Singaporeans an opportunity to enjoy local experiences while helping migrant workers explore…
Team Sports vs Individual Sports: Which Is Better for Your Child?
Part of The Parent’s Playbook, a series helping parents make considered decisions about children’s sports, movement and active lifestyles. “Should my child play a team sport or an individual sport?”…
If Singapore Wants More Babies, We Need to Stop Making Parenthood So Difficult
Singapore’s falling birth rate isn’t just about money. Here’s why parenthood in Singapore still feels harder than it needs to be — and what could change. Every time Singapore’s birth…
How to Help Your Child Find a Sport They Love (Without Breaking the Bank)
Part of The Parent’s Playbook, a series helping parents make considered decisions about children’s sports, movement and active lifestyles. Ask a room full of parents which sport their child should…
