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I Found Out My Son Started Taking Drugs in His Teens: Here’s What I Wished I’d Said To Him Earlier
Have you talked to your kids about the harmful effects of drugs? One mum in Singapore shares her experience of…
What I Wished My Parents Said When I Told Them I Was Gay: Real LGBTQ Coming Out Stories & Resources for Support
“Mum, there’s something I need to tell you…” How would you react if your child told you that they were gay,…
Olympian Swimmer Joscelin Yeo on Battling Depression Whilst Competing & Raising Four Kids
Four-time Olympian swimmer Joscelin Yeo talks about being an introvert, suffering from depression due to competition stress and why she…
Help! I Think My Kid Is Doing Something Risky or Illegal, What Should I Do?
How would you know if your child was doing anything risky (and illegal) that may cause them significant harm (like…
Why I Had Early Conversations About Puberty, Periods & Sex with My Kids
‘Being open and talking about puberty, periods, sex, and relationships with your child keeps the door open to discuss other…
Feeling Clapped Trying To Understand What Your Teens Are Saying? Gen Z Slang Terms Mamas Should Know
Psst! Do your teens sound like they’re speaking a foreign language? We spill the tea on all the new Gen…
Is it OK to be Best Friends With Your Child?
Should the relationship you have with your child be one of best friends and confidants or ‘enforcer’ of boundaries, discipline…
Dear Daughter, Here’s What I Want to Tell You About Your Right to Choose an Abortion
Did you know there are at least 24 countries in the world currently where a woman’s right to choose is…
Teen Curfews: How Late Are You Letting Your Teen Stay Out and Do They Have an Exit Plan?
Does your teen have a curfew when they go out at night? How late should you let them stay out,…
My Son Was Cyberbullied and Ostracised: Here’s What I Wish We Both Knew Before He Started Gaming
My son’s social scene centred around gaming online until he was cyberbullied As a mother I try to be fair,…