Family & Housing

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

The Reality of Singapore’s Underage Vaping Crisis

The Reality of Singapore’s Underage Vaping Crisis

Is there a viable solution to Singapore's growing underage vaping problem?

by Hykel Quek May 2, 2024

In Increasingly Cashless Singapore, Primary School Kids Can’t Count Cash

In Increasingly Cashless Singapore, Primary School Kids Can’t Count Cash

“It’s not uncommon for students to hand us their whole wallet and expect us to take out the money ourselves.”

by Rainer Cheung April 30, 2024

Navigating Food, Guilt and Hope This Eid

Navigating Food, Guilt and Hope This Eid

Reckoning with the privilege of sumptuous meals while others starve.

by Farah Wahidah April 10, 2024

The Auspicious Englishisation of Chinese Singaporean Names

The Auspicious Englishisation of Chinese Singaporean Names

Navigating Chinese Singaporean identity in a sea of Jaydens, Kaydens, and Braydens.

by Kimberly Lim April 3, 2024

The Suffocating Loneliness of Singaporeans in Sexless Marriages

The Suffocating Loneliness of Singaporeans in Sexless Marriages

The pains of being sexless in Singapore.

by Kimberly Lim March 15, 2024

Millennial Singaporean Parents Speak on Navigating Screen Time for Their Kids

Millennial Singaporean Parents Speak on Navigating Screen Time for Their Kids

"What the hell is 'skibidi toilet'?"

by Joel Teo February 25, 2024

Recent Articles

Coming Of Age

Geraldine Kang Captures the Spaces We Provide for Migrant Domestic Helpers

Geraldine Kang Captures the Spaces We Provide for Migrant Domestic Helpers

How do we perceive the humanity of those who keep our households running smoothly?

by Stephanie Lee

April 24, 2024

Districts

What We Stand To Lose When We Cannot Stand Void Deck Football

What We Stand To Lose When We Cannot Stand Void Deck Football

We won't lose community spirit (or what's left of it).

by Hykel Quek

February 26, 2024

Amongst Us

Every Day, I Learn to Love My Autistic Son Again

Every Day, I Learn to Love My Autistic Son Again

How do parents bear the weight of being a bridge for their autistic child to the outside world without collapsing?

by Andre Frois

February 23, 2024

Amongst Us

Beyond BTOs: What It Means To Be Aromantic in Singapore

Beyond BTOs: What It Means To Be Aromantic in Singapore

What is the Singaporean dream for those who can't feel romantic attraction?

by Eunice Sng

February 22, 2024

Coming Of Age

Middle-Class Girlfriend, 9% GST Boyfriend

Middle-Class Girlfriend, 9% GST Boyfriend

At least there's the annual love bombing.

by Ilyas Sholihyn & Kimberly Lim

February 14, 2024