Melissa Fann
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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…
How To Talk To Teens About Social Media: A Parent’s Guide To Healthier Digital Habits
Social media is an integral part of growing up today. From staying connected with friends to discovering new interests, platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube play a significant role in…
Can AI-Enabled Eldercare in Singapore Ease the Burden on the Sandwich Generation?
Somewhere between work deadlines, school schedules, medical appointments, and WhatsApp messages checking whether their parents have taken their medication, many Singaporeans are quietly becoming caregivers long before they fully realise…
How to Support a Tired Mum Without Asking Her What She Needs
It’s a question many people ask with good intentions. “What do you need?” On the surface, it sounds supportive. Open. Considerate. But for many mothers, especially those already managing a…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2026: Wellness Gifts Mum Will Actually Appreciate
Mother’s Day gifts often fall into two predictable categories: things that are practical but forgettable, or things that look thoughtful but don’t quite fit into everyday life. But if there’s…
Do Youth Sports Really Build Discipline in Kids?
Why More Singapore Parents Are Turning to Youth Sports In recent years, more parents in Singapore have been enrolling their children in structured sports programmes — not just as an…
Raising Confident Girls: How Honest Conversations About Bodies Start at Home
This International Women’s Day, I want to talk a little bit about something that touches all of us at home. Especially if you’re a mother with young children. We have…
12 Going On 13: Gateway Arts Uses Theatre to Build Emotional Resilience in Youths
A Theatre Experience That Sparks Conversations on Mental Wellness From 21 October to 14 November 2025, Gateway Arts brings back 12 Going On 13, an immersive school-touring theatre production designed…
From Controls to Conversations: Rethinking Digital Safety for Kids in Singapore
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On 10 October, World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that well-being isn’t only nurtured in clinics or classrooms. It is also forged in the digital spaces where our children now…
Talking to Children About Grief and Death: A Guide for Every Age
When a family experiences the death of a loved one, explaining the concept of loss to a child can feel overwhelming. How do we talk about something so final, so…
