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Before the First Lesson: How to Prepare Your Child for Their First Sports Class

Melissa Fann
20/08/2026

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…

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14 minute read

What If Your Child Doesn’t Like Sports? 10 Ways to Help Them Enjoy Being Active

Melissa Fann
19/08/2026

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…

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16 minute read

Should You Let Your Child Quit a Sport? A Parent’s Guide

Melissa Fann
18/08/2026

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…

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22 minute read

Team Sports vs Individual Sports: Which Is Better for Your Child?

Melissa Fann
28/07/2026

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?”…

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7 minute read

How to Help Your Child Find a Sport They Love (Without Breaking the Bank)

Melissa Fann
23/07/2026

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…

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14 minute read

Free Indoor Activities in Singapore for Families (2026 Guide)

Melissa Fann
22/07/2026

Singapore has no shortage of indoor attractions for children, but finding ones that are genuinely free can be surprisingly difficult. Many “free” places still expect you to buy an attraction…

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6 minute read

What Training to Be a Professional Dancer Really Looks Like Today (And What Parents Often Get Wrong)

Melissa Fann
17/05/2026

Beyond the Glamour: What People Assume Dance Training Looks Like For many parents, dance still sits in a strange category. It is often viewed as enriching but temporary — something…

I’m Proud of You: ChampsFest 2026

MindChamps’ “I’m Proud of You: ChampsFest 2026” Returns With Family Activities, Learning Challenges and Live Performances MindChamps’ annual “I’m Proud of You” movement is returning with ChampsFest 2026, a family-focused…

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Spotting the Warning Signs in a Child Who Exhibits Animal Cruelty

Melissa Fann
06/01/2023

As many people have expressed their horror recently at the news of a young boy who allegedly threw a black cat off the 22nd-storey HDB flat, it is important for parents and…

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5 Tips On Raising Holistically Well-Rounded Children

Guest Contributor
24/12/2022

Contributed by Stephanie Lee Lynn, Director of Jus Students. With the results from the end year school exams, some parents might be conflicted when it comes to handling their child’s…