Family & Housing

Stories that dive into the complexities of modern family life, parenting, homeownership, and the evolving nature of kinship.

The Impersonation Scam That Almost Cost My Mum Her Life Savings

The Impersonation Scam That Almost Cost My Mum Her Life Savings

What chance do our less tech-savvy parents have?

by Andre Frois December 16, 2024

The Search For Authenticity in Singapore’s New Wave of Home-Based Businesses

The Search For Authenticity in Singapore’s New Wave of Home-Based Businesses

No place like home-based businesses.

by Kimberly Lim November 29, 2024

On Secondhand Smoke: Do We Need New Laws To Be Good Neighbours to Each Other?

On Secondhand Smoke: Do We Need New Laws To Be Good Neighbours to Each Other?

Bag Down Benny? Maybe what we really need is a No Smoking Nelson.

by Kimberly Lim November 20, 2024

Studying in Your 40s As DINKs Is Still Hard Work

Studying in Your 40s As DINKs Is Still Hard Work

Never too late.

by Daniel Peters November 14, 2024

Why Elderly Parents ‘Die Die’ Won’t See the Doctor

Why Elderly Parents ‘Die Die’ Won’t See the Doctor

People just don't like being treated like small kids.

by Andre Frois October 18, 2024

A Divorce Coach’s Guide to Getting Divorced Well in Singapore

A Divorce Coach’s Guide to Getting Divorced Well in Singapore

Till death (and divorce) do us part.

by Kimberly Lim October 17, 2024

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

Are Bomb Shelters Fit for Domestic Helpers to Call Home?

Are Bomb Shelters Fit for Domestic Helpers to Call Home?

What does it say about Singapore when the real estate industry rebrands bomb shelters and utility rooms as 'maid rooms'?

by RICE

December 12, 2024

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A Cyber Wellness Expert’s Thoughts on Online Bullying

A Cyber Wellness Expert’s Thoughts on Online Bullying

Cyberbullying counts as one of the many crises facing Singapore’s youth today, yet its definition remains elusive.

by RICE

October 28, 2024

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The Power of Empathy

The Power of Empathy

What do we really need in our toughest times?

by RICE

September 12, 2024

Singapore, Unfiltered

Why Singaporean Students Will Be Better Creators With Fewer Exams and Smaller Classes

Why Singaporean Students Will Be Better Creators With Fewer Exams and Smaller Classes

They all just need a bit of room, in every sense, to do their best work.

by Neil Humphreys

September 10, 2024

Family & Housing

Coming Of Age

Singaporeans Share What Their Parents Do Instead of Saying ‘I Love You’

Singaporeans Share What Their Parents Do Instead of Saying ‘I Love You’

Everything except words of affirmation.

by Andre Frois

September 8, 2024