75 YEARS ON

Next month marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the surrender of Japan in Singapore. Writer and historian LIZ COWARD looks at the events that unfolded in August and September 1945.

Beauty News

Hydrate & Rejuvenate

A Sense of Permanence

A splash of colour and family photos are the key to turning this rental house into a family home.

Supporting Small

Sasha’s Farms is a new concept that shines the spotlight on small and independent farms and businesses. Here’s why you should check out this cool initiative.

Fabric That Fits

Whether you’re on the market for a new sofa, or looking to reupholster, we help break down the fibre and match the right fabric to your needs.

Online Fun For Kids

Need to entertain the kids during the school break? There are loads of free educational resources online, from ebooks and singalongs to colouring pages and games. Here are 20 to get you started!

On The Trail Of Kenya's Samburu

An African trek proves an eye-opener for Christine Amour-Levar, not just for the landscapes, but for the chance to join the fight against everything from poverty and poaching, to climate change and gender imbalance in the region.

How Do We Deal With A Major Life Disruption And A “New Normal”?

How do we deal with a major life disruption and a “new normal”?

[Holiday Snapshots] Winter Getaways!

It’s a great time to go through old photos of past trips, whether you just want to reminisce or you’re keen to plan afresh. Last month, we checked out some ideal spots for a beach getaway. Now, we’re highlighting a few favourite cold-weather locations. Read on for some great ideas from our readers and staff for a cool (literally!) post-coronavirus getaway.

Being A Head Teacher

How one school and its leaders and teachers responded to a global crisis.

Teeth Tell It All!

Think problems with your teeth are limited to your mouth? Think again. Here are five ways your oral health can be directly linked to your overall wellbeing (some might surprise you!) – and how a visit to the dentist can help.

Makeup Maven

After spending 18 years in the technology industry, New Zealand-born mother-of-two NMITA DOAK took a big career switch with the launch of her makeup brand in March. Since then, Amplio Beauty has been making waves for its cruelty-, glutenand paraben-free cosmetics that are suitable for sensitive skin. We chat with the affable founder and director to find out more.

Home Services Companies In Singapore

Need an extra hand or something fixed at your place? From cleaning and air-con services to plumbing and tech support, here are some reliable home services companies you can call.

Managing Stress In Kids

A look at how stress can impact children’s health and behaviour, and what you need to know about managing the issue.

Australian International School

We’ve been living in Singapore for six years and our daughters Zara and Phoebe are currently attending AIS. Xavier completed the IBDP last year and is due to start at Imperial College, London, while Stirling completed Years 4 to 8 and is now attending boarding school in Melbourne.

How To Help Singapore's Migrant Workers

Want to know how to help Singapore’s migrant workers through the COVID-19 crisis?

Faith In Your Home!

Having moved here fairly recently with her husband and two children, interior designer FAITH TOWN is intent on making the family house feel like home.

Dover Court International School

All three children have been attending Dover Court International School since August 2015. We heard about the school soon after our arrival in Singapore, from friends whose children attended.

Facial Fix

Need a good facial? Pamper yourself at The Face Place, a private beauty loft with amazing Clarke Quay views. Each facial is personalised right from the start and uses top-notch skincare products that feature potent ingredients such as vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol and hyaluronic acid. Our top pick is the Ritual Face Spa ($280), which includes a signature facial shiatsu massage, microcurrent therapy and cryo facial treatment. This facial exfoliates, cleanses and tones your face, neck and shoulders, so you’ll walk out feeling and looking fresher and brighter. The Central, Clarke Quay, 8 Eu Tong Sen Street. 8233 1723 | thefaceplacesg.com

Eating Healthy At Home

Whether you’re still confined at home or not, here’s how you can adjust your diet to stay healthy and boost your immunity during this uncertain time.

Be Skin Cancer Savvy!

Expert tips on sun safety, self-checks and other ways to protect yourself against melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.

The Waldorf Steiner School

Sebastien loves to tell us about his lessons and bamboozle us with Chinese and German words and phrases!

Overseas Family School

When we moved from Japan, we had trouble finding schools that would allow Keertana to start in Grade 1 as she moved in the middle of her academic year. In Japan, she went to a school with a Waldorf learning system, which didn’t place focus on literary skills in kindergarten.

NEED SOME UNI ADVICE? - Janie Richardson School Search and Placement

Despite growing international opportunities for further education, universities in the UK have a reputation that continues to attract families from around the world, and numbers of international student applications continue to rise.

GESS

Both children have been attending GESS since we relocated to Singapore in August 2019. When we learned that we would be moving here, we looked at options online and GESS popped up.

International French School

All three kids attend IFS; they’ve been there for five years. When we arrived in Singapore, we had about six months before we needed to choose a school. We have a connection with France (we have a holiday home there) so almost naturally we visited the school. We felt that it would be a great stage in our children’s lives to place them in a non-English speaking system to learn a new language, given that we frequently visit France, even from Singapore.

Dulwich College (Singapore)

When we decided to change schools, a friend suggested that we consider Dulwich College (Singapore) as the academic programme is very rigorous (one of the things we were looking for).

GEMS World Academy (Singapore)

We’ve lived in Singapore twice, for ten years in total, and also in New York, London, Hong Kong and Tokyo. We are a third culture family, with mum from Barcelona and dad from Zaragoza. Both of our kids have been at GEMS World Academy (Singapore) since 2017.

Canadian International School

As a family, we enjoy being part of the CIS community

Modern Mama

When TIFFANY OKUMU launched Raph&Remy, it was just three weeks before her second son was due. She even packed and delivered a customer’s order on the way to hospital, after her waters broke! That’s how passionate the Australian mum-of-two is about her business here in Singapore, which offers safe, sustainable and stylish baby essentials that she designs herself. We spoke to Tiffany for the inside scoop.