Your ultimate guide to everything fabulous and fun in Singapore

Getting kids ready to tackle the big wide world is a very important job. That's why finding the right pre-school program for your little one is key. A school you really should consider is LEAP SchoolHouse, who cater for kids from 8 months to 6 years. We like the way LEAP approach learning, with their programs weaving between structured activities and learning experiences to ensure well-rounded development. Their core essence is laughter, engagement & active participation. LEAP focus on activities such as role-playing, singing, creative movement and reading to the children, allowing for young learners to always be actively engaged ...read more

Amazing teachers, international and multi-lingual, superb learning environment. Tick, tick, tick. Stamford American International School passes our tests with flying colours. With a goal of instilling an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and a sense of global awareness, along with building the necessary skills to prepare students for the challenges and changes which lay ahead, this school is one not to be overlooked. The best of American and International learning Stamford offers two rigorous programs of learning; the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program integrated with the most rigorous US state standards. Stamford students get the best of American and international education to ...read more

Pregnancy can be the longest nine months of your life. The ever-expanding ass, belly and boobs can be hard to accommodate, especially if you are already considered 'large' in local minute standards. (Yes, Singaporeans, you are officially tiny!) Here is your go to Singapore maternity survival list. And if you are not currently eating for two, save or send to your poor pregnant friends. Keep Cool. Dress right. Hit Gingersnaps who have great maternity elastic waisted tailored shorts and shift dresses in a range of greys and fluorescents. For long floaty cotton Sunny Girl dresses head to Shopping at Tiffany's ...read more

You know that pair of pre-children skinny jeans you've kept in the wardrobe for soooo many moons because you're "going to get back into them one day". And that cute little cocktail dress that used to be your favourite? Well it's time ... here's our top 5 tips to get back into your old shape. Bike Riding Riding a bike is the ultimate - it's ultra low impact on the body and great for burning hundreds of those pesky calories. Try cycling early morning along Old Upper Thomson Rd. Just mind the monkeys! Or if you're into spin classes, we're ...read more

It's the million dollar question. How to keep your stress levels down living in a vibrant city with a sometimes chaotic family life? Well here are our top 10 ideas to inject a bit of zen into your day. Find a Parallel World Escape for 24 hours and head over to Capella (pictured) for a city-escape. Guaranteed to feel like you're in whole other blissful world. Walk it Out The Henderson Walk takes about an hour end to end and winds though the jungle, with views of the city. A great way to restore the energy levels. Peace and Quiet ...read more

The tantrums, the tears, the frustration and the fears of those 'terrible twos' are approaching, or maybe they are already here, and there is nothing much you can do, you suspect, but brace yourself. If only your baby could tell you what's wrong, or what they want... but maybe they can... There has been a new trend to teach babies sign language before they can talk, so they can tell you what is going on without the tearful performance. Baby Signs is an international program that is taught here in Singapore by expat mother of 3, Tania Leger. Tania runs ...read more

Hot Seat Strollers. Prams. Buggies. Been there, pushed that. Move in a new direction by carrying them close to you, safely and comfortably. Its called wearing your baby. Get up to speed on the benefits of wearing your baby close to your heart. There'll also be a swag of stuff available for purchase at mates rates. You might even be able to get rid of that old motto "I think, therefore I pram" When: 14th May, 11am-midday. Tickets $5 Where: ParentLink Word Up They say Eskimos have hundreds of words to describe snow. You say that's nothing compared to the ...read more

Has your not-so-small-anymore turned into a fussy eater who refuses to gobble up greens (and reds and oranges)? Open wide for delish and delectable healthy eating solutions. Start young. A perfect first cookbook is Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner. Every kitchen needs one. Or there's Robyn Barker's Baby & Toddler Meals - A no-nonsense and practical guide to feeding your little ones. Get involved. Donna Hay has a fantastic cook-book designed for young chefs, Cool Kids Cook, with easy-on-the-eye illustrations and simple, step-by-step instructions. Puree Hell. Yep, we know how hard it is to get them ...read more

New to the game and or looking to upgrade from your current clunker? Prams, strollers, walkers, buggies, whatever you call them, your choice of chariot will affect your little one's safety, sleep-time, and your sanity! Here's our take on the four-wheel question. The Quinny - you've seen them round. Everywhere. Pretty good all-rounders. But our verdict? Too wide and too heavy. There's a problem when you need driving lessons to negotiate the supermarket aisles. Frequent traveller? We love the practical McLaren XLR model, easy to get up, down, in and out. But not so hot on the reclining options or ...read more

A birth workshop will be conducted in Singapore by Elena Tonetti, renowned director of the amazing birth film, Birth As We Know It, portraying water births in the Black Sea, unassisted births and even orgasmic births. (Yes you did read right). Elena Tonetti has been documenting amazing births for decades and conducting birth workshops designed to return to women the confidence in their ability to birth comfortably and easily. Elena's workshop focuses on limbic imprinting, the primitive part of the brain where the long term memory has stored our own birth experience. During gestation, birth and early childhood, the limbic ...read more

Bang, rattle and tap. Swish, stroke and tickle. Need some inspiration to get your baby into the groove? Check out the new Little Creations, a space for new mothers and babies to relax, meet and enjoy time together. These guys have just launched a one hour sensory programme, designed especially for pre-crawling babies from New-Born to 12 months. Class involves entirely fun series of activities including, song, dance, baby massage, stretches for mum, textures, sound, colour and lots of lovely music that everyone will be grooving along to! When: Every Monday 9.30am and 10.45am Where: Little Creations, Robertson Walk (River ...read more